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The Cold War
The Cold War
During WWII, the United States and the USSR were uneasy allies. While they both distrusted each other's government, they joined together to fight a common enemy - Germany. While the war is drawing to its end, a new conflict begins - the Cold War.
From 1947 to 1991, the two superpowers vied for world domination. On the map to the left, you see the countries in blue; they are Democratic countries. The countries in red were under Communist control. The black line separating the two was known as the "Iron Curtain." Keep in mind the Iron Curtain is not the Berlin Wall. That will come later.
During the Cold War, there were many tense moments. Not only are the two sides trying to dominate land and space, they are also developing more powerful nuclear weapons, making people wonder if the next conflict will lead to mutually assured destruction.
The Performance Task for Module Three will ask you to discuss the Cold War. You will define the Truman Doctrine and then talk about how this foreign policy led to American involvement throughout the world. You will conclude your paper with a discussion whether the Truman Doctrine was a good policy or not and why. You will also describe the effects of the Cold War in American life.
Learning Activity 1 - Capitalism vs Communism.
Learning Activity 1 - Capitalism vs Communism.
SS 1.1 - Evaluate historical outcomes in context.
This assignment will introduce to you the difference between Capitalism and Communism. These are two conflicting ideologies. During the Cold War, both the US and the USSR wanted to spread their ideology to other countries before the other side did the same thing.
Watch the video below and fill in the corresponding worksheet. Make sure to make a copy first.
2. Performance Task 3.1 and 3.2 - Spread of Communism in the World
2. Performance Task 3.1 and 3.2 - Spread of Communism in the World
SS 3.1 Display and explain spatial patterns. I can use technology to create maps to display and explain relationships between the locations of places and regions and more than one element of their characteristics.
I can utilize accepted mapping conventions (legend, key, as appropriate).
SS 3.2 - Apply geographic tools. I can analuze maps to explain relationships between locations of places and regions based on cultural characteristics.
Capitalistic and communistic ideologies began a quest for world domination. As communism spread, America became more upset, believing a domino effect would occur. (If one country falls to communism, they all will, including the United States). This assignment will require you to track how communism spread throughout the world.
Using the map, you will create a key. You will chart the progression of the spread of communism. Which country became communist first, then using another color, what country(s)/areas became communist next? You have the freedom to choose how you create your key. You could go by decade.
When you finish the assignment, take a picture of your completed work and link the map and question page into Slate.
3. Cold War T-Chart
3. Cold War T-Chart
SS 1.1 - Evaluate historical outcomes in context
Learning Activity 16 focuses on the major events of the Cold War. As you divide up the actions between the US and the USSR, you will see how both sides escalated the Cold War. As you reserach these topics, make a note of which events interest you - you can then cover those topics in your Performance Task
4 -Performance Task 1.3 - Analyze Historical Sources The Arms Race- Effect on American Life
4 -Performance Task 1.3 - Analyze Historical Sources The Arms Race- Effect on American Life
AA 1.3 Analyze historical sources.
When the US dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima to end WWII, it began an arms race with the USSR. A few years later, the USSR tested their own nuclear bomb. In response, the US began developing a more powerful bomb called the Hydrogen bomb. Then, the Soviet Union developed a Hydrogen bomb. This time of competition over developing more powerful weapons was known as the Arms Race.
To help protect Americans against possible nuclear attack, people were encouraged to learn how they could protect themselves.
On the left is an educational film created for young students to teach them how to be safe during a nuclear strike. It is called Duck and Cover.
Answer the questions below and submit into Slate. If you print off this assignment, take a picture of your completed work and submit into Slate.
5. The Space Race
5. The Space Race
1.4 - Evaluate the importance of people's actions in shaping outcomes.
Well, the fight for world domination moved from Earth to space! This aspect of the Cold War, however, brought forth many new scientific discoveries and advanced technology.
Learning Activity 6- The End of the Cold War
Learning Activity 6- The End of the Cold War
SS 1.1 - Evaluate historical outcomes in context
So, for almost 50 years, the US and USSR had been at odds with each other (but with nukes!) In the 1980s, a series of events occur that brings an and to the Cold War. By 1995, the Soviet Union is no more and the Cold War is over. So, what led to the end of the Cold War? Research and review three important factors.
7. Performance Task 1.1 - The Berlin Wall
7. Performance Task 1.1 - The Berlin Wall
SS. 1.1 Events in Context
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