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April 27, 2007
Friday, April 27th: The Cold War
An Introduction to the Cold War
For the next few days we will be examining the Cold War. Your ideas and research will drive much of this discussion. To begin this discussion, look at the list of Cold War events pasted below. In a group of two to three, pick four of these entries and study them. For each of the entries that you choose, make sure that you can answer the following questions:
-When did it happen?
-Where did the event happen?
-What happened?
-How did the event affect US/ Soviet relations?
-Was there a "winner" or "loser"? Why?
Use this sheet to record your findings.
Look at the "Episode Recap," the "Interactive Map" link on the right side of the page, and the "Truman Doctrine" link on the right side of the page.
Click on both of the "Interactive Map" features on the right side of this site.
Read the "Episode Recap" link and browse the "Interactive Timeline" on the right side of the page.
Review the "Episode Recap" link (You may have already read this one.) and look at the two "Historical Documents" links that have to do with the U2 incident.
Study the "Episode Recap" link and the "Interactive Map."
Study the "Episode Recap," the "Interactive Timeline," and the "Interactive Map."
Homework Cold War Simulation
We will be working on a simulation dealing with the Cuban Missile Crisis tomorrow. You will act as an advisor to President John F. Kennedy. Your job will be to convince President Kennedy to pick your option to respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Each of the advisor groups are listed below.
Warning: This group will warn Russia to takes its missiles off the island of Cuba. The United States will threaten further action if Russia does not comply.
Second Block: Elle G. Rovena M. John N.
Fourth Block: Michelle A. David C. Joe J.
Blockade: This group will place a blockade around Cuba to prevent any additional missiles from getting into the country.
Second Block: Paloma S. John J. Emma I. Aaron M.
Fourth Block: Julie B. Ellen L. Nic M. Vanick N.
Surgical Strikes: This group will use U.S. fighter planes to attack the missile sites. The goal of these attacks will be to take out the missiles and the mechanisms to launch the missiles.
Second Block: Jake G. Lauren B. Zoe Q. Maggie F.
Fourth Block: Karen L. Tess F. Peter K. Jack S.
Invasion: This group will invade Cuba with the intent of getting rid of the Russian missiles and of Fidel Castro.
Second Block: Sarah C. Gus L. Naomi B.
Fourth Block: Sarah D. Nathan H. Maggie W. Manila X.
Tonight, you need to read and review all of the information given to you. This includes summaries of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a CIA briefing paper that discusses the different options and a series of satellite photographs. As you read this information, make lists of all of the reasons to support your option and to oppose the other options. Tomorrow in class, we will be debating about these different options.
Posted by kmurr at April 27, 2007 8:57 AM