(1.3.

b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC

questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:

Stopping the spread /

influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Title: Impact of the Cold War on Europe

Date: December 4, 2014

Write down the

Topical Essential Question.

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Containment
Policy to stop the spread of
communism after World War II

The U.S. and other major nations

did not want another large scale
war so soon after WWII
Preferred a Cold War over a
Hot War

Truman Doctrine
1947: bill to provide economic
and military aid to free nations
threatened by internal or
external opponents.

TWS - Construct a
Plan of Action:
Based upon
_______________,
the best way to
contain
communism after
WWII is
________________
___.

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

The Marshall Plan

A.K.A. European Recovery Act of 1946
Provided economic aid and humanitarian relief to

support to Western European nations in shambles

after WWII

Intended to stall more territorial claims of the

Soviet Union
Made the countrys economic recovery dependent

on the U.S.

From 1948-1951, U.S. provided over $12 billion

in economic investment
Food
Raw materials
Capital equipment

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

TWS - Evaluate:
Evaluate the Marshall Plan. Do you think it was
effective/ineffective in containing communism? Justify/Explain
CHALLENGE! - Do you think there were any alternative
motives for the U.S. in providing Europe with assistance with
their recovery? Basically, what did the U.S. get out of spending
this money on Europe?

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Berlin, located deep within the Soviet occupation

zone, divided just like the nation of Germany
West Berlin Allies
East Berlin Soviets

June 1948: Soviets attempted to take control of

the entire city by blockading traffic to and from
West Berlin.
Served as further proof that Soviet communism

needed to be contained.

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

TWS - Construct a Plan of

Action:
Based upon ______, the
best way to stop
communism from taking
Berlin is to __ __.

CHALLENGE! The threat

of the Soviets overrunning
West Berlin was a constant
threat. However, they
never did. Why do you
think this was the case?

(1.3.b) SWBAT
identify and evaluate
the impact the Cold
War had on postWWII Europe.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 4 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following:
Stopping the spread /
influence of
Communism in
Europe.
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and U.S.S.R.
after WWII?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

In response to the blockade,

U.S. and British Air Forces began
airlifting supplies to the nearly
2 million people in West Berlin

24 hours a day cargo planes carried food, fuel, and

other desperately needed supplies into the city.
This lasted 10 months.

May 1949: Soviets finally gave in and removed the

blockade.

TWS - Evaluate: Evaluate the Berlin Airlift. Why do you think

the Airlift was such a victory for the U.S. and British?
Justify/Explain

OBJ: (1.2.f.) SWBAT

identify and analyze
the origins of the
Cold War.
Given an exit card &
document, SWBAT:
(80% accuracy) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following: The
Origins of the Cold
War
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and
U.S.S.R. after WWII?

O-EQ: How did the Cold

War impact economics,
politics, and society in
the United States?

The UN is a world peace-keeping

organization that was set up during
the Cold War.

It was formed in 1946 as a second attempt at a

diplomatic way to solve global problems (1st was
the League of Nations)
Namely to avoid war
51 nations ratified the UN charter in 1945
Member nations essentially agree to bring their
disputes to the UN body for peaceful settlement

TWS - Evaluate: Evaluate the information above. Both the

United States and Russia were/are in the UN. Why do you think
this is a problem? Justify/Explain

OBJ: (1.2.f.) SWBAT

identify and analyze
the origins of the
Cold War.
Given an exit card &
document, SWBAT:
(80% accuracy) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following: The
Origins of the Cold
War
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and
U.S.S.R. after WWII?

O-EQ: How did the Cold

War impact economics,
politics, and society in
the United States?

During the Cold War, new

military alliances were set up.

To contain Soviet influences

(communism), the U.S. set up alliances with friendly
nations.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was

created (called NATO)
A key NATO goal was to defend Western Europe against

any Soviet threat.

OBJ: (1.2.f.) SWBAT

identify and analyze
the origins of the
Cold War.
Given an exit card &
document, SWBAT:
(80% accuracy) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following: The
Origins of the Cold
War
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and
U.S.S.R. after WWII?

O-EQ: How did the Cold

War impact economics,
politics, and society in
the United States?

In 1955, and as a result

of the creation of NATO,
the Soviet Union formed
its own military alliance,
The Warsaw Pact.

The Soviet Union

dominated its Warsaw
Pact neighbors, forcing
them to follow its
policies.
In the event of war, the

WARSAW pact countries

were obligated to fight
with the Soviet Union.

OBJ: (1.2.f.) SWBAT

identify and analyze
the origins of the
Cold War.
Given an exit card &
document, SWBAT:
(80% accuracy) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph for
the following: The
Origins of the Cold
War
T-EQ: What caused
tensions between the
United States and
U.S.S.R. after WWII?

O-EQ: How did the Cold

War impact economics,
politics, and society in
the United States?

TWS Critical Thinking (Drawing Conclusions)

Why do you think most of the nations of Western Europe joined

NATO? Explain!

CHALLENGE! What role do you think the creation of NATO

and the Warsaw Pact played in the heightening of tensions
during the Cold War?