Foundations of the Cold War Analysis
Identify key factors that contributed to the Cold War's origins, evolution, and resolution. Explore the roles of key figures, ideologies, power dynamics, and fears that shaped this historical conflict.
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What were the foundations of the Cold War? LO: To analyse what helped to create the conditions of the Cold War.
Todays purpose We are going to identify the foundations of the Cold War: the key factors that helped to underpin the Cold War and kept it going for so long. These are going to help us understand what caused the Cold War, how and why it changed over time, and what brought it to an end.
What are the foundations of a school? What would be the effect if some of the foundations were weakened or removed? What does this tell us about which are most important? Site staff Teachers Students teacher Head
Identifying our foundations To help us identify our foundations, we are going to read the stories of some key figures who were involved in the Cold War. These will give us clues as to what created the Cold War and kept it going.
Key individuals and your groups Joseph McCarthy Dean Acheson Andrei Sakharov Vyacheslav Molotov Rudi Dutschke
As you read, underline information relevant to your number: 1. Money, jobs or trade 2. International political power being the most powerful country 3. Fear and paranoia 4. Differences in ideology (capitalism/communism) 5. Weapons or their development
Now re-read the information youve underlined Does it help to explain why the Cold War started or why it carried on? If not then cross it out.
Which foundation matches your work? 1. Money, jobs or trade 2. Fear and paranoia 3. International political power being the most powerful country 4. Differences in ideology (capitalism/communism) 5. Weapons or their development 1. Economic factors 2. Mutual fear 3. Desire for supremacy 4. Ideology 5. The arms race Now rank these foundations in order of importance in your group. Which were most important in creating and sustaining the Cold War? Write one sentence explaining your ranking.
Plenary Be ready to share which foundation your group thinks is most important and give evidence to justify why.
