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Topic 5D RAFT 16D Describe the key events of the Cold War era. D. Soviet-U.S. competition in the Middle East

The Soviet Union tried to influence Afghanistan in the middle east starting around 1979 to gain control in that area.

January 1946- the Chinese Civil War resumed between Communist and Nationalist forces

Throughout the 1930-1937 period, mass starvation occurred in Russia that resulted in 14.5 million peasants dead.

This was a major part of the cold war between Soviets and the US.

In August 17 1961: Berlin Walls construction began.