Discussion: The Cold War

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 7
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Instructions
Select one of the following smaller nations:

• Korea
• Vietnam
• Cambodia
• Cuba
• Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval

For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection:

• Examine how Cold War policy by the main players affected the smaller nation.
• Examine why democracy was not successful in that nation.
• Describe the loss of personal liberties that were a result of democracy failing.
• Has the nation’s political system changed since the Cold War? Explain.