Consequences are the results or effects that occur as a result of a particular action or event. In the context of history, consequences refer to the outcomes or impacts of specific events or decisions.
Related terms
Domino Theory: The belief that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall like dominos.
Containment Policy: A U.S. foreign policy strategy during the Cold War aimed at preventing the spread of communism.
Arms Race: Competition between nations to develop and acquire more powerful weapons and military technologies.