DAC The Cold War United States and Soviet Union Avoiding Conflict Discussion The Cold War is often described as the decades-long struggle between the Unite

DAC The Cold War United States and Soviet Union Avoiding Conflict Discussion The Cold War is often described as the decades-long struggle between the United States and

Soviet Union that managed to avoid breaking out into open armed conflict. While partially true, 

some have argued that in fact many of the fiercest battles between these two powers were carried 

out through proxy wars in the Third World. Use three examples from the post-war period to 

either support or reject this assertion. 

Trace the history of genocide (as we’ve covered it) from the beginning of the 20th century up to 

the present. 

Some might argue that since the British Empire, the world has been growing into a smaller, more 

tightly connected community of nations. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? What evidence 

do you have for you position? Construct an argument that lays out your point of view.