4.20.17 Unit 9: The Cold War

Entry Task International Politics Take out your questions from yesterday & let’s finish those You will have to share readings b/c some people don’t follow directions & now I don’t have enough for everyone

Cartoon Analysis We are armed against our imperialistic enemies We seek the friendship of America We hate American capitalism We have no fear of war – we love peace Note: Cartoonists typically use animals to represent nations. The US is usually represented by an eagle & the Soviet Union by a bear. 1. Describe more fully the type of bear that each of these heads represents. 2. What evidence supports the existence of each of the “four bears”? 3. Does the cartoonist indicate which of the four bears he believes is the real one? Can there be more than one real bear?

International Politics Cartoon outlines the confusion in the US about the Soviet Union’s intentions. Different US policy makers had different ideas of what the Soviet Union was going to do. 4 distinct options emerged for what the US should do next. Hand out “Options in Brief”

Option 1: Impose a Pax Americana New era of peaceful relations Our mission is freedom for all peoples Soviet Union’s schemes must be stopped now US military should force S.U. to accept political & economic freedom How do people in this group view the Soviet Union?

Option 2: Contain Communism Isolationism doesn’t work Soviet Union wants to expand communism US can’t let communism expand Work with other free nations to prevent communism from spreading How do people in this group view the Soviet Union?

Option 3: Co-Exist & Compromise Peace is possible only when powerful countries work together We reject communism, but desire peace We should build up our relationships with other countries and not use force How do people in this group view the Soviet Union?

Option 4: Isolationism WWII win = safety Oceans protect us from invasion We should not get involved in foreign affairs Forcing the Soviet Union to adopt our ways will only lead to war How do people in this group view the Soviet Union?

Option Specialists You will work in groups to dissect one of the 4 options and become specialists on that option. As a group, read the information on your option and answer the questions You will be sharing this information with other people.

Groups – 1st Verania Eli Gus Kieran Dan Kenzie Pierre Kelly Mitchell 1: Pax Americana 2: Containment 3: Co-exist 4: Isolationism Verania Eli Gus Kieran Dan Kenzie Pierre Kelly Mitchell Sarah Julia Margo Jenny Justin Lena Isaac Amanda Zach Brie Nicole Marques Mia Elise Rebekah Arry Claire Jack Mackenzie A Jake Kenneth

Groups – 2nd Sarah Rashon Josh Daisy Kira Alex B Sana Brandon Brendan 1: Pax Americana 2: Containment 3: Co-exist 4: Isolationism Sarah Rashon Josh Daisy Kira Alex B Sana Brandon Brendan Cassidy April Willow Chase Madison Cole Jameson Marcos Josiah Kristina Bruno Bella Adrian Sean Akirah Max Sam Julie Jun Shelby Brenna Sophia Alex C

Groups – 4th Allie Chloe Daniel Alison Ruby Stephanie Zach Mack Siarfo 1: Pax Americana 2: Containment 3: Co-exist 4: Isolationism Allie Chloe Daniel Alison Ruby Stephanie Zach Mack Siarfo Sandesh Jack Li Erik Caroline Davis Garrett Nick Serag Sam Rachel Trinity Anthony Elias Lauryn Victoria Kyree David Jacob D Jacob B Ryan Leila

Groups – 5th Meg David Sylas Akim Jaedon Abby H Nerea Alanna Dil Sunny 1: Pax Americana 2: Containment 3: Co-exist 4: Isolationism Meg David Sylas Akim Jaedon Abby H Nerea Alanna Dil Sunny Alexis Abby F Stuart Roberto Julia Aya Conner Lyndon Jasmine Payton Cameron Sidney Nathan Melodie Daniel Zach Erik Will Micah Ethan

Option Jigsaw Read the information on your option and answer the questions You will be sharing this information with other people