Need help with SAQ practice as 7 days agoBIU| - | 1 I 2 I| 3 I 14 | 5 | 6II 7The way the Cold War ended .. was directly related to the way in which it had begun . thestruggle really was, ultimately, about two ways of life, one that abandoned freedom in its effortto rationalize politics, and another that was content to leave politics as the irrational processthat it normally is, thereby preserving freedom. The idea of freedom proved more durable thanthe practice of authoritarianism, and as a consequence, the Cold War endedto remember, though, that the peaceful end to the Cold War we have just witnessed is not theonly conceivable way the Cold War could have ended. In adding up that conflict's costs, wewould do well to recognize that the time it took to conclude the struggle was not time entirelywasted. That time-and those costs-appear to us excessive in retrospect, but future historiansmay see those expenditures as long-term investments in ensuring that the Cold War endedpeacefully. For what we wound up doing with nuclear weapons was buying time-the timenecessary for the authoritarian approach to politics to defeat itself by nonmilitary means. Andthe passage of time, even if purchased at an exorbitant price has at last begun to paydividends.It is important-John Lewis Gaddis, "The Cold War, the Long Peace, and the Future," 1992Now with the Cold War behind us, can it truly be said that we passed this test?both leaders and the public were willing to compromise American principles and ideals (not tomention law) in the name of fighting communism. The United States emerged from the ColdWar over-armed, burdened by debt and poverty, and carrying numerous scars fromself-inflicted wounds to cherished institutions-all for the sake of the superpower competition.In forging itself into a hard-line Cold War warrior, the U.S. ultimately undermined its "besttraditions" more than it measured up to them. Had its leaders and citizens demonstratedgreater faith in the strength of the nation's founding principles, the U.S. might have emergedfrom the Cold War contest economically leaner, brighter of spirit, and with its democraticinstitutions and values far stronger.Too often-Wade Huntley, "Who Won the Cold War?," 19931. Using the excerpts above, answer (a), (b), and (c).a. Briefly describe ONE major difference between Gaddis' and Huntley's historicalinterpretations.b. Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance that isnot directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Gaddis' interpretation.c. Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance that isnot directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Huntley's interpretation.Answer Here:13!!

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Need help with SAQ practice as 7 days agoBIU| - | 1 I 2 I| 3 I 14 | 5 | 6II 7The way the Cold War ended .. was directly related to the way in which it had begun . thestruggle really was, ultimately, about two ways of life, one that abandoned freedom in its effortto rationalize politics, and another that was content to leave politics as the irrational processthat it normally is, thereby preserving freedom. The idea of freedom proved more durable thanthe practice of authoritarianism, and as a consequence, the Cold War endedto remember, though, that the peaceful end to the Cold War we have just witnessed is not theonly conceivable way the Cold War could have ended. In adding up that conflict's costs, wewould do well to recognize that the time it took to conclude the struggle was not time entirelywasted. That time-and those costs-appear to us excessive in retrospect, but future historiansmay see those expenditures as long-term investments in ensuring that the Cold War endedpeacefully. For what we wound up doing with nuclear weapons was buying time-the timenecessary for the authoritarian approach to politics to defeat itself by nonmilitary means. Andthe passage of time, even if purchased at an exorbitant price has at last begun to paydividends.It is important-John Lewis Gaddis, &#34;The Cold War, the Long Peace, and the Future,&#34; 1992Now with the Cold War behind us, can it truly be said that we passed this test?both leaders and the public were willing to compromise American principles and ideals (not tomention law) in the name of fighting communism. The United States emerged from the ColdWar over-armed, burdened by debt and poverty, and carrying numerous scars fromself-inflicted wounds to cherished institutions-all for the sake of the superpower competition.In forging itself into a hard-line Cold War warrior, the U.S. ultimately undermined its &#34;besttraditions&#34; more than it measured up to them. Had its leaders and citizens demonstratedgreater faith in the strength of the nation's founding principles, the U.S. might have emergedfrom the Cold War contest economically leaner, brighter of spirit, and with its democraticinstitutions and values far stronger.Too often-Wade Huntley, &#34;Who Won the Cold War?,&#34; 19931. Using the excerpts above, answer (a), (b), and (c).a. Briefly describe ONE major difference between Gaddis' and Huntley's historicalinterpretations.b. Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance that isnot directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Gaddis' interpretation.c. Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance that isnot directly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Huntley's interpretation.Answer Here:13!!

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The Cold War divided the world between two superpowers- The Capitalist USA and the Communist USSR.…

1. Using the excerpts above, answer (a), (b), and (c). a. Briefly describe ONE major difference between Gaddis' and Huntley's historical interpretations.