1.What were the conflict (or conflicts) at the center of the Cold War? In 2-3 sentences discuss the causes of the Cold War and/ or what was thought to be at stake. In 1-2 additional sentences answer: How does Cold War rhetoric continue to influence current geopolitical and cultural conversations? Include at least one specific example (outside examples are ok, but be sure to be specific and include a trustworthy source).      2.In a 3-4 sentence response consider: How did American life change in the 1950s? Include at least two specific changes from life prior to the 1950s, and in the post-WWII period. Be sure to consider that some of these changes affected groups of Americans in different ways.      3.Prepare a historical recipe and post about your experience here!  Discuss the recipe you chose, how it helps us understand the time period it comes from, and what it was like to make it.