Definition: the state of political hostility that existed between the Soviet bloc countries and the US-led Western powers from 1945 to 1990.
The Cold War:
- was international
- It happened around World War 2
- It involves the USSR
- It had something to do with the start of WWII
- Between the US and USSR
Essential Questions: Can a philosophical war be more dangerous than a physical war?
Yes, because it could cause more internal destruction within a community/ society than a physical war can. There's more division involved in philosophical wars. Was the Cold War inevitable?
It was inevitable, because Stalin could've kept his promises about allowing democratic elections in eastern Europe. Did the United States "win" the Cold War, or did the Soviet Union "lose" it?
What lessons are to be learned from studying the Cold War? Everyone can't agree on one philosophy. We, as people must except our differences and move forward.
Cold War HW 10/7/13:
a. Why do you think the Zooks and Yooks did not get along?
They had different strategies to spread butter on bread and couldn't come to an agreement. b. What do you think caused this conflict to get worse?
The destruction of the Yook's sling, caused their differences to grow. c. How do you think this happens with your friends or siblings?
When a person can't come to an agreement with their friends of family, they tend to go their own way, and end starting conflict. d. What do you think the Zooks and Yooks could have done differently to prevent this conflict?
They could have had a meeting about how bread should be eaten. e. In the story, each side uses propaganda to make their side seem like the right side. Give some examples from the movie/book. "Have faith in your butter" - a song made to encourage the leader of the Yooks. f. What does the story tell you about the Cold War? The US and USSR were fighting over pitiful issues. g. What would be your ending to the story? The Yooks and Zooks agree to not drop the drops at all, because they end up realizing that it isn't necessary.
Do you Believe the Korean War was a Civil War or a Proxy War ( war that results when opposing powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly.)?
I believe the Korean War was a civil war. Outside countries happened to get involved due to separate ideologies.
Provide three pieces of evidence from the video to support your claim
Kim Il Sung gets involved in the North Korea.Syngman Rnee comes to power in South Korea (he isn’t a communist).
N. Korea occupies most of Korean Peninsula except South Korea.
Pair/share responses and make revisions in red.
I think it's a proxy war, because the U.S. supported South Korea and The North was supported by USSR and China. The U.S. sent supplies to the south and China/ USSR sent supplies to the north side
More than 50% of the people didn't agree with the warfare.
More than 50% of the people doubted the truce in Korea.
Many people believed that America would appear successful if they got the truce to happen however they don't realize how much they lost due to the war.
The Cold War:
- was international
- It happened around World War 2
- It involves the USSR
- It had something to do with the start of WWII
- Between the US and USSR
Essential Questions:
Can a philosophical war be more dangerous than a physical war?
Yes, because it could cause more internal destruction within a community/ society than a physical war can. There's more division involved in philosophical wars.
Was the Cold War inevitable?
It was inevitable, because Stalin could've kept his promises about allowing democratic elections in eastern Europe.
Did the United States "win" the Cold War, or did the Soviet Union "lose" it?
What lessons are to be learned from studying the Cold War?
Everyone can't agree on one philosophy. We, as people must except our differences and move forward.
Cold War HW 10/7/13:
a. Why do you think the Zooks and Yooks did not get along?
They had different strategies to spread butter on bread and couldn't come to an agreement.
b. What do you think caused this conflict to get worse?
The destruction of the Yook's sling, caused their differences to grow.
c. How do you think this happens with your friends or siblings?
When a person can't come to an agreement with their friends of family, they tend to go their own way, and end starting conflict.
d. What do you think the Zooks and Yooks could have done differently to prevent this conflict?
They could have had a meeting about how bread should be eaten.
e. In the story, each side uses propaganda to make their side seem like the right side. Give some examples from the movie/book.
"Have faith in your butter" - a song made to encourage the leader of the Yooks.
f. What does the story tell you about the Cold War?
The US and USSR were fighting over pitiful issues.
g. What would be your ending to the story?
The Yooks and Zooks agree to not drop the drops at all, because they end up realizing that it isn't necessary.
Linking Activity for Key Terms:
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Josef Stalin were once allies until the end of WWII.
FDR and Stalin had their own differences in government, capitalism and communism, which initiated the Cold War.
Harry Truman went into office after the death of FDR, and he created the Truman Doctrine and participated in NATO.
Soviet Union was in involved in the Korean War as an operation of a North Korean occupation. The Domino Theory and Warsaw Pact
will help spread communism, within this cold war. The Marshall plan, Truman Doctrine, and Containment Policy were all tactics put in
place to stop Stalin's communistic spreading. East and West Germany was created by a blockade set in place by Soviet Russia,but the
Berlin airlift terminated this separation. The arms and space race proved how eager these countries were to get the upper hand in
the influences of other countries. The Vietnam War resulted in an American loss, while the U.S. was involved with Cuban Missile Crisis. The United
Nations General Assembly was created to avoid having future troubles occur again such as the creation of a politburo
The Berlin Wall (Google Docs)
The Korean War:
How did the Korean War turn into a Cold War Conflict?
North and South Korea were supported by external powers and the conflict expanded, becoming a proxy war in the Cold WarWhy did the Korean War not lead to world war?
The U.S. wouldn't let it go that far.How does the Korean War shed light on the broad themes of the Cold War?
The Korean War still involved the ideas of communism and capitalism, two factors that drove the cold war.Opener: Based on Korean War Video:
- Do you Believe the Korean War was a Civil War or a Proxy War ( war that results when opposing powers use third parties as substitutes for fighting each other directly.)?
I believe the Korean War was a civil war. Outside countries happened to get involved due to separate ideologies.- Provide three pieces of evidence from the video to support your claim
- Kim Il Sung gets involved in the North Korea.Syngman Rnee comes to power in South Korea (he isn’t a communist).
- Pair/share responses and make revisions in red.
I think it's a proxy war, because the U.S. supported South Korea and The North was supported by USSR and China. The U.S. sent supplies to the south and China/ USSR sent supplies to the north sideN. Korea occupies most of Korean Peninsula except South Korea.
Summary of The Korean War
Public Opinion Poll:
More than 50% of the people didn't agree with the warfare.
More than 50% of the people doubted the truce in Korea.
Many people believed that America would appear successful if they got the truce to happen however they don't realize how much they lost due to the war.
Cuban Missile Crisis:
Cuban Missile Crisis: role of JFK
Cuban Missile Crisis Movie Notes
13 Days of Cuban Missile Crisis
Mai Lai Massacre and Geneva Convention
Was Mai Lai a Massacre?
Soviet Afghanistan War
News Article
Opener: Most Important things about DR 12/9/13
CEPA Cold War
Reflection on the Cold War Unit