The Cold War: A Legacy of Tensions
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1. Introduction
Briefly define the Cold War and its timeframe (1947-
1991)
. Highlight the key players: The United States
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(democracy, capitalism) vs. The Soviet Union
(communism)
Thesis statement: The Cold War, a period of ideological
and political rivalry between the US and USSR, was
fueled by wartime tensions, conflicting ideologies, and
the struggle for global influence.