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The Second Cold War: the reasons for renewed hostilities and developments, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; new personalities, including Reagan, Thatcher and Pope John Paul II; the crushing of Solidarity in Poland; the shooting down of KAL 007.
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The Brezhnev era, 1972–1985 (A-level only)
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The Second Cold War: the reasons for renewed hostilities and developments, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; new personalities, including Reagan, Thatcher and Pope John Paul II; the crushing of Solidarity in Poland; the shooting down of KAL 007
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What was a significant consequence of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?
Direct answer
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 marked a significant escalation in Cold War tensions, often seen as the catalyst for the Second Cold War.
Key terms
- Second Cold War: A period of renewed tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the late 1970s and 1980s, characterized by military buildups and proxy wars.
- Solidarity: A Polish trade union and social movement founded in 1980, which played a key role in opposing communist rule in Poland.
Common trap
Overgeneralizing the Cold War: Focus on specific events and their impacts, such as the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan or the rise of Solidarity, to illustrate the evolving nature of Cold War tensions.
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