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Cold War rivalries: the extension of the arms race including ICBMs; the space race; sputnik and space flight; the Berlin Crisis and the U2 affair; the significance and impact of the Berlin Wall.
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The Global War, 1955–1963
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Cold War rivalries: the extension of the arms race including ICBMs; the space race; sputnik and space flight; the Berlin Crisis and the U2 affair; the significance and impact of the Berlin Wall
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What was the primary purpose of the U-2 spy plane missions during the Cold War?
Direct answer
The primary purpose of the U-2 spy plane missions was to conduct reconnaissance on Soviet nuclear capabilities.
Key terms
- U-2 Incident: The 1960 shooting down of a U-2 spy plane over Soviet airspace, leading to a major diplomatic crisis between the USA and USSR.
- Berlin Wall: A barrier erected in 1961 that divided East and West Berlin, symbolizing the ideological divide of the Cold War.
Common trap
Confusing the Space Race with the Arms Race: Clarify that while both races were part of the Cold War, the space race focused on technological achievements in space exploration, while the arms race centered on the development of nuclear weapons.
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