Objective To analyse the reasons why the USSR became a superpower after WWII Consider the origins of the Cold War Task 1 What can you learn Core Describe What can you see Stretch Explain What learn ID: 748874
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Why did the USSR become a super power after WWII?
Objective:
To analyse the reasons why the USSR became a superpower after WWII
Consider the origins of the Cold WarSlide2
Task 1:What can you learn?
Core
: Describe: What
can you see?Stretch: Explain: What learn from this cartoon? What is the deeper meaning?Above and Beyond: Evaluate: What does this cartoon suggest about the cold war? How useful is it?Slide3Slide4
Starter:
What can you learn from this cartoon?
Bear
Globe/World
Uncle Sam
Character
: strong, powerful, big, scary?
Shown
on the right (East)
Geographical position
Geographically USSR is in the East
R
epresents the USSR
Represents the USA
Shown
on the left (West)
Geographical position
Geographically USSR is in the East
Character
:
Influential, determined
Staring at each otherSlide5
What’s happening to the globe?
Which character is the ‘scariest’? Why?
Using one word, describe the relationship.
Is this a game?
If so
How do you win?
Who ‘weighs’ the most?
What makes something powerful?
Starter:
What
does this cartoon suggest about the cold war?Slide6
What was the Cold War?
Write down a definition of
Superpower’ and one for
‘Cold War’.Use page 110/1 to help.Slide7
Who were the Superpowers?
Before WW2 there were several ‘Great Powers’ including Britain, France, Germany, America and the Soviet Union. WW2 changed this situation:
Germany and Japan were defeated and seriously weakened
France had been defeated and occupied by Germany during the war and lost its status as a great powerBritain was victorious but almost bankrupt Two countries, however, emerged stronger and were clearly far more economically and militarily powerful that the rest of the worldUSA and the Soviet Union Slide8
Background
to the Cold War
The Cold War is the name given to the rivalry and tension between the two superpowers. There was never any direct fighting although there remained an atmosphere of distrust and hostility between the two countries.
By 1950 both the USA and Soviet Union had nuclear weapons. This meant a ‘hot’ war between them was less likely, as it would result in total destruction for both sides. Therefore a Cold War of words,
propaganda
and threats developed.Slide9
The ‘Iron Curtain’Slide10
Communism vs Capitalism
The Cold War started
in 1945 following the end of
WW2 but
there had been
ideological rivalry since 1917…Slide11
We should make as many products as we can and sell them for profits Slide12
There should be one political party Slide13
Fairness and equality for all Slide14
Freedom and opportunity for all Slide15
People should be free to start their own businesses and make profit Slide16
There should be a variety of political parties for people to choose between Slide17
Everyone must work for the stateSlide18
We should only make as many products as we need Slide19
We will enforce strict censorship- no one should criticise the stateSlide20
We believe in people having freedom of speech on political matters Slide21Slide22Slide23
Tree of Superpower
Read p110 – 114 and make notes on your tree. Use the following headings for your 3 main branches: Global Superpower; Economic Superpower; Military Superpower.
Add sub branches to the main branches for sub headings e.g. Spheres of influence etc.
Drawings can also be added.Slide24
To what extent was military strength the key factor in making the USSR into a superpower after World War Two?Slide25
To what extent was military strength the key factor in making the USSR into a superpower after World War Two?
Military Strength
Economic Power
Sphere of Political Influence
We are going to agree with the question that this was the most importantSlide26
To what extent was military strength the key factor in making the USSR into a superpower after World War Two?
The USSR emerged as a superpower after World War Two due to a number of interrelated factors. Some suggest that it was due to their
military strength
by the start of the 1950s, which had been partly demonstrated by their victory over the Nazis in World War Two. Others argue that the main factor in giving them superpower status was their economic strength or the geographical influence they had, particularly over Eastern Europe.
It will be argued that to a large extent that military strength was the key factor in making the USSR a superpower, since it underpinned their geographical influence.
Start by identifying the factor named in the question
Go on to outline the other factors that are not mentioned in the question but that you know are relevant to this topic
Finish by setting out your thesis statement WITH a brief explanation of why you think this!
IntroductionSlide27
PEQ
“How far was Russia’s Victory in the Second World War the major reason for the USSR’s emergence as a super power? (30 marks)”
Look at the question on the left.
How would you go about answering it?Discuss in pairs for three minutes.Now write the introduction and a conclusion to this question.Slide28
The start of the Cold warTASK: Comprehension
Read pages 110-114.
Look at the bullet points on the right.
Write BRIEF notes (2-3 sentences ) on each one.You have 15 mins so work fast.Spheres of influence.Stalinisation of Eastern Europe.Start of the Cold War.Economic superpowerFourth Five Year Plan
Economic Boom
Military Superpower.