The Cold War<span> had many effects on society, both today and in the past. In Russia, </span>military spending<span> was cut dramatically and quickly. The effects of this were very large, seeing as the military-industrial sector had previously employed one of every five Soviet adults</span>[1]<span> and its dismantling left hundreds of millions throughout the former Soviet Union unemployed.</span>
Formed by the Convention, the governing body of radicals, the Committee of Public Safety had the duty of dealing with threats to France. Since there were so many in this time of unrest, they were given nearly absolute power. The leader of the Committee explained that terror was needed to protect and further the Revolution, which was enough for the Convention.
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) high.
