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USSR or USA?
With the defeat of fascism and militarism
at the end
of World War II, the world was immediately thrust into the
Atomic Age and what became known as The Cold War between
the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). Each
of World War II, the world was immediately thrust into the
Atomic Age and what became known as The Cold War between
the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). Each
superpower
quickly built up its nuclear weapons arsenal
and developed the ability to put nuclear warheads on rockets
and cruise missiles. The world was on the brink of nuclear war.
In the upcoming debate, you will be expected to defend one of the
above positions in regards to the role the country played in
creating the Cold War.
and developed the ability to put nuclear warheads on rockets
and cruise missiles. The world was on the brink of nuclear war.
In the upcoming debate, you will be expected to defend one of the
above positions in regards to the role the country played in
creating the Cold War.
Question: Who was more responsible for the Cold War?
Historical Background:
Opening Statement:
Position #1:
Position #2:
Position #3:
Position #4:
Position #5:
Deference to the opposing side:
Closing Statement:
Note: Prepare for the debate as
usual, but hand in
research from at least three separate resources.
research from at least three separate resources.
