{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Unit 9 AP European History Cold War &amp; Contemporary Europe: Subs Traded for Pepsi","description":"Are you ready to tackle the &quot;Big Red Machine&quot; and conquer Unit 9 of AP European History? In this episode, we close out the curriculum by tracing the radioactive path from the Iron Curtain to the invention of the smartphone in your hand. Representing 10\u201315% of your AP exam , Unit 9 covers the &quot;economic miracle&quot; of Western Europe , the collapse of Soviet communism under Gorbachev\u2019s Glasnost and Perestroika , and the messy, century-long process of decolonization. We\u2019ll dive into the origins of the European Union , the rise of second-wave feminism , and the jarring shifts in 20th-century culture from Cubism to Existentialism. Plus, don't miss our &quot;Fun Fact&quot; about the time Pepsi briefly commanded the world\u2019s 6th largest navy! JOIN THE LIVE REVIEW: Mark your calendars for our TikTok Live Review on Sunday, April 26th at 8:30 PM ET. Bring your questions and let\u2019s get you ready to nail that 5!  #APEuro #Unit9 #ColdWar #APHistoryHelp #APExamPrep #StudyTok #EuropeanHistory #Gorbachev #Decolonization #EuropeanUnion #HistoryPodcast 00:00 The Iron Curtain to the iPhone: Introduction 01:16 Announcements &amp;amp; Final TikTok Live Review (April 26) 04:34 The Polarized State Order &amp;amp; Cold War Origins 06:20 Proxy Wars, Hungary (1956) &amp;amp; Prague Spring (1968) 09:25 The &quot;Hail Mary&quot; Reforms: How the Cold War Ended 11:08 Fun Fact: The Pepsi Navy 12:12 The Breaking of Empires &amp;amp; Nationalist Violence 15:35 The European Union (EU) &amp;amp; Shared Identity  16:39 Feminism, Technology, &amp;amp; Existentialists 22:17 Wrapping Up &amp;amp; Exam Predictions www.APHistoryHelp.com&amp;nbsp;  www.BuyMeACoffee.com\/APHistoryHelp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61561254028223&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aphistoryhelp\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@aphistoryhelp&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@APHistoryHelp&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@APHistoryHelpShorts&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https:\/\/pixabay.com\/service\/terms\/ Licensor's Username: https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/soundgallerybydmitrytaras-11640913\/Licensee: mrswrobertsAudio File Title: Fantasy - Pagan Medieval Cinematic Epic War BattleAudio File URL: https:\/\/pixabay.com\/music\/main-title-fantasy-pagan-medieval-cinematic-epic-war-battle-119770\/Audio File ID: 119770 ","author_name":"AP History Help","author_url":"https:\/\/aphistoryhelp.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40817720\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200668895"}