The Benefits Of The Cold War

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Kids today play video games that simulate warfare comically that learning about the ins and outs of WWI would not have the same impact as it did in the past. In some ways, students today might have a greater knowledge of tactical warfare, thanks to video games. I think starting at the cold war earlier, learning about what created the modern world that students live in right now would be far more engaging to younger students, and may encourage them to continue with History in senior school. The cold war has many different events, such as the space race, the Cuban missile crisis, the 1982 Olympics, these events can show students at a younger age how diverse History can be. Exploring the Space Race and 1982 Olympics in Year 8 or 9 would be far

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