Topic 4: Globalization
The point of this topic is to illustrate the way that the world was becoming more and more connected during the Cold War. Complete the questions for Topic 4: Globalization by using the source below.
REMINDER: Complete questions for Topic 1 on the Cold War Project Worksheet (found on Google Classroom) using the source material posted below.
Source A: Decolonization
This video explores how rising rates in nationalism has led to the decolonization of many of the world's former colonies. Use this source to answer questions 1-11 for Topic 4.
Source B: Pan-Africanism
Pan-Africanism.pdfThis article examines the Pan-African movement of the Cold War era. This was a movement that helped unify people of African descent from many regions, including the Caribbean, the US, and Africa. Use this source to answer questions 12-15.
Source C: United Nations
Source C - Formation of the United Nations.pdfThis article explores the creation of the United Nations. Use the source to answer question 16.
Source D: Non-Aligned Movement
Source D - Non-Aligned Movement.pdfThis article explores the non-Aligned movement, which was a response to the global division between Soviet and US-aligned countries. Use this source to answer question 17.
Source E: Command Economy
This video covers the concept of the Command Economy, which was an economic system often utilized by communist countries like the Soviet Union and China. Use this source to answer questions 18-20.
Source F: Market Economy
This video covers the concept of the Market Economy, which was an economic system often utilized by capitalist countries like the US and Great Britain. Use this source to answer questions 21-23.
Source F: Green Revolution
Source F - Green Revolution.pdfThis brief article summarizes the Green Revolution. Use it to answer questions 24 & 25.
Source G: Arms Sales
Source G - International Arms Sales during the Cold War.pdfThis article illustrates the global reach of the sale of weapons. Use it to answer questions 26-32.