Bellwork: February 4 th 1.Write down at least two things that come to mind when you think of Germany.

As an introduction to Germany’s history, clear your desk and match the items together. They are key vocabulary or key items that you’ll hear about in our study of Germany.

Burrito Book page 5 Textbook page 322 – Read to yourself: “If you lived there…” “Building Background” “History of Germany” “Growth of a Nation”

Recession vs. Depression Top of Burrito Book page 5 Key Vocabulary: Depression: A drastic decline in business activity Most businesses are doing terrible Many/Most employees are laid off The Great Depression 1930s Compare to a recession: A moderate decline in business activity Some businesses are not doing well Some employees are laid off Recession is to Depression, as bad is to ______________

Background information This world has seen two world wars (World War I and World War II) Germany was very much involved in both. “War and Division.”

Germany’s History World War I - Germany lost WWI. WWI caused Germany to slip into a depression. Inflation was so high in Germany that money became almost worthless. Adolf Hitler – Rose to power promising jobs to people. Became leader of Nazi party and dictator of Germany

Germany’s History (continued) World War II – German people received jobs building war equipment and infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) Germany invaded Poland starting WWII Hitler and Nazis tried to kill all Jews in the Holocaust ( ) Germany loses WWII and Holocaust ends View Brainpop

On your Post-it note.. 1.How did World War II impact the creation of the European Union?

Bellwork: February 1 st 1.Who are the two opposing sides? 2.What are their elbows resting on? 3.What is the artist trying to illustrate? Symbol of Communism

After World War II… After World War II Germany was divided into West Germany and East Germany for 49 years. Germany’s capital, Berlin, was also divided. (Illustrate Germany divided on the bottom of pg. 6) West Germany Communist East Germany and Eastern Europe controlled by Communist Soviet Union Berlin

After World War II… Germany’s capital city, Berlin, was located in Communist East Germany. Therefore, the city was divided in half. West Berlin was controlled by the democratic countries of France, the US, and Britain. Berlin

The Berlin Wall East Berlin was governed by the Communist Soviet Union. A wall was built in 1961 to divide the city and keep citizens of East Berlin from escaping to West Berlin. The Berlin Wall kept East Berliners from escaping to West Berlin. (symbol of lack of freedom in Communism)

Western Europe vs. Eastern Europe The Cold War: a period of high tensions between the US and Soviet Union ( ) For almost 50 years, each country lived in fear of a nuclear attack. The Soviet Union was Communist and did not like the United States or its capitalism. After WWII, Eastern Europe was controlled and rebuilt by the Soviet Union (behind the “Iron Curtain”).

The Cold War: a period of high tensions between the US and Soviet Union ( ) US and Soviet Union trying to win allies during the Cold War (1945 – 1991) During the Cold War several other world events occurred: Korean War (Communist North Korea vs. Capitalist South Korea 1950s) Vietnam War (Communist North Vietnam vs. Capitalist South Vietnam) Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

Communist Soviet Union / USSR All of these nations were under control of Communist Soviet Union for more than 50 years.

Political Cartoons This shows Joseph Stalin (leader of the Soviet Union). What does this suggest about how the United States viewed Stalin and the Soviet Union?

The Iron Curtain How do you think the Iron Curtain affects Europe today? Do you think this cartoon suggests that the Soviet Union was open to foreign countries, or remained private?

The Iron Curtain Winston Churchill (leader of Great Britain) trying to peer underneath Joseph Stalin’s Iron Curtain. (Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union)

The end of World War II How do you think the author feels about the negotiations at the end of World War II?

The Cold War What does this suggests about the world during the time period of the Cold War?

The Cuban Missile Crisis Who is that on the island?

The Cuban Missile Crisis We were very afraid of having nuclear missiles of our enemy so close to our country.

The Cuban Missile Crisis John F. Kennedy (right) leader of the US in 1962 Vs. Nikita Krushev (left) leader of the Soviet Union in 1962 Both are sitting on nuclear weapons.

Assignment: Create a political cartoon A political cartoon makes a statement or belief about an issue. Often they use symbols (These are typically well known symbols, such as a flag, or in the case of the US, the eagle or Uncle Sam) If you would like to use symbols, check pages for all the flags of Europe.

Create a Political Cartoon about one of the following topics: Capitalism vs. Communism and the Cold War The significance of the Berlin Wall Martin Luther vs. the Catholic Church

Homework: Due Tuesday, Feb. 21 st Alternative assignment: create a collage of pictures (at least 8) that represent the same issues. Capitalism vs. Communism and the Cold War The significance of the Berlin Wall Martin Luther vs. the Catholic Church To get a good grade: It must be creative It must represent the issue. You must show effort (it must be colored and neat. It must look like you worked hard on it.)

Germany reunites In 1989 and 1990, citizens in most Communist countries began protesting for more freedoms. In 1990, East and West Germany reunited under a democratic government.

The Soviet Union In 1991, the Communist Soviet Union also lost control and became 15 different countries. These include Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.