During the ColdWar, the United States and the Soviet Union disputed superiority in different fields such as: astronomy, weapons and technology.
<h3>How was competition evidenced in the Cold War?</h3>
The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War was directed to several fields among which are:
Weapons: Both had the world in suspense for the development of their atomic weapons and bombs of mass destruction in which they invested a lot of money to develop the most powerful weapon.
Technology: Information during that time was a highly valued asset by intelligence agencies, therefore much research was invested in the technology aspect, both to steal information and to protect it.
Astronomy: It is the most prominent field, during this time both countries developed research and technological advances related to space travel. The most remembered event was the arrival of Apollo 11 on the moon.
International relations: These countries did not clash directly, but were allies of different sides in international conflicts such as the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In this aspect they used other people's conflicts to measure forces and international influence.
Businesses compete in a free enterprise system because these systems exist in a capitalist environment, wherein the company with the "best idea" or product makes the sale and thus a profit--thus fostering competition.
The industrial revolution began in Britain and then slowly spread across the world over the span of a few centuries.
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The Industrial Revolution is an appropriate name for a period in history where major innovation led to huge worldwide change. This era created changes in business, the work that people did, and society. These shifts continue to affect the world today.
