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Unresolved Global Conflict (1945-1991)
Unresolved Global Conflict (1945-1991)
The second half of the 20th century was shaped by the Cold War, a legacy of World War II. The United States and the Soviet Union emerged as global superpowers engaged in ideological, political, economic, and military competition.
Lesson #1: Origins of the Cold War
What are the causes of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States?
Dr. Seuss - The Butter Battle Book (PDF)
Lesson #2: Containment
What was the policy of the United States and its Allies during the Cold War?
Polices During the Cold War (Slides)
Lesson #3: Military-Industrial Complex
How did the Space Race and Arms race affect the Cold War and the future?
Lesson #4: Berlin
What is the importance of the Berlin Airlift and the Berlin Wall?
Lesson #5: Bay of Pigs
As a result of the Bay of Pigs Invasion, was communism contained or expanded? Explain.
Lesson #6: Cuban Missile Crisis
As a result of the Cuban Missile Crisis, was communism contained or expanded? Explain.
Lesson #7: Korea
Was the United States and the Soviet Union justified in their involvement in both Korea and Vietnam?
Lesson #8: Vietnam
Was the United States and the Soviet Union justified in their involvement in both Korea and Vietnam?
Lesson #9: Afghanistan
As a result of the Soviet-Afghan War, was communism contained or expanded? Explain.
Lesson #10: Non-Alignment Movement
Why did some countries join the Non-Aligned Movement?
Lesson #11: Detente
What was détente? What effect did détente have on the Cold War?
Lesson #11: Collapse of the Soviet Union
How did the political reforms of glasnost and economic reforms of perestroika impact the Soviet communist bloc and the world?
Resources: Unit 10.6 - Unresolved Global Conflict (1945-1991)
10.6: Global II Topics Review Sheets (Docs)
10.6: UNRESOLVED GLOBAL CONFLICT (1945-1991) Concept Maps (Slides)
Timeline Unit 10.6: Unresolved Global Conflict - 1945-1991 (Slides)
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