Cold War Beginnings

Cold War Beginnings

Grade 5 · Social Studies · 45 min· Va Sol Usii.8

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can describe how the Cold War started between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Why Did the Cold War Begin?

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe one action taken by the Soviet Union after World War II that increased tensions with the United States and explain why it caused tension. Explain how the differing beliefs about government and economics between the United States and the Soviet Union contributed to the start of the Cold War.

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