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1. Warm Up: CornersA tornado has wiped out your neighborhood. You go home to inspect the damage, and there’s a man writing out checks to people whose houses were destroyed. He offers you a check that will be enough to repair your home. He says there are no strings attached and nothing you have to do for it. Why did he give you the money?Choose the corner you agree with the most
2. ObjectivesContent: Interpret a map on the Marshall Plan and rank the top two countries who received aid.Learning: List 5 rights guaranteed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
3. The Cold WarPost WWII and the 1950’s
4. Rebuilding After WWIIUnited States wanted to prevent economic and political instability in Europe.Marshall PlanGeorge C. Marshall’s plan to provide Europe with massive economic aid ($) to help rebuild their economies and to prevent the spread of Communism (Containment)
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6. Post War GermanyGermany was partitioned into West and East GermanyWest Germany became Democratic and returned to self-rule after occupation.East Germany became Communist and stayed under Soviet control.
7. Post War JapanAmerica stayed in Japan for 7 years to re-buildJapan was demilitarized, adopted a democratic government, and returned to self-ruleJapan soon became an ally of the United States
8. United Nations Formed near the end of WWII to prevent future global warsFirst United Nations (UN) meeting in 1946 in California50 nations attended and agreed to settle disputes peacefullyEleanor Roosevelt and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9. U.S. EconomySwitched from making war materials to consumer goodsThe economy was strongIncreased demand for American productsHealthy job marketIncreased productivityIncrease in buying on credit
10. U.S. WorkforceMen were able to return to work since economy was boomingMost women returned to caring for the home and children full time.Labor Unions became more powerfulWorkers gain more benefitsHigher salaries
11. Life in Post WWII USABaby BoomThere was an explosion of baby births following WWII.1946-196479 million babies were born
12. Life in Post WWII USAG.I. Bill of RightsGave educational, housing, and employment benefits to WWII veterans.
13. Life in Post WWII USAWomen’s RoleOver time, expect women balance household, children, and a job.Because of prosperity, the next generation of women entered workforce in large numbers
14. Technology in the USAExplosion of technologyThe airline industry grew with the use of the Jet engineEisenhower created the interstate highway systemhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggtH05LFF3k
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16. ObjectivesContent: Analyze a political cartoon from the Cold War and determine its message.Compare the Butter Battle Book and the Cold War and explain its symbolism.Learning: List the characteristics of the two superpowers.
17. U.S.A. vs. U.S.S.R.Origins of the Cold War
18. Cold WarThe state of tension and intimidation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. There was no actual fighting, but the rest of the world took sides.
19. Two SuperpowersUnited StatesDemocracy – government where supreme power rests with the people.Capitalism – private ownership of goods.
20. Two SuperpowersSoviet Union (U.S.S.R.)Dictatorship – absolute power in the hands of one personCommunism – all people own equally
21. U.S. PolicyDuring the Cold War, the United States pledged to help any country threatened by Communism. Containment - to stop the spread of Communism
22. Superpower CompetitionCompetition took place between the two superpowers (U.S. and U.S.S.R.) in many areas.InfluenceWeaponsTechnology
23. InfluenceAfter WWII, the U.S.S.R. dominated Eastern European countries and forced them to accept Communism/ Dictatorship.The U.S. used money to influence countries in Western Europe to be Capitalist/Democratic.
24. “ From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an iron curtain has descended across the continent” -Winston Churchill, 1946
25. WeaponsArms Race -competition for military supremacy (nuclear weapons)Both sides want the most powerful weapons and the largest number of them.Duck and Cover Instructional Video
26. What is the political cartoon trying to tell people about the Cold War?
27. TechnologySpace Race - competition for space explorationSoviets launched first satellite into space (Sputnik)U.S. was first to land on the moonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDtWnCSsBSQ&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1
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29. ObjectivesContent: Compare the Butter Battle Book and the Cold War and explain its symbolism.Learning: List facts about telegrams from McCarthy and a draft from Truman.
30. BerlinFirst serious Cold War conflictBlockade Soviet Union blocked cars and trains in and out of West Berlin. This was an attempt to rid West Berlin of DemocracyAirliftU.S. responded by airlifting food and supplies to the people of West Berlinhttps://youtu.be/cH-GVf9floo
31. http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall/videos/deconstructing-history-berlin-wallBerlin Wall: built by Soviets in 1961 and stood until November 1989 to keep the two sides separate.
32. https://youtu.be/_MNNl-oOI7I
33. NATO vs. Warsaw PactU.S. and other free countries signed an agreement called the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Promise to defend each other against an attack by a Communist nation (“to attack one is to attack all”)In response to NATO, Communist countries signed a similar agreement called the Warsaw Pact. The U.S.S.R. was the leader
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35. U.S. At Home: The Red ScareRed = CommunismSenator Joe McCarthy began a Communist witch hunt in the early 1950’s. He identified US citizens he believed to be supporters of Communism. (McCarthyism) Thousands of people were accused of espionage (spying), ruining their lives and careers.http://youtu.be/X_uTbVfDtgI
36. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were accused of spying for the Soviets and were executedhttp://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rosenbergs-executed
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38. Warm Up: List reasons why you think these tunnels were built
39. ObjectivesContent: Compare maps from the beginning of the Cold War to 1962.Learning: List reasons the Vietnamese tunnels were builtList the events of the Cold War in chronological order.
40. Korean War 1950-1953After WWII, Korea was occupied by Soviet Union in the North and the U.S. in the South. Both became their own states North Korea led by Kim Il Sung (Communist)South Korea led by Syngman Rhee (anti Communist)
41. North Korea invaded South Korea and the U.S. sent troops to help South Korea resist the spread of Communism.After the United Nations sent troops to help South Korea, China helped North Korea.
42. Korean War 1950-1953The war eventually ended in a stalemateThe dividing line between North and South Korea is almost in the same position as before the war.
43. Rising TensionsU.S. U2 spy plane shot down over the Soviet Union (1960)Cuban Revolution (1953-1959)Overthrow of a pro U.S. government by Fidel Castro Cuba becomes Communist
44. Bay of Pigs Invasion (1961)Failed U.S. sponsored invasion of Cuba to take down the Communist government led by Fidel CastroCuba
45. According to this map: Which countries are now Communist?Is the United States containing communism?.
46. CubaCuban Missile Crisis (1962) “The closest the world ever came to nuclear war” U.S. spy plane captures pictures of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. President Kennedy ordered a naval blockade of Cuba and demanded the removal of the missiles.
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48. https://youtu.be/H5ZzL9KsyPYhttps://youtu.be/-yfIoHXOO9E
49. Cuba13 day standoff lead to the agreement:U.S. will never again invade Cuba Soviet Union will remove all nuclear weapons from Cuba (U.S. will remove also)http://qz.com/314271/a-timeline-of-us-cuban-relations-since-the-cuban-revolution/
50. VietnamVietnam was divided after they won independence from France in 1954.North Vietnam was Communist (leader: Ho Chi Minh) South Vietnam was not (leader: Diem). North Vietnam wanted to unify both states to form one country with Ho Chi Minh as its leader.
51. Gulf of TonkinGulf of Tonkin IncidentPresident Johnson used a reported attack on two U.S. ships to pass the Gulf of Tonkin ResolutionThe resolution granted Johnson the authority to militarily assist South Vietnam without Congress’ approval.
52. Vietnam War 1955-1975By 1965 U.S. was actively fighting with the South Vietnamese to stop the spread of Communism from North Vietnam.Remember the Domino Theory: If one country falls to Communism, all the surrounding countries are at risk to fall too!http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/cu-chi-tunnels
53. Rise of Anti-War ProtestsAmericans were sharply divided over involvement in the Vietnam WarProtests increased because there were not enough volunteers for the war. This caused the U.S. government to draft soldiers for the war.
54. Kent State Massacre May 1970
55. War Ends in VietnamThe Vietnam War finally ended for the U.S. with a cease fire agreement.U.S. troops withdrew in 1973.By 1975 North Vietnam took Saigon and South Vietnam surrendered.
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57. ObjectivesContent: Decide who won the Cold War and defend your answer.Learning: Summarize the events of the Cold War.
58. Communism’s Height in 1980Red = Pro Soviet UnionYellow = Pro ChinaBlack – neutral
59. Problems for the U.S.S.R.Too many different ethnic groups, languages and cultures to stay united.Unable to keep the country successful with strict communism (and an arms race with the United States)
60. Berlin Wallhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYdjbpBk6A&feature=related&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=activehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnYXbJ_bcLc&feature=related1987- U.S. President Ronald Reagan tells Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to “Tear down this wall!”1989 – Berlin Wall is taken downGermany reunited in 1990.
61. End of the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.)By December 25th, 1991 the Communist government of the USSR Collapses15 independent countriesBoris Yeltsin - Russian President
62. Communist countries today (5)Cuba, China, Laos, Vietnam & North Korea
63. Who won the Cold War? Explain.