Extension of the Cold War to Asia
Explore how the Cold War spread beyond Europe, focusing on the Chinese Communist Revolution and the shifting US policies in Asia. Students will assess the globalization of the conflict.
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Explore how the Cold War spread beyond Europe, focusing on the Chinese Communist Revolution and the shifting US policies in Asia. Students will assess the globalization of the conflict.
Key Questions
- How did the establishment of the PRC alter the balance of power in Asia?
- Why did the USA shift its foreign policy focus towards Asia in the late 1940s?
- What role did decolonisation play in the extension of the Cold War?
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