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Unit: End of Empire and Cold War

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Following World War II, two nations rose to global prominence: the United States and the Soviet Union. As empires decolonized, these two superpowers - with opposing ideologies and frosty relations - vied to shape policy. Explore how this influenced events and social movements of the mid-to-late 20th century.

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