Unresolved Global Conflict 1945 - 1991
CONTAINMENT
A cold war policy that called for containing communism to areas already under its influence. This policy was proposed by U.S. President Harry Truman. |
IRON CURTAIN
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill described the Soviet Union’s policy of isolation during the Cold War. The Iron Curtain isolated Eastern Europe from the rest of the world. |
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an international defense alliance between democratic states formed in 1949 as a response to the spread of communism. |
Overview:
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.
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.
Unit Essential Question:
How does cooperation and competition between nations impact the international community and the lives of individuals in the countries involved?
How does cooperation and competition between nations impact the international community and the lives of individuals in the countries involved?
Lesson #1: Post World War II
What are the causes of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States? |
Lesson #2: Containment
What was the policy of the United States and its Allies during the Cold War? |
Lesson #3: Arms & Space Race
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? |
Lesson #6: Cuban Missile Crisis
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Lesson #7: Korea
Were the United States and the Soviet Union justified in their involvement in both Korea and Vietnam? |
Lesson #8: Vietnam
Were 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? |