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The Cold War was a period of tension between the USA and the Soviet Union.

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The Cold War was a period of tension between the USA and the Soviet Union.

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Giving Advice

To understand the geopolitical landscape of the mid-20th century, you should study the Cold War, a period of intense tension between the USA and the Soviet Union.

Describing Habits

My history course focuses heavily on the Cold War, a time of significant tension between the USA and the Soviet Union.

Asking About Others

Have you learned about the Cold War and the significant tension between the USA and the Soviet Union?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If the Cold War had escalated, the consequences for the world would have been devastating.

Rephrased versions

Formal

The Cold War constituted a prolonged period of geopolitical antagonism between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Casual

The Cold War was a tense time between the US and the Soviet Union.

Simpler English

The Cold War was a time of conflict between the US and Russia.

Phrases to learn

period of tension

A span of time characterized by strained relations or conflict.

Cold War

The geopolitical rivalry between the USA and the USSR from roughly 1947 to 1991.