Across
- 4. Struggle/ A fundamental clash between the U.S.'s capitalism and democracy and the USSR's communism and single-party rule.
- 5. Race/ A competition to develop and stockpile massive quantities of conventional and nuclear weapons, leading to the doctrine of "mutually assured destruction" (MAD).
- 6. Wars/ The superpowers supported opposing sides in regional conflicts around the world, such as the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Soviet-Afghan War.
Down
- 1. and Propaganda/ Extensive use of spy networks and information campaigns to influence global opinion and undermine the opposing side.
- 2. Race/ A technological rivalry to demonstrate scientific and engineering superiority, highlighted by the Soviet launch of Sputnik and the U.S. moon landing.
- 3. of Alliances/ The creation of military alliances like the U.S.-led NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact, which effectively divided Europe.
