The End of the Cold War and its Aftermath (Day 2)

INTRODUCTION

Today we will focus on China's transition from socialism to capitalism.

Question of the Day

What were the causes and effects of China's transition from government control of the economy to free markets?

VOCABULARY

WHAT IS DUE TODAY?

1. Read Chapter 35 (Section 5). Complete this graphic organizer to guide your reading.

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 35 (Section 5).

ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Lecture: Moderation in China Under Deng

2. DBQ Discussion: Next class we will have a discussion responding to this prompt ("What were the causes and what have been the effects of the rise of non-state actors such as Al Qaeda?"). You'll be expected to use the documents in this DBQ to answer the question. Work with your partner to continue preparing for this discussion.

WHAT IS DUE NEXT CLASS?

1. Read Chapter 36 (Sections 3 and 4). Complete these graphic organizers to guide your reading.

2. Be prepared for a reading quiz on Chapter 36 (Sections 3 and 4).

   • Section 3

   • Section 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: Collapse of the Soviet Union