History A-Level
Cold War and Foreign Policy
What Cold War and Foreign Policy means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cold War and Foreign Policy
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Reference: AQA
The USA's position as a Superpower was undermined by the Iran Hostage Crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, making the Carter administration appear weak.
Topics that use Cold War and Foreign Policy
- 2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980 – The USA after Nixon, 1974–1980 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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