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Topic 12 - The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)

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In this unit

12 lessons

  1. Topic 1 - Society and economy (750–1400)Open lesson
  2. Topic 2 - Causes and effects of wars (750–1500)Open lesson
  3. Topic 3 - Dynasties and rulers (750–1500)Open lesson
  4. Topic 4 - Societies in transition (1400–1700)Open lesson
  5. Topic 5 - Early Modern states (1450–1789)Open lesson
  6. Topic 6 - Causes and effects of Early Modern wars (1500–1750)Open lesson
  7. Topic 7 - Origins, development and impact of industrialization (1750–2005)Open lesson
  8. Topic 8 - Independence movements (1800–2000)Open lesson
  9. Topic 9 - Emergence and development of democratic states (1848–2000)Open lesson
  10. Topic 10 - Authoritarian states (20th century)Open lesson
  11. Topic 11 - Causes and effects of 20th century warsOpen lesson
  12. Topic 12 - The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)This lesson

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