Objective: Students will identify one of the top ten most critical moments of the Cold War and how the event shaped foreign policy in the U.S.
World War II had a profound effect on the world. Following the war, two opposing political ideologies emerged: Democracy vs. Communism. The United States was embroiled in a stand off that threatened the very foundation of Freedom. In an effort to contain or extinguish communistic takeover, the U.S engaging in another world war and the Cold War drove U.S. foreign policy for the next 40 years.
Assignment:
Select one of the events listed, research the topic and address the following criteria in your report:
- Use directly quoted information to support your analysis, identify the source document with Chicago style footnotes.
Learning Resources: The only resource available in this weeks module is The Cold War part 2 so student will need to seek outside resources to fully address this discussion.
This list is not representative of the entire events of the Cold War but they are considered to be the top 10 causes, conflicts, circumstances and events that influenced the nationalist tensions on a global scale.
1st Post: Submit your Cold War Report
I provided a template for you to follow:
2nd & 3rd Post: After reading over your fellow students Cold War Reports select two reports that are different from the one you picked and compare/contrast. add to or argue against.
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Be sure to use the sources as supporting evidence when you formulate your discussions. Direct quotes are welcomed as long as you cite them in text and with a footnote (Chicago style)