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what were the factors responsible for the end of the cold war.
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Explanation:
1.America's Economy Grew Much Stronger than the Soviet's
As the Cold War progressed, the capitalist system of America and the West dramatically out-performed the "central planning" of the communist economies.
The US could develop and afford superior military technology and deploy those weapons and well-trained soldiers at strategic locations around the world. Meantime, the Soviet Union -- whose communist economic system didn't work -- was falling farther and farther behind. The Soviet side could produce neither cutting-edge weapons nor consumer goods.
2. The Disastrous Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Another significant factor in the end of the Cold War was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. The Soviet Union would pay a growing cost in lives and money over the next decade. America supported the Afghan resistance, often called "Mujahideen," or freedom fighters.
Because of the damage to the Soviet Union's reputation and resources, Afghanistan has been called the "Soviet Union's Vietnam"
3. "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down this Wall!”
In June 1987, President Ronald Reagan visited Berlin and issued a challenge to the Soviet Union. “General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
By 1989 It Was Clear the Soviet Union Was Close to the End
East Germans began demonstrating . When the communists tried to keep some control by relaxing restrictions, the demonstrations grew even larger . In the past, East German authorities would have responded by shooting. But now, they gave up. East and West Germany were soon unified, becoming one country again.
After the wall fell, the Soviet Union itself followed soon after.
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There are 3 major causes or factors of Cold War.
- The Tensions between superpower countries: The superpower countries like the US and Soviet Union had war tensions since the end of World War II, 1945.
- The year 1945 witnessed the death of Hitler and bombing of Japan. The allied countries separated after these two incidents.
- Nuclear Arm Race: It was clear to the world that after bombing Japan, the US is the most powerful nation to be defeated.
- Soviet Union had no access to nuclear weapons and since then both nations are constantly on the race to develop weapons.
- Capitalism vs Communism: The US followed capitalism that focuses on democracy which is based on the principle of individualism.
- The Soviet Union followed communism that focuses on socialism.