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Britain & the wider world: 1745 -1901
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Rafi @raf1
The Cold War wasn't fought with traditional battles, but through a series of tense confrontations and competitions between... Show more
The Berlin Crisis of June 1948 marked the first major showdown of the Cold War. Stalin felt threatened by the Western allies combining their German zones into "Trizonia," so he decided to cut off all road and rail access to Berlin, along with the power supply.
The Berlin Blockade that followed was incredibly serious - 2.5 million people in West Berlin were trapped without food, water, or medical supplies. Rather than risk military conflict, the West launched the Berlin Airlift on 26th June 1948. At its peak, planes were landing every three minutes, delivering 4,000 tonnes of supplies daily! Stalin finally ended the blockade on 12th May 1949.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Revolution transformed global politics when Mao established the People's Republic of China in October 1949. The USSR quickly signed a friendship treaty, lending China $300 million (though 95% had to be repaid with high interest). This meant communism now controlled the world's most populous country.
Quick Tip Remember that the Berlin Airlift showed how creative solutions could defuse dangerous situations without violence.
The Cold War also played out through proxy conflicts like the Korean War and Vietnam War, where superpowers supported opposite sides rather than fighting directly.
The Arms Race turned deadly serious when both superpowers raced to build nuclear weapons. The timeline moved frighteningly fast USSR tested its first atomic bomb in 1949, then both sides developed hydrogen bombs by 1953. By 1957, both had intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of hitting each other's homeland.
The Space Race captured the world's imagination and showed how competition could drive incredible scientific progress. The USSR shocked everyone by launching Sputnik 1 in 1957, followed by sending Laika the dog into space. They continued their winning streak by putting Yuri Gagarin into orbit in 1961.
America fought back brilliantly. President Kennedy boldly promised to land Americans on the moon by 1970, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin achieved this amazing goal in 1969. This victory helped restore American confidence during the Cold War.
Key Point The Space Race shows how rivalry can actually benefit humanity through technological breakthroughs we still use today.
By 1963, leader Khrushchev introduced "Peaceful Coexistence" - the idea that both superpowers could compete economically and politically without nuclear war. However, tensions remained high, symbolised by the Berlin Wall built in 1961 to stop East Germans escaping to the West.
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Explore the key events and consequences of the Berlin Crisis (1948-1949) in this concise summary. Understand the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, and the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. This resource is essential for AQA GCSE History students studying the early Cold War and post-WWII Germany.
HistoryExplore a comprehensive timeline of key events and leaders during the Cold War, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the rise of Mikhail Gorbachev. This annotated organizer highlights significant moments and shifts in superpower relations, providing essential insights for students studying Cold War history.
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HistoryExplore the key events and policies that shaped the Cold War, including the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences, the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, the formation of NATO, and the Arms Race. This comprehensive summary highlights the ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, the Truman Doctrine, and the impact of superpower relations on post-war Europe. Ideal for GCSE students seeking to understand the complexities of the Cold War era.
HistoryExplore the key events and concepts of the Cold War, including the Truman Doctrine, NATO, the Warsaw Pact, the Arms Race, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. This summary provides insights into superpower relations, the division of Germany, and the impact of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, including the invasion of Hungary and the Berlin Wall's significance. Ideal for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of Cold War dynamics.
HistoryExplore the pivotal events and key concepts of the Cold War, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the formation of NATO, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. This summary provides insights into superpower relations, the arms race, and the impact of détente on global politics. Ideal for GCSE History students preparing for exams.
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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The Berlin Crisis of June 1948 marked the first major showdown of the Cold War. Stalin felt threatened by the Western allies combining their German zones into "Trizonia," so he decided to cut off all road and rail access to Berlin, along with the power supply.
The Berlin Blockade that followed was incredibly serious - 2.5 million people in West Berlin were trapped without food, water, or medical supplies. Rather than risk military conflict, the West launched the Berlin Airlift on 26th June 1948. At its peak, planes were landing every three minutes, delivering 4,000 tonnes of supplies daily! Stalin finally ended the blockade on 12th May 1949.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Revolution transformed global politics when Mao established the People's Republic of China in October 1949. The USSR quickly signed a friendship treaty, lending China $300 million (though 95% had to be repaid with high interest). This meant communism now controlled the world's most populous country.
Quick Tip: Remember that the Berlin Airlift showed how creative solutions could defuse dangerous situations without violence.
The Cold War also played out through proxy conflicts like the Korean War and Vietnam War, where superpowers supported opposite sides rather than fighting directly.
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The Arms Race turned deadly serious when both superpowers raced to build nuclear weapons. The timeline moved frighteningly fast: USSR tested its first atomic bomb in 1949, then both sides developed hydrogen bombs by 1953. By 1957, both had intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of hitting each other's homeland.
The Space Race captured the world's imagination and showed how competition could drive incredible scientific progress. The USSR shocked everyone by launching Sputnik 1 in 1957, followed by sending Laika the dog into space. They continued their winning streak by putting Yuri Gagarin into orbit in 1961.
America fought back brilliantly. President Kennedy boldly promised to land Americans on the moon by 1970, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin achieved this amazing goal in 1969. This victory helped restore American confidence during the Cold War.
Key Point: The Space Race shows how rivalry can actually benefit humanity through technological breakthroughs we still use today.
By 1963, leader Khrushchev introduced "Peaceful Coexistence" - the idea that both superpowers could compete economically and politically without nuclear war. However, tensions remained high, symbolised by the Berlin Wall built in 1961 to stop East Germans escaping to the West.
Our AI Companion is a student-focused AI tool that offers more than just answers. Built on millions of Knowunity resources, it provides relevant information, personalised study plans, quizzes, and content directly in the chat, adapting to your individual learning journey.
You can download the app from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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Explore the key events and consequences of the Berlin Crisis (1948-1949) in this concise summary. Understand the Berlin Blockade, the Berlin Airlift, and the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact. This resource is essential for AQA GCSE History students studying the early Cold War and post-WWII Germany.
HistoryExplore a comprehensive timeline of key events and leaders during the Cold War, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the rise of Mikhail Gorbachev. This annotated organizer highlights significant moments and shifts in superpower relations, providing essential insights for students studying Cold War history.
Historycovers everything for edexcel GCSE history on cold war
HistoryExplore the key events and policies that shaped the Cold War, including the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences, the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, the formation of NATO, and the Arms Race. This comprehensive summary highlights the ideological conflict between capitalism and communism, the Truman Doctrine, and the impact of superpower relations on post-war Europe. Ideal for GCSE students seeking to understand the complexities of the Cold War era.
HistoryExplore the key events and concepts of the Cold War, including the Truman Doctrine, NATO, the Warsaw Pact, the Arms Race, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. This summary provides insights into superpower relations, the division of Germany, and the impact of Soviet control in Eastern Europe, including the invasion of Hungary and the Berlin Wall's significance. Ideal for students seeking a comprehensive understanding of Cold War dynamics.
HistoryExplore the pivotal events and key concepts of the Cold War, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the formation of NATO, and the Cuban Missile Crisis. This summary provides insights into superpower relations, the arms race, and the impact of détente on global politics. Ideal for GCSE History students preparing for exams.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
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