‘The main reason for the tension between East and West in Europe in the 1960s was the actions of the Soviet Union.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?

12 Mark Question PLAN - KEY point, the question asks about tensions in Europe, not tension globallyARGUMENT: Agree with the statement (i.e. recognise its merits), and denounce the opposing argument (i.e. that the US was not responsible for the tension in EUROPE).PARAGRAPH 1: Agree - Actions of the Soviet Union in the 1960sBerlin WallSoviet involvement in the Prague Spring (1968), Bratislava Declaration PARAGRAPH 2: Agree - the US was merely reactive in their actionsE.g. although the arms race may be viewed as US aggression, it was in response to Soviet aggressionArms Race investment was reactive

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