Unit+16+-+The+Cold+War+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, students will be examining the causes, courses, and consequences of the Cold War. We'll begin by looking at the political agreements that took place during World War II and how those various conferences led to the Cold War. We'll look at the various events of the Cold War and how the political actions of various administrations either heightened or deescalated the conflict. Finally, we'll look at why the Cold War ultimately ended and what lingering effects of this conflict still exist today.

__Essential Questions__

 * Was the Cold War inevitable?
 * Was the US fear of the spread of communism justified? Why or why not? Were the actions that the US took to prevent the spread of communism, both domestically and abroad, justified? Why or why not?
 * Would the Soviet Union have survived as a nation had it not been for staunch US/Western opposition to their policies?
 * In what ways was the Cold War manifested in pop culture? Did pop culture reflect the views of Americans or did it place those views in the minds of Americans?

__Class #1 - Cold War Origins and Intro to APUSH Goes To The Movies (Monday, March 26th)__
1. Read Chapter 36 in American Pageant (Note: Given that this is the first class immediately after break, I will not be too worried if you do not have this done. Have this read prior to the Unit Quiz.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Introduce APUSH Goes To the Movies 3. WWII Conferences - How did they lead to the Cold War? - See document below 4. Discuss [|Cold War Origins] 5. Work on reading assignment for this class and next.
 * In-Class Activities:**



**__Class #2 - McCarthy, Eisenhower, and Kennedy Confront the Cold War (Block F - Tues., March 27th, Block B - Wed., March 28th)__**
1. Read pg. 943-951 and 958-979 in American Pageant (Due to the immense number of events in this section, expect a short matching quiz to help you better recall these events.) 2. Note: Your "Movie Pitch" is due at 8 am on Thursday morning!!!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A (We'll allot plenty of time for this as a TON of events are covered in the reading.) 3. Discussion - To what extent was the media responsible for the hysteria surrounding the Cold War? 4. Begin work on Cold War Class Study Guide
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - LBJ Through the End of the Cold War (Block B - Mon., April 2nd, Block F - Tues., April 3rd)__
1. Read pg. 991-994, 1003-1008, 1011-1013, 1016-1017, 1027-1028, 1036-1041, and 1046-1049 in American Pageant 2. Continue to work on your Cold War Class Study Guide
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. 5 Minute Essay 4. Continue to work on Cold War Class Study Guide
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Unit Wrap Up (Block B - Wed., April 4th, Block F - Thurs., April 5th)__
1. Complete your Unit 16 Study Guide 2. Finish your work on your Cold War Class Study Guide 3. Review for your quiz
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. Multiple Choice Quiz (20 questions) 4. Discussion - Now what?
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Unit Resources__
Unit 16 Timeline Terms



Early Cold War Quiz #1 Early Cold War Quiz #2

Early Cold War Terms