Question

Compare and contrast the impact that colonialism and the Cold War had on the political map. Why was the Cold War that much more impactful on the political map than colonialism?

Answer 1

The Cold War was an important influence on almost all aspects of American society. Cultural antagonism between the United States and Soviet Union had both positive and negative repercussions. Mutual fear between the two countries led to political confrontations; some of which nearly led to world war.