The Cold War was an ongoing political rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies that developed after World War II. It was waged on political, economic, and propaganda fronts and lasted until 1991.
As an introduction to our unit on the Cold War, I would like you to watch the video below providing an overview of the origins of the Cold War.
Assignment:
Origins of the Cold War
Name
Terms:
Define the following term(s):
- self-determination [1 mark]
Questions:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences, remembering to provide detail, evidence and quotes to support your answers.
- What was the "Cold War" and what makes it different from other wars? [3 marks]
- What was the most important thing that Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Premier, wanted after World War II? Discuss the first steps he took to achieve this. [5 marks]
- After World War II, how would you describe the state in which Europe existed? [3 marks]
- Discuss how this situation (the state in which Europe existed at the end of WWII) influenced the United States to take action in Europe. [5 marks]
- Discuss the importance of the creation of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) in terms of changing United States policy. [3 marks]
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