The Cold War in Europe
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Objective
I can identify the two main groups of countries involved in the Cold War in Europe.
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Warm-up video
The Infographics Show · 10:07
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Practice
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Based on the video, what were the two main opposing sides or groups of countries involved in the Cold War in Europe?
Name three countries that were part of the group led by the United States during the Cold War in Europe.
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what were the two main groups of countries that were involved in the Cold War in Europe? The video describes a division in Europe during the Cold War. What were the names used to refer to the two sides of this division? Based on the video, what were the two major opposing alliances or blocs of countries that existed in Europe during the Cold War?”
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