The Cold War
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Objective
I can explain the key events and policies that defined the Cold War era.
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Warm-up video
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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What were the two major superpowers involved in the Cold War, and how did their political ideologies differ?
Describe the significance of the Marshall Plan and how it was a response to the conditions in post-World War II Europe.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Describe the impact of the Marshall Plan on post-World War II Europe and explain how it was a response to the geopolitical climate of the time. Explain the significance of the Cuban Missile Crisis in the context of Cold War tensions and discuss how it influenced U.S.-Soviet relations. ”
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