Write practice essays on both of the following essay questions. Mind the structure, key concepts and analysis.


Topic 12: The Cold War: Superpower tensions and rivalries (20th century)

23. Evaluate the impact of detente upon US–USSR relations up to the end of 1979.

24. “Ideology was the most important cause of Cold War crises.” Discuss with reference to two Cold War crises, each from a different region.