World History • Cold War • Lesson 5
The Cold War Goes Global: Korea and Proxy Wars
The Cold War did not stay in Europe. It spread across the world through proxy wars—conflicts where larger powers supported opposing sides without directly fighting each other.
How the Cold War Spread Beyond Europe
As you watch, focus on:
- Why Korea became the first major Cold War conflict
- How the United States and Soviet Union supported different sides
- Why these wars are called “proxy wars”
Quick Response
Why would powerful countries choose to fight indirectly through other nations instead of directly fighting each other?