Read Chapters 10 and 11, and watch the video,.After the World War II, the United States embarked on what came to be known as the Cold War against the Soviet Union. Although the two sides never fought against each other directly, the Cold War nonetheless erupted into violence at times in places like Vietnam, Korea, and Afghanistan. Consider the major events of the Cold War and the ways that different presidential administrations reacted to those events. Reflect, too, on the effects of the Cold War on American culture.Based on information from your textbook and the assigned video, answer the following questions:Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Your references and citations must be formatted according to APA style as outlined by the Ashford Writing Center.

Use the following outline to format your response:
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• Analyze 1 major consequence the conflict had on United States’ society.
• How did this war affect American sensibilities, including the way Americans viewed the war and themselves?
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• Did the war change America’s role in the world? Explain your answer.
• Was the outcome of the war beneficial or detrimental to the United States (or a combination of both)?