1. In certain ways the Cold War was unlike any conflict that preceded it. Identify and discuss a specific aspect, characteristic, or event of the Cold War that distinguished it from previous conflicts. 2. Decolonization was a difficult process for peoples of Africa and Asia. Identify and discuss one of the specific challenges or problems that one or more of these peoples faced in their efforts to take control of their own affairs. Along with explaining this specific challenge and/or problem, please discuss its historic context and significance. 3. Identify and discuss the most significant problem that you think people around the world face today. Please discuss the ways in which your selected problem relates to one or more of the events, trends, and/or changes we have covered in this class.

1. In certain ways the Cold War was unlike any conflict that preceded it. Identify and discuss a specific aspect, characteristic, or event of the Cold War that distinguished it from previous conflicts. 2. Decolonization was a difficult process for peoples of Africa and Asia. Identify and discuss one of the specific challenges or problems that one or more of these peoples faced in their efforts to take control of their own affairs. Along with explaining this specific challenge and/or problem, please discuss its historic context and significance. 3. Identify and discuss the most significant problem that you think people around the world face today. Please discuss the ways in which your selected problem relates to one or more of the events, trends, and/or changes we have covered in this class.