Why did the cold war last for such a long time? how did the following eventschange people's lives?

Anthony johnson, an african who arrived in virginia in 1621, a. learned the powhatan language and became a translator for governor thomas dale. b. owned slaves. c. translated the king james version of the holy bible into indian and african dialects. d. was the first slave who purchased his freedom with earnings from growing tobacco.

Match each treaty with its description. treatys- a the munich agreement b the pact of steel c the molotov-ribbentrop pact descriptions- 1- an alliance between germany and italy 2- an agreement between germany and the soviets dividing eastern europe 3-an agreement between germany, france, italy, and britain granting germany a small part of czechoslovakia in return for peace

Brainliestttme : ) how did the soviet union try to maintain control?