The basic premises of the new alignment of the world developed in the final stages of the war. ... During World War II for the US economy were truly "golden": with the beginning of military operations from Europe to America poured a huge flow of capital greatly stimulated its economic growth. ... In addition, the United States played in the war, and as the largest creditor of the coalition, which after the war proved to be financially dependent on the United States. ... The establishment of the ruined economy of the country also participated huge army of prisoners of war. However, by 1945 th...

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These two countries became the strongest super powers after World War II and paraded their strength using the threat of nuclear weapons which came to a head in the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, a memorable date for those at the time who waited in the fear that their way of life could be obliterated forever. ... When India tested a nuclear explosion, Pakistan answered immediately with a test resembling an almost Cold War standoff. ... If a radical group with a hatred of the Indian government were to take power, an all-out war would be imminent, possibly nuclear. ... -USSR nuclear deterr...

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A number of miscalculations, however, along with the strain of continuing the war with Germany, paved the way for a Bolshevik coup in November of 1917. ... After the war, the Bolsheviks renamed themselves the Communist Party, and declared Russia the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. ... Meanwhile, World War II was fast approaching. ... But he wanted to avoid war at all costs, and in 1939 he signed the Nazi- Soviet Pact, which pledged that the two dictatorships would not attack one another, and granted Stalin permission to take over the Baltic States and eastern Poland, and prosecute a war i...

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Many historians claim that Tsar (Nicholas II) did not possess the knack to rule but Figes claims that Nicholas II was a determined ruler even though he did not have any idea how he was supposed to run an autocratic regime. ... The discontent nature that Nicholas II had caused, led directly to the revolution. ... On the other hand, the First World War (WWI) was the short-term cause of the revolution as it sparked lots of emotions among the Russians. This war led to Tsar deciding to take charge of the country by himself. The war further spiked the need for men as soldiers and horses and Tsar to...

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Considering that he shaped the direction of post-World War II Europe, we may regard him as the most powerful person to live during the 20th century. ... Stalin argued strongly for the continuation of the war and for cooperation with the Provisional Government. ... Stalin had initially argued against the treaty, agreeing with Trotsky that Russia could declare itself withdrawn from the war without having to sign any sort of diplomatic agreement. ... Russia was in the midst of a civil war between the Bolsheviks and a number of opponents (including a considerable number of foreign cadres--among ...

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If the Soviet Union were the face attack from these capitalist powers it would need a stronger industrial platform with which to launch a successful war effort. Memories of help given to the counter revolutionaries during the civil war only helped to highlight the potential disputes. ... However, it is quite possible that Stalin overstated the probability of war deliberately to push through his ambitions and to strengthen his personal power within the party. ... By 1926, pre war production levels had only just been achieved after the huge damage to Russia's infrastructure inflicted by the...

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Serfdom is a labor system under which most European agricultural workers lived during the Middle Ages. The term "serf" is derived from the Latin word "servus", meaning servant or slave. Most people are familiar with the term "slave" and when it is spoken of, nearly all people think back to the south...

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In the Cold War period there existed an 'invisible wall' in the Sea of Japan. The Cold War ended about 10 years ago. ... II Megatrends We have to pay attention to the megatrends in the world. ... The another aspect relates to the end of the Cold War. ...

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During World War II, openly expressing Christian beliefs was allowed, since the government wanted to gain support of Christian nations in the fight against fascism. As the war ended, restrictions were once again put on expressing such beliefs. ...

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