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Post World War Political Developments

Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

Summary of Post World War Political Developments for Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter explores the major political changes that shaped the world after the Second World War, including the Cold War period, the rise of superpowers, and the emergence of globalisation. We study how these developments affected international relations and India's position in the world.

Key Concepts

A system of independent

A system of independent, sovereign states that interact with each other through treaties, trade, and diplomacy. All countries are interdependent and n

A period of tension between USA

A period of tension between USA and Soviet Russia without direct military conflict. It involved arms race, ideological differences (capitalism vs soci

A movement started in 1961 by

A movement started in 1961 by countries like India, Yugoslavia, Egypt, Indonesia, and Ghana to stay neutral during the Cold War and not join either su

Division of the world into two

Division of the world into two major power blocs during Cold War - one led by USA (NATO) and another by Soviet Russia (Warsaw Pact).

After Cold War

After Cold War, increased flow of capital, labor, markets, information, and ideas across national boundaries, making the world more interconnected.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the concept of international system and interdependence between nations
  • Learn about the causes and effects of both World Wars on global politics
  • Comprehend the Cold War period and its impact on world politics (1945-1991)
  • Analyze the Non-aligned Movement and India's role in it
  • Examine the end of Cold War and emergence of a unipolar world

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