5 Questions
What is contemporary history a subset of?
Modern history
Which major event politically dominated contemporary history?
The Cold War
What event marked the end of the Cold War?
Revolutions of 1989
What did the Cold War spur fears of?
Nuclear war
What is contemporary history continuous with, in the social sciences?
Rise of postmodernity
Study Notes
Contemporary History Overview
- Contemporary history is a subset of modern history.
The Cold War and its Impact
- The Cold War is the major event that politically dominated contemporary history.
- The end of the Cold War was marked by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
- The Cold War spurred fears of nuclear war.
Contemporary History in Social Sciences
- In the social sciences, contemporary history is continuous with modern history.
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