In the previous section, you learned about some of the eras in U.S. history. An era is a period of time that is unified by distinctive historical, political, economic, or cultural characteristics. This means that events of an era occur in a particular order. Timelines can help you understand the chronology of events that characterize an era and the relationship between those events.

The descriptions below reflect events associated with the Cold War. Read the statement and determine the chronological order of the events.

Click on the event and place it in the correct chronological spot.