- The USSR would not test another atomic weapon for two years. - After the Soviet atomic bomb success, the idea of building a hydrogen bomb became a reality - , opposed its creation due to its potential of destruction. Would later be accused of being a communist and have his reputation damaged. In 1963, his reputation would be restored. - The Soviet Union would spend a great deal of time and money building atomic weapons to keep pace with the United States. The arms race had begun. - In response to the Soviet Union becoming an atomic nation, Great Britain would become one as well in 1952 with the support of the United States. - The arms race would have its starts and stops throughout the Cold War but the threat of war was always very real. Cold War Battlegrounds Thesis: During the Cold War, there were many events that pitted democracy versus communism. Objectives Students will be able to identify and describe the events of the Cold War. Students will be able to explain why events of the Cold War would benefit both the US & USSR. Procedure Activity - Cold War Battlegrounds Packet and answer questions Key Questions: 1. Why was the Kitchen Debate significant?
- The USSR would not test another atomic weapon for two years. - After the Soviet atomic bomb success, the idea of building a hydrogen bomb became a reality - , opposed its creation due to its potential of destruction. Would later be accused of being a communist and have his reputation damaged. In 1963, his reputation would be restored. - The Soviet Union would spend a great deal of time and money building atomic weapons to keep pace with the United States. The arms race had begun. - In response to the Soviet Union becoming an atomic nation, Great Britain would become one as well in 1952 with the support of the United States. - The arms race would have its starts and stops throughout the Cold War but the threat of war was always very real. Cold War Battlegrounds Thesis: During the Cold War, there were many events that pitted democracy versus communism. Objectives Students will be able to identify and describe the events of the Cold War. Students will be able to explain why events of the Cold War would benefit both the US & USSR. Procedure Activity - Cold War Battlegrounds Packet and answer questions Key Questions: 1. Why was the Kitchen Debate significant?
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