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Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 Revision

Origins, crises, détente and the end of the Cold War — part of Edexcel GCSE History on KODO.

Edexcel

Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 is part of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specification. It is assessed in your GCSE exams, so secure knowledge here feeds straight into your final grade.

This topic includes subtopics such as Origins, Crises, Détente, The end of the Cold War. Each area is tested with multiple-choice questions that include detailed explanations to deepen your understanding.

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OriginsKey area within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91
CrisesKey area within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91
DétenteKey area within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91
The end of the Cold WarKey area within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91

Key Definitions

Origins
A key concept within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 (Edexcel GCSE History). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Crises
A key concept within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 (Edexcel GCSE History). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
Détente
A key concept within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 (Edexcel GCSE History). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.
The end of the Cold War
A key concept within Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 (Edexcel GCSE History). Covered in the national curriculum and assessed in exams.

What You'll Cover

Origins
Crises
Détente
The end of the Cold War

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What does Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 cover in Edexcel GCSE History?+
Superpower Relations & the Cold War 1941–91 in Edexcel GCSE History covers Origins, Crises, Détente, The end of the Cold War. Origins, crises, détente and the end of the Cold War.
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