Topic 5: Europe During the Cold War

The purpose of this topic is to explore the ongoings of Europe, which in many ways served as the front line of the Cold War.

REMINDER: Complete questions for Topic 1 on the Cold War Project Worksheet (found on Google Classroom) using the source material posted below.

Source A: The Marshall Plan

www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/marshall-plan-1

This article explores the importance of the Marshall Plan, and how it influenced the Cold War. Use it to answer questions 1-6 for Topic 5.

Source B: NATO & the Warsaw Pact

This video explores the alliances made between countries aligned with either the US or the Soviet Union. Use it to answer questions 7-9.

Source C: The Hungarian Revolution

ABC CLIO Solutions - Hungarian Revolution Cold War.pdf

This article explores one of the first violent acts of resistance from within the Soviet sphere. Use the article to answer questions 10 & 11.

Source D: East Berlin Uprising

ABC CLIO Solutions - East Berlin Uprising Cold War.pdf

This article explores another act of resistance from within the Soviet sphere. Use it to answer questions 12 & 13.

Source E: The Poznan Riots

By now it should be becoming clear that not all members of the Soviet Union were happy. Use this video on the Poznan Riots to help you answer questions 14 & 15.

Source F: The Prague Spring

ABC CLIO Solutions - Prague Spring Cold War.pdf

The Prague Spring is one of the more peaceful acts of resistance against the Soviet Union. Use this source to help you answer questions 16-19.

Source G: Germany (Read the section "The Division of Germany")

Topic G - The Division of Germany.pdf

This article explores how Germany was divided at the end of World War II between communist and capitalist countries, and how this division affected the German people. Use it to help you answer questions 20-22. You only need to read the section in this article titled "The Division of Germany"

Source H: Chernobyl

Use Source H to answer questions 23-26

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