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What is contemporary history a subset of?
What is contemporary history a subset of?
- Ancient history
- Medieval history
- Modern history (correct)
- Prehistoric history
Which major event politically dominated contemporary history?
Which major event politically dominated contemporary history?
- The Renaissance
- The French Revolution
- The Industrial Revolution
- The Cold War (correct)
What event marked the end of the Cold War?
What event marked the end of the Cold War?
- The Renaissance
- World War II
- Revolutions of 1989 (correct)
- The French Revolution
What did the Cold War spur fears of?
What did the Cold War spur fears of?
What is contemporary history continuous with, in the social sciences?
What is contemporary history continuous with, in the social sciences?
Flashcards
Contemporary History
Contemporary History
A period within modern history focused on recent events.
Dominant Political Event in Contemporary History
Dominant Political Event in Contemporary History
The Cold War.
End of Cold War
End of Cold War
The Revolutions of 1989.
Cold War Fears
Cold War Fears
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Contemporary History & Social Sciences
Contemporary History & Social Sciences
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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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