During the Cold War, the world was divided into three separate "worlds". The First World referred to the US, Western Europe and any place that embraced capitalism and democracy. What did the Second World refer to?
Select one:
A. Everyone else that hadn't picked a side in the Cold War
B. The former colonies of the European powers.
C. The continent of Africa
D. The USSR and its satellites, mostly the Warsaw Pact, China and Cuba.
Answer (2)
The Second World during the Cold War referred to the USSR and its satellite countries, notably those in the Warsaw Pact , as well as other communist nations like China and Cuba. This term highlights the ideological divide between the capitalist First World and the socialist Second World. The division was an important aspect of geopolitical dynamics during the Cold War period. ;
The Second World during the Cold War referred to the USSR and its satellite states, primarily those in the Warsaw Pact, as well as China and Cuba, highlighting the ideological divide between capitalism and socialism. This classification was crucial in understanding global politics of that era. The chosen answer is D.
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