Discussion 1
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:
- Process for selecting your event: In the past I have pre-selected your event but I want all of you to choose for yourself in case there is something that may pertain to your Research assignment so it will be a “first come” basis. Make sure you include the Cold war event in the subject line so we do not get any repeats… this way, when you complete your 2nd and 3rd post you will actually have something to compare/contrast.
- Define the conflict, cause, effect, resolution and impact of the event in relation to the Cold War.
- Select two primary source document that reflects and relates to your report.
- Use directly quoted information to support your analysis, identify the source document with Chicago style footnotes.
- Provide a bibliography of at least 3resources in addition to the two primary sources.
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.
- The Atomic Bombs of August 6th & 9th, 1945.
- East Bloc of 1938 to 1948.
- Israeli/ Arab Conflict began from 1948 to approximately 1969
- Berlin Blockade from June 24- 1948 to May 12, 1949.
- Korean War from June 25th, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
- Sputnik 1 launched on October 4, 1957.
- U-2 spy plane shot down May 1, 1960.
- Berlin Wall construction begins on August 13, 1961.
- The Cuban Missile Crisis October,1962.
- United States enters Vietnam, 1962
- Do you have one of your own? Send me an e mail for approval.
1st Post: Submit your Cold War Report
I provided a template for you to follow:
- EVENT:
- BACKGROUND:
- CONFLICT:
- RESOLUTION:
- IMPACT ON FOREIGN POLICY:
- BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RESOURCES:
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)
