The exam paper examines the Cold War, focusing on conflict and tension between East and West (1945–1972). Topics include the Space Race, sources of criticism toward the USSR, and easing tensions in the late 1960s through détente and arms control agreements. Events in Czechoslovakia are analyzed as a potential cause of heightened tensions, alongside broader ideological and geopolitical conflicts. Key areas include the division of Europe, superpower competition, and efforts to manage hostility through diplomacy. The paper integrates source evaluation, contextual analysis, and critical reasoning to assess causes, developments, and outcomes of East-West relations during this period.