1. Focus Question: What was the Cold War? How and why did it begin?
Do Now: Write whether you agree or disagree -
Communism is bad.
The Cold War was a war between the U.S. and Canada.
The U.S. should always give weapons to its allies.
As soon as WW II ended, the U.S. and USSR became enemies.

2. After WW II, Germany was divided in two - East and West. The U. S
After WW II, Germany was divided in two - East and West. The U.S. and allies controlled the West, the USSR the East.

3. Soon after, all of Europe was divided West (allied with U. S
Soon after, all of Europe was divided West (allied with U.S.) and East (USSR).
The Iron Curtain

4. free-market economy
private property
Competition between the U.S. and USSR was a battle between capitalism and communism.
The U.S. also defined this competition as a battle between “democracy (U.S.) and “totalitarianism” (USSR).
command economy
government-owned property

5. The first “battle” of the Cold War took place in Greece and Turkey.

6. Instructions for “Open House” Focus on getting the following information:
Name
Country & Position
POV about communism/capitalism
Who are friends?
Who are enemies?
How are you helping your friends? Or, who is helping you?

7. Germany was divided after World War II.
One of the first battles of the Cold War took place because of civil war in Greece.