Unit 4: The Cold War In what ways did the Cold War change the world? 6 weeks Enduring Understandings Suggested Texts and Resources Students examine political, social, and economic changes Modern World History Holt – occurring around the globe after World War II. Chapter 17: Restructuring the Postwar World Chapter 18: The Colonies Become New Nations *optional/may be of interest The rivalry between the USSR and United States sits at center stage. With much of Europe and parts of Asia in ruins after TCI History Alive! World Connections World War II, the United States and USSR emerge as rival Chapter 26 superpowers. Their political and military confrontations Chapter 27 dominate world affairs for the next 40 years. DBQ Project Historical themes of power and authority, revolution, and DBQ: The Soviet Union: What should textbooks emphasize? science and technology are explored by students during this time period. Advances in science, communications, and technology improve life for many people and help create a global economy. RAFT (speech, letter, political cartoon, posters) Knowledge of concepts such as: -Cold War players and their goals -communism, democracy (as political ideology and characteristics of each system) -spread of communism vs containment Heartland AEA Resources -Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, NATO, Warsaw Pact Learn 360 NetTrekker Specific vocabulary such as: Newsela -containment, satellite state, iron curtain, spheres of influence, Link to Course Page: deterrents, arms race, space race, proxy war Link to Curriculum 101 Office Mix:
Unit 4: The Cold War In what ways did the Cold War change the world? 6 weeks Enduring Understandings Suggested Texts and Resources Students examine political, social, and economic changes occurring around the globe after World War II. The rivalry between the USSR and United States sits at center stage. With much of Europe and parts of Asia in ruins after World War II, the United States and USSR emerge as rival superpowers. Their political and military confrontations dominate world affairs for the next 40 years. Historical themes of power and authority, revolution, and science and technology are explored by students during this time period. Advances in science, communications, and technology improve life for many people and help create a global economy. Knowledge of concepts such as: -Cold War players and their goals -communism, democracy (as political ideology and characteristics of each system) -spread of communism vs containment -Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, NATO, Warsaw Pact Specific vocabulary such as: -containment, satellite state, iron curtain, spheres of influence, deterrents, arms race, space race, proxy war Modern World History – Holt Chapter 17: Restructuring the Postwar World Chapter 18: The Colonies Become New Nations *optional/may be of interest TCI History Alive! World Connections Chapter 26 Chapter 27 DBQ Project DBQ: The Soviet Union: What should textbooks emphasize? RAFT (speech, letter, political cartoon, posters) Heartland AEA Resources Learn 360 NetTrekker Newsela Link to Course Page: Link to Curriculum 101 Office Mix:
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