Origins of the Cold War

In this tutorial video from Khan Academy, you'll learn about the origins of the Cold War. This unusual conflict pitted the United States (and its Western democratic allies) against the Soviet Union (and its communist satellite states). Although these nations never went to war directly, their rivalry would shape the world for decades!
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/postwarera/postwar-era/v/origins-of-the-cold-war

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 12 Minute(s)
Keywords: Cold War, USSR, Soviet Union, United States, communism, arms race, Joseph Stalin, Harry Truman, proxy war, NATO, appeasement, isolationism, Eastern bloc, NATO, U.S. History, grade 11, tutorial
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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