Via Afrika History Grade 12 Learner’s Book
The end of the Second World War left two remaining global
superpowers: the USA and the Soviet Union. These two countries soon
became opposing forces in what became known as the Cold War.
The name arose because the USA and the Soviet Union, both nuclear
powers, never fought directly against each another, instead supporting
other countries who shared their respective outlooks. This year,
you’ll study many aspects of this conflict, such as nuclear stockpiling,
the Space Race, and the rise of communist China or the Vietnam War.
You’ll also revisit other significant developments of the time, including
those that occurred in our own country and ultimately resulted
in Nelson Mandela’s presidential inauguration in 1994. All these
fascinating topics prove the value of historical knowledge: that it helps
us understand the world we live in today, and gives us our best view of
the world we can expect tomorrow.
superpowers: the USA and the Soviet Union. These two countries soon
became opposing forces in what became known as the Cold War.
The name arose because the USA and the Soviet Union, both nuclear
powers, never fought directly against each another, instead supporting
other countries who shared their respective outlooks. This year,
you’ll study many aspects of this conflict, such as nuclear stockpiling,
the Space Race, and the rise of communist China or the Vietnam War.
You’ll also revisit other significant developments of the time, including
those that occurred in our own country and ultimately resulted
in Nelson Mandela’s presidential inauguration in 1994. All these
fascinating topics prove the value of historical knowledge: that it helps
us understand the world we live in today, and gives us our best view of
the world we can expect tomorrow.