All Subjects
Light
Practice Quizzes
AP World History: Modern
Unit 8 – Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
Topic 8.1
How did decolonization in India affect the balance of power during early Cold War period?
It escalated tensions leading to nuclear arms race between US and USSR.
It directly led to an alliance between newly independent India and USSR, tipping balance on Soviet's side.
It added a major non-aligned nation which both superpowers sought to influence.
It caused UK-US relations to strain changing allied dynamics during Cold War.
Related content
Practice quizzes
Practice this subject
Practice this unit
Practice this topic
Study guides (1)
AP World History: Modern - 8.1 Setting the Stage for the Cold War and Decolonization
Key terms
Balance of Power
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
Stay Connected
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
About Us
About Fiveable
Blog
Careers
Testimonials
Code of Conduct
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
CCPA Privacy Policy
Resources
Cram Mode
AP Score Calculators
Study Guides
Practice Quizzes
Glossary
Crisis Text Line
Request a Feature
Report an Issue
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.
Back
Practice Quiz
Guides
Glossary
Guides
Glossary
Next
