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At the end of World War II, a rivalry began between the United States and the Soviet Union called the Cold War. Learn more about the Cold War through these resources.

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Not sure what the Cold War was about? These overviews should help explain the basics of this long rivalry.

Quizzes
Test your knowledge with these challenging Cold War quizzes.

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