The Cold War and Decolonization (Day 1)

INTRODUCTION

Today we will continue to learn about global conflicts in the 20th century. Our focus today will be the conflict (Cold War) that arose after World War II between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies.

Question of the Day

What were the causes of the Cold War?

VOCABULARY

WHAT IS DUE TODAY?

1. Read Chapter 33 (Sections 1,3, and 4). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.

   • Section 1

   • Section 3

   • Section 4

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 33 (Sections 1,3, and 4).

ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Lecture: Causes of the Cold War

2. Watch this video: Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant

3. DBQ Discussion: In a few classes will have a discussion responding to this prompt ("Evaluate the methods and roles of leaders and organizations in the movement for independence and change in the period between 1945 and 1975"). You'll be expected to use the documents in this DBQ to answer the question.

Work with your partner to begin preparing for this discussion.

WHAT IS DUE NEXT CLASS?

1. Read Chapter 34 (Sections 1-3). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.

   • Section 1

   • Section 2

   • Section 3

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 34 (Sections 1-3).

ENRICHMENT

Crash Course

• World War I

• Communists, Nationalists, and China's Revolutions

• World War II

• The Cold War

• Decolonization and Nationalism Triumphant

Practice DBQ's

• The Cold War

• Collapse of the Soviet Union