The first major event in 1949 was the Soviet Atomic Bomb Test. This shocked the US because it didn't expect the Soviets to have this weapon this early on. This event led to many Americans scared for their own safety. As a response, the US started expanding its weapons.
Other events include the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) by the US. The Soviets responded by forming the Warsaw Pact to counter the threats posed by NATO.
The railroad boosted the economic status of the USA the transportation of raw materials and manufactured good to and from industries became faster and easier after the completion of the railroad
It was the Mongols that invaded Russia
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Most European governments thought that colonial rule would end much later. In colonies like Angola, Mozambique, Algeria, and Kenya African people were forced to fight wars to win their independence.They were increasingly driven to fight for an end to colonial rule. Self-rule became the slogan.