Cold war and western civilization

Must be familiar with cold war. and western civilization. no plagiarism, must read powerpoint and give detailed answer to questions.

1.  your opinion, did the Cold War benefit the United States or the Soviet Union?  Explain your answer.
2. How important was Mikhail Gorbachev in bringing an end to the Cold War?
3. In your opinion, has the fear of international terrorism changed world views in relation to individual civil liberties?  Why or why not?
4. What is the biggest issue facing Western civilization as we navigate the twenty-first century?  Explain?
5. What was most important in your study of Western Civilization? This can be any topic from the chapters that we discussed.  Why was it important?