Thursday, October 9, 2014

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Today we worked on reviewing the exam questions for tomorrow.

Notebooks due tomorrow!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Berlin Airlift Crossword: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_gpVfHfuRG2Q3BfVzhlbjJlR1k/edit?usp=drive_web

Test Question #4
Explain historical roots of the conflict between the United States and Soviet Union

Exam Writing Guide

1.  Explain the historical roots of the conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.

·         US support for anti-Bolshevik forces in 1917
·         US invasion of Russia 1917
·         Treaty of Brest Litovsk
·         Russia excluded from Treaty of Versailles
·         US refusal to recognize Russian government
·         Red Scare in the US

·         German-Soviet Non-aggression Pact
·         Delayed 2nd Front / 20 M deaths in Soviet Union
·         Lack of aid during war
·         Exclusion from atomic bomb research



2.  Compare and contrast the different world views espoused by the Soviet Union and the United States

·         Communism vs. Capitalism
·         State property vs. Private property
·         Atheistic vs. Judeo-Christian
·         Workers vs. Owners
·         Marxism, Communist Manifesto
·         World Revolution
·         Satellite Nations vs. Iron Curtain


3.  Analyze the US role in the reconstruction of Europe and contrast it to US policy following WWI.

·         Isolationism vs. engagement
·         League of Nations vs. United Nations
·         Division of Europe / Germany after WWII
·         Reparations vs. Marshall Plan
·         Berlin Airlift


4.  Analyze the development of the Truman Doctrine and its application in the Cold War.

·         Containment
·         NSC-68
·         George Kennan
·         Aid to nations fighting communism
·         Greece / Turkey
·         NATO

Monday, October 6, 2014

Prezi on Berlin Airlift-


http://prezi.com/r7tqdtesonxa/cold-war-heats-up/

Test Question #3



·         Compare and contrast the different world views espoused by the Soviet Union and the United States
 
Answer the question in its entirety.  Notes from class today will assist you in answering the question.  Refer the to book/notes as well as any other resources you deem necessary in order to fully answer the question.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Answer these two questions in full.  These are two of your test questions that you will have to answer.

1. Analyze the US Role in reconstruction of Europe.
2. Analyze the development of the Truman Doctrine and its application in the Cold War.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Today we worked on the Cold War Map

You need to come and see me and get the map and questions from me.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Today we completed the UN Worksheet. 
Table of Contents title: UN Worksheet (tape in when done)
You can either print the worksheet from the links below or come to my room and get one from me (I have extras)

United Nations Worksheet page 1-https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_gpVfHfuRG2OHg1VmZnVldxSm8/edit?usp=sharing

United Nations Worksheet page 2-https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_gpVfHfuRG2TTdicFZJaUo3d2s/edit?usp=sharing

United Worksheet-https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B_gpVfHfuRG2UFp6SlNMSVpmX2c/edit?usp=sharing