The Cold War and Decolonization (Day 3)

INTRODUCTION

Today we will continue to study decolonization. Our focus today will be on the Middle East and Central Asia.

Question of the Day

What caused decolonization and what were its effects in the Middle East and Central Asia?

VOCABULARY

WHAT IS DUE TODAY?

1. Read Chapter 34 (Sections 4 and 5). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.

   • Section 4

   • Section 5

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 34 (Sections 4-5).

ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Lecture: The Middle East and Central Asia after 1945

2. DBQ Discussion: We will discuss 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.

WHAT IS DUE NEXT CLASS?

1. Read Chapter 35 (Sections 3 and 4). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.

   • Section 3

   • Section 4

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 35 (Sections 3 and 4).

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