N5 History revision topics - The Cold War

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N5 History – key revision topics
The Cold War
Causes of the Cold War
Causes of war Explain reasons the Cold War started
Describe the role of NATO/Warsaw Pact
Flashpoints
Hungary Explain why Hungarian Revolution took place
Describe events during and after the revolution
Cuba Explain why the Cuban Missile Crisis started
Describe key events during the Crisis, including its end
Berlin Describe tensions in Berlin
Explain why the Berlin Wall was built
Vietnam War
Vietnam War Explain why the USA was involved Vietnam
Explain why the USA struggled to win in Vietnam
Describe tactics used by the Vietcong/USA
Explain why some people in the USA opposed the war
Changing relations, 1968-1989
Détente Describe examples of detente
Explain why the USA and USSR sought détente
USSR changes Describe changes in the USSR in the 1980s
Explain why the USSR changed in the 1980s