Cold War Olympics by William Bushey https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2 en-us 2022-04-06 15:32:45 UTC 2022-04-06 15:59:13 UTC hello@padlet.com What was the competition about in the cold war? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132883791 The competition was about the Soviet Union and the US going against each other to see who was better. The games were a lot more serious and important during the cold war.]]> 2022-04-06 15:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132883791 What is a boycott? How did this play a role in the 1980 and 1984 olympics? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132890741 A boycott is refusing to do something to protest. The 1980 olympics were in Moscow, and a lot of countries boycotted it because of the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. In 1984, the Soviet Union boycotted the Olympics held in the US.]]> 2022-04-06 15:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132890741 Why was the Miracle on Ice competition so significant to the battle of the Cold War? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132895310 It was so significant because the Soviet Union was very good, and the US beating them was unlikely, but they did it. It took the Soviet Union's pride and gave it to the US.]]> 2022-04-06 15:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132895310 Which nation was more dominant in the Cold War era Olympics? What sports were they the most dominant in? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132903200 The Soviet Union was dominant, especially in hockey during the era. They won gold medals in 1964, 1968, 1972, and 1976.]]> 2022-04-06 15:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132903200 How were the Olympics a symbol of Cold War competition? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132906582 It was a competition to see which country was better, which is pretty much what the cold war was.]]> 2022-04-06 15:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132906582 In your opinion, what Olympics showed that the Cold War was over? How? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132911651 The 1992 Olympics because there were no boycotts or anything, and over 9,300 athletes from 169 countries participated. They were one of the most successful modern day olympics.]]> 2022-04-06 15:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132911651 What are 3 ways the Olympics created a competition between the US and USSR? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132922271 One way is the athletes competing against each other, to see who was better. They wanted to know which country was superior. Another way was to see which country would get the most medals. The more medals you have, the more you would prove that you were the better nation. A third way is they competed to see who was better and more athletically gifted. Both countries wanted their athletes to be better because it was a way to show which country was better. ]]> 2022-04-06 15:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132922271 What 3 comparisons could be made in the Cold War Olympics to present day Olympics? 25busheyw https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132928510 One comparison is the US refused to send its officials to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Similar to the boycott in 1980, where the US refused to send officials or athletes. Another comparison is how the USA and Russia still have a little bit of a rivalry in many sports, especially hockey. They are a bit less hateful towards each other, but there is still a little. The difference is the games are a lot less serious. It isn’t close to as big of a deal, because the countries aren’t at odds.]]> 2022-04-06 15:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/25busheyw/rusvgeg0cdccwud2/wish/2132928510