U.S. History March 26th, 2018
Warm Up Get the new Warm Up sheet. Learning Target: I will analyze events leading up to the Cold War. What was the United Nations? What and when was the “Cold War”?
US- Soviet Relations During WWII Use the reading to answer the questions on the worksheet. You may divide the work up amongst your group if you’d like. Skip Question 1 on the “Extra Challenge” side, but complete Question 2.
The Cold War Introduction Brief Notes - see board
The Cold War Intro An understanding of the period from 1945 - 1947 is necessary for an understanding of US foreign policy, domestic politics, & international relations for the 4 decades that followed. Imagine yourself back in the spring of 1945 as you read the excerpts with your group. Discuss these questions and be ready to share: 1.What overall impression of U.S.-Soviet relations is conveyed? 2.What accounts for this attitude?
Cold War Intro Now read the excerpts for March 1946. Discuss these questions and be ready to share: 1.How has the tone of international relations changed? 2.Which passages most clearly illustrate this change? 3.What accounts for the shift in attitude?