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Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)

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Red Triangle Pointed Up

Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)

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Globe Showing Europe Africa

Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)

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Books

Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)

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Hammer

Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)

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Open Book

Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)

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Factory

Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping

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World Map

Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)

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Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)

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Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)

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Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)

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Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)

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Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)

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Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)

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Bridge

Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)

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Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)

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Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)

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Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)

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Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)

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Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)

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Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)

🎉 FUN FACT: Imagine two people locked in an intense game of chess, always watching each other&rsquo;s moves. That&rsquo;s what it felt like during the Cold War arms race!

<ul>
	<li>Eisenhower (USA President) - Wanted to move from conventional forces to nuclear weapons.</li>
	<li>Nikita Khrushchev (Soviet Union Leader) - Also wanted a &quot;New Look&quot; policy focusing on nuclear power.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>1955 Four-Power Summit in Geneva
	<ul>
		<li>First of several meetings.</li>
		<li>Main topic? The tense situation in Berlin.</li>
		<li>Eisenhower&rsquo;s Cool Idea: &ldquo;Open Skies&rdquo; - Let&rsquo;s keep an eye on each other&#39;s nuclear productions! 🛰️</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>1957: Sputnik&rsquo;s Launch by the Soviet Union:
	<ul>
		<li>🛰️ The first satellite in space!</li>
		<li>Why was this a BIG deal? Even though it just &quot;beeped&quot;, it proved the Soviets could launch rockets into space.</li>
		<li>Real-World Connection: Think of it as your neighbor showing off a fancy new drone. Now, imagine that drone could carry something dangerous. 😮</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Ballistic Missiles
	<ul>
		<li>This tech would lead to the creation of ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles).</li>
		<li>🎯 These could target cities or missile sites from far away.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Khrushchev&rsquo;s Brag
	<ul>
		<li>Claimed the Soviet Union was producing nuclear weapons &ldquo;like sausages&rdquo; 🌭.</li>
		<li>But wait! Eisenhower had secret tech: U-2 high-altitude planes 🛩️. They took photos over the Soviet Union, revealing the truth.</li>
		<li>Real-World Connection: It&rsquo;s like using a drone to find out that your friend isn&#39;t having the big party they claimed.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Nuclear Chess Game
	<ul>
		<li>Even if Khrushchev was exaggerating, Eisenhower needed a defense plan.</li>
		<li>Concern: ICBMs could hit the US within 30 mins after launch! ⏱️ Only 15 mins to detect and then another 15 mins to react.</li>
		<li>Solution? Have bombers with nukes in the air at all times! ✈️💥</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>The Cold War wasn&rsquo;t just about showing off military might. It was also a game of intelligence, strategy, and tech innovation.</li>
	<li>Both sides were locked in a race not just for nuclear supremacy, but for technological superiority.</li>
</ul>

📚 Sources: Gaddis, Walker, Friedman. Remember to always check original sources when studying more in-depth!

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Fun Tip: When revising, imagine Eisenhower and Khrushchev as characters in your favorite game or show. This helps make the history more relatable and memorable! 🎮📺

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Happy Studying! 🚀📘🌍

Eisenhower & Khrushchev The Start Of The Nuclear Arms Race

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