(1.1a, 1.

2f) SWBAT
describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

In 1959, Fidel Castro came to power in an armed

revolt that overthrew Cuban dictator Fulgencio
Batista. The U.S. government distrusted Castro and
was wary of his relationship with Nikita Khrushchev,
the leader of the Soviet Union.
1.

How do you think this event (the Cuban Revolution) played

in the greater context of the Cold War? Explain!

2.

Why do you think the U.S. government distrusted the

relationship between Cuba and the U.S.S.R?

3.

CHALLENGE! The United States is just now (January

2015) beginning to normalize relations with Cuba. Explain
why you think this is the case!

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

SWBAT describe the Cold War policies of Kennedy

and evaluate the impact of the Bay of Pigs on his
presidency.

(Brick Words . Mortar Words)

Todays Essential Question:

Deals with Evaluate the impact of the Bay of Pigs
Evaluate - to judge or determine the significance, worth, or
quality of; assess:

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.

Given an exit card,

SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba

Title: Kennedy and Cuba (Bay of Pigs / Cuban

Missile Crisis)

Date: January 15, 2016

Write down the

Topical Essential
Question.

T-EQ: How can foreign

entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Create a Academic
Terminology section
Beneath the T-EQ

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Eisenhower was nearing the end

of his second term in 1960

The U.S. was experiencing its

most turbulent time since the end
of WWII.
Economic Recession

Launch of Sputnik & tension from the

Space Race

Election of 1960
John F. Kennedy (Democrat)
Richard Nixon (Republican)
First televised presidential debates (TV
is said to have handed the election to
Kennedy looked younger and healthier
Kennedy WINS!

TWS - Predict
Play the role of Kennedys
campaign advisor. Give
him three ways or
strategies in which you
think he could beat Nixon
in the debate. (Hint:
Think about the political
and social hot button
issues of the day).

Peer Evaluation:
1 pts.- Comp Sent
3 pts.- Uses specific
pieces of info from past
classes (x3)

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Cuban Revolution of 1959

led to the overthrow of
dictator Fulgencio Batista

Wealthy dictator who was supported by U.S. to contain

communism

Fidel Castro (Cuban Revolutionary)

promised to end poverty and inequality in Batistas Cuba
Became leader of the new Cuban communist government

after the revolution

Castro seized U.S. and British oil refineries and

threatened American sugar company interests
Congress passed an embargo against Cuban sugar

Led Castro to depend more upon Soviet aid

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba

Hoped to trigger a mass uprising in Cuba to overthrow

T-EQ: How can foreign

entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Eisenhower gave the CIA permission to train Cuban

exiles to plan an invasion of Cuba
Communist Castro
(prevent Communism from taking root)

Trained exiles (Cubans kicked out of the country) to lead the

invasion

January 20, 1961: Newly J.F. K took office

Learned of this plan and decided to go through with it

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

April 17, 1961: 1,300-1,500 Cuban exiles landed on

the southern coast of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs
Supported by US military
Failed U.S. Air Force airstrike left the small force

outnumbered

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Considered a huge
embarrassment for Kennedy
and the United States

Increased political

tensions between the US and Cuba/Soviet Union

TWS: Critique
1. In your mind, was this an appropriate action by JFK in attempting to
contain communism? Justify.
2. CHALLENGE! Analyze this event (Bay of Pigs) along with two
other events that occurred in the early stages of the Cold War. How
do you think it compares to the other two? Justify!
i. The Truman Doctrine
ii. Eisenhower and the Arms Race

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

20 min.
Complete the SOAPSTone and

Comprehension Statement on the document

Essential Question:
Critique (0-5) JFKs decision to execute the Bay of

Pigs Invasion:
Was JFKs decision to execute the Bay of Pigs Invasion
justified?

Then, write a paragraph (as you would write

for a body of an essay) that uses the
document appropriately to answer the E.Q.
SEEC Format with document citations.

(1.1a, 1.2f) SWBAT

describe the Cold War
policies of Kennedy &
evaluate the impact of
the Bay of Pigs and
Cuban Missile Crisis on
U.S./Soviet relations.
Given an exit card,
SWBAT: (80% acc) 1.
Answer 3 MC
questions 2. Write a
SEEC paragraph that
evaluates: Kennedy &
Policies/decisions
towards Cuba
T-EQ: How can foreign
entanglements and
problems impact the
prestige and security of
the U.S.?
O-EQ: How did the Cold
War impact economics,
politics, and society in the
United States?

Which of the following was NOT a 3. The role that television played in
the election of 1960
cause for the Bay of Pigs Invasion

1.
a.

b.
c.
d.

In order to overthrow Cubas

communist government, the US

2.
a.

b.
c.
d.

a.

The overthrow of Batista

Cubas close location to the US
The policy of Containment
Americas alliance with Castro

Trained Cuban exiles to start a

revolution
Negotiated closely with the Soviets
Threatened nuclear warfare
Increased espionage of the Soviet
Union

b.
c.
d.

Likely secured Nixons election

Likely led to Kennedys election
Made the election a landslide
Was very minimal

Write a SEEC statement for the following

prompt:

Kennedy & Policies/decisions towards Cuba

Essential Question:

Was JFKs decision to execute the Bay of Pigs Invasion justified?

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