The Post-War World (Timeline) by Blair Namnoum https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2 SOI - The post-1945 era was defined by innovative and challenging interactions between superpowers seeking to express their systems and values. en-us 2023-09-06 14:20:18 UTC 2023-09-08 09:27:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Arms Race 1949-1991 Camila_Pinheiro https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2688375074  The nuclear weapons race during the Cold War was a key factor in shaping the political, military and social landscape of the world during the latter half of the twentieth century. The arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union was characterized by the pursuit of increasingly advanced and destructive weapons, each side seeking to gain an advantage in the event of a potential conflict. This race was driven by a combination of strategic concerns, ideological motivations, and domestic political pressures.
At the heart of the arms race was the development of nuclear weapons technology, which represented a paradigm shift in the nature of warfare. The development of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and other long-range delivery systems enabled each side to threaten the other with catastrophic destruction from afar, further escalating tensions.
In the United States, the perceived threat of Soviet aggression led to a domestic climate that favored the pursuit of military strength. This was embodied by the concept of "massive retaliation," which called for the use of nuclear weapons in response to any attack, no matter how small. Likewise, the Soviet Union's own ideology emphasized the importance of military defense and the pursuit of socialism, driving a similar focus on weapons development.

- Camila
]]> 2023-09-07 08:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2688375074 Space race 1955-1975 pulvertoni408 https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2688375320 In order to demonstrate their technical dominance and control over space exploration, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a head-to-head rivalry known as the "space race" during the Cold War. Both nations sought to establish their dominance throughout the Cold War in many spheres, including space exploration.
1955-1975
Thus, from 1955 through 1975, the two superpowers engaged in rivalry by launching their respective satellites, staffed spaceships, and crewed trips to the Moon.
A race between the two nations began when the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik 1 satellite first in 1957.
1958-1975
In response, the US launched Explorer 1, its first satellite, in 1958. By sending Yuri Gagarin into space as the first man in 1961, the Soviet Union maintained its advantage. 
With the Apollo 11 mission, the United States finally caught up and sent a man to the moon in 1969.
Spending on space programs increased significantly as a result of the space race, which was sparked by the competition between the Soviet Union and the United States. Due to this expenditure, both sides' spacecraft failed frequently, resulting in significant financial loss. Due to the failure or technical challenges of several space missions, the space also become incredibly dangerous for astronauts.
In the end, the space race produced several important breakthroughs and substantial advances in space exploration that are still used today.
-Antonia

https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/space-race-timeline

]]> 2023-09-07 08:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2688375320 Berlin Wall https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690326936 For many years the Berlin Wall separated east Germany from west Germany,The government of the(gdr) also known as east Germany decided to build the wall  in 1961. It was a Symbol of the Cold War and it’s purpose was to prevent East Germans escaping to the west. The wall was 155 kilometres in length and 4 meters of height this made it difficult for people to escape from east to west. Their were also thousands of guards patrolling the wall day and night.The Bering wall fell in 1989 after peaceful protests.]]> 2023-09-08 08:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690326936 The Yalta conference (1945) https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690329070 The Yalta conference took place on February 4th to February 11th 1945 . The meeting was held between the Allies during the Second World War   The aim of the conference was to decide how Europe will be divided after the world, and what recognition Germany will be receiving after the end of the war which they assumed will be ending soon. The conference caused tension between the opposing parties, because of their different opinions. Most parties left the meeting unsatisfied.



Sources : history crunch, Britannica ]]> 2023-09-08 08:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690329070 Vietnam War 1955-1975 https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690331178
The Vietnam War started in 1955 and ended in 1975, the Vietnam war was a long war between the north and the south of Vietnam. The north of Vietnam was trying to reunite with the south and become s communist country. But in 1965 the US joined the war as they where afraid that communism would spread to South Vietnam and then the rest of Asia. There is not 1 real winner of the war but the south and west did combine in 1976 under a communist banner.
]]> 2023-09-08 08:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690331178 Cuban Missile Crisis 1962 https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690334176 A significant turning point in both American and Soviet history was the Cuban missile crisis. The Soviet Union stationed nuclear weapons in Cuba in 1962, endangering US national security in the eyes of the United States. As a result of President Kennedy's response, a naval blockade was imposed, which resulted in a tense 13-day standoff. The crisis exposed the precarious balance of power during the Cold War and illustrated the value of international relations and communication. The crisis nearly brought the world to an end, but negotiations between the US and the Soviet Union resulted in the removal of the missiles in exchange for a US promise not to invade Cuba. The crisis had a significant impact on global politics and international relations, only being resolved due to diplomacy and the fear of nuclear war.]]> 2023-09-08 08:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690334176 Cuban missle crisses JustinObbohv56 https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690335823  The Cuban missile war was on the October 1962. It was a direct and dangerous war between the United states and the Soviet Union. They started the war because of a nuclear conflict. The war was unique in a number of ways. It was characterised be the fact that it was played out at the White House and the Kremlin level. ]]> 2023-09-08 08:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690335823 The conflict in Guatemala 1954-1996 merisasahara https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690338042 The conflict in Guatemala - 3rd world countries were significantly impacted by the Cold War as well. Conflicts frequently broke out in the Third World as a result of American and Soviet efforts to influence the regions. The US strove to eradicate any possibility of communism in South America during this trying time, often at the sacrifice of human rights and social advantages. This confrontation, which resulted in proxy wars and political unrest, caught countries like Guatemala in the midst. Shortly after WW2, Juan José Arévalo, the democratically elected president of Guatemala, was overthrown by a CIA coup.
 The US perceived a communist danger in his progressive activities, such as the organization of workers, unprecedented freedom of action, actual pay increases, and the enactment of labor laws. The brutal regime that came after is notorious for its common practice of torture and genocide, which were all supported by the West.


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Korea Conflict (1950–1953) Conflict resulting from the division of Korea, at latitude 38° N, into North Korea and South Korea following World War II. At the end of World War II, Japanese forces north of that line were recognized as a surrender by Soviet forces, while Japanese forces south of that line were accepted by American forces. The negotiations to reunite the two halves, with the southern half supported by the United States and the northern half a client state of the Soviet Union, failed. Harry Truman, the president of the United States, dispatched soldiers to help South Korea after North Korea attacked that country in 1950. Without the Soviet representative present, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution urging all UN members to help stop the North Koreans.]]> 2023-09-08 08:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690339670 Non Aligned Movement https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690340302 Non aligned movemet is an international organisation, who is willing to represent the interests and urge of developing countries. Non alligned movement had 120 member states in the early 21 century.

Source: Britannica
-Mohammed, Ashlesha, Gabriel]]> 2023-09-08 08:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690340302 Strategic Arms Limitation Talks 1969-1979 juliaisaiu https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690341275 (left: jimmy carter, right: leonid brezhnev)
A series of negotiations between the US and Soviet Union to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons. It helped reduce the risk of nuclear conflict and promoted cooperation between the superpowers of the Cold War.]]> 2023-09-08 08:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/blairnamnoum/c3t5r4z3c960yeu2/wish/2690341275