Weigh the contributions made by both the United States and the Soviet Union to the developing Cold War and try to determine whether the it was inevitable. What was the “Cold War?” Describe and characterize the Cold War? Chronologically delineate the events that led to the Cold War. What are the major arguments on the causes of the Cold War? Which argument do you believe is most accurate? Why? Is the Cold War over? If so, when did it end? Reference: Lightbody, Bradley. The Cold War. Routledge, 1999 (Chapter 1)
