unit 8

Post-War Period

The period following World War II marked by significant geopolitical changes and the emergence of superpowers.

Cold War

A period of tension between the U.S. and the USSR without direct military conflict.

Berlin Airlift

A key event (1948-1949) during the Cold War where the U.S. supplied West Berlin amid a Soviet blockade.

Cuban Missile Crisis

A significant Cold War crisis in 1962 involving the Soviet Union's deployment of missiles in Cuba, close to the U.S.

Korean War

Conflict (1950-1953) between North Korea (supported by China and the USSR) and South Korea (supported by the U.S.).

Vietnam War

A prolonged conflict from 1955 to 1975 involving North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with U.S. intervention.

Decolonization

The process where countries in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean gained independence from European colonial powers post-WWII.

India independence

India gained independence from British rule in 1947.

African independence movements

A wave of movements during the 1950s-1970s leading to various African nations gaining independence.

Globalization

Increased worldwide interconnectedness, largely driven by technological advancements.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

An international organization established to promote global economic cooperation and financial stability.

Civil Rights Movement

A social movement in the U.S. during the 1950s-1960s advocating for the rights of African Americans.

Feminist movements

Movements advocating for women's rights and gender equality in various global contexts.

Environmental movements

Social movements responding to environmental challenges resulting from industrialization.

Post-WWII transformations

Profound political, social, and economic changes that laid the groundwork for contemporary global issues.