Due Today: Chapter 28 Notes
Watch: JFK's Inaugural Address
- Preliminary Question: What kind of world was JFK stepping into? What issues would he have to tackle?
- What Cold War problems was JFK inheriting?
JFK Webquest
- Independently work on your web quest. Use the resources provided to determine how Kennedy proposed to fix the Cold War and the problems he encountered.
- This will prepare you for our mini-debate at the beginning of next class.
If you finish your web quest, begin prepping for our mini-debate...
- You are being asked to role-play the position of Kennedy's advisors. As a group, you must agree on a solution to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Should America bomb Cuba and start a possible nuclear war or should we remove our missile from Turkey in hopes that Russia removes theirs from Cuba?
HW: Practice LEQ in which you choose to defend or criticize one of President Kennedy's actions. You may choose from the following...
- Invasion of Cuba
- Berlin Crisis
- Cuban Missile Crisis
Remember: Do NOT use "I". Support your position with historical facts not opinions! Use your web quest from today and your homework reading to prove your point.