How do I answer a controversy question? Lesson Aim: To start writing up your answer. N.B. Source record sheets/word count. TASK: what was our structure? – mini whiteboards.

Q. Using sources K,L to N, and your own knowledge, how far do you accept the view of source K, that it was American foreign policy that ‘crystallised the Cold War?’ Structure: Introduction – refer to arguments set out in the sources (like your factors). American foreign policy USSR foreign policy European foreign policy Conclusion – Was it American policy which crystallised Cold War?

Are we able to come up with a class plan Are we able to come up with a class plan? – Using sources and our own knowledge? Create a plan on table. Intro American foreign policy USSR foreign policy European foreign policy Conclusion Source in black. Own knowledge in a different colour.

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