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Here are the teacher pack items for The U.S. as a World Power:
Overview In this experience, students define the term cold war. Then they learn the historical background of the Soviet Union. Next they examine two major military conflicts of the Cold War—the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Then they analyze the Space Race as a non-military conflict in the Cold War. Finally, they learn about the Cold War boycotts of the 1980 and 1984 Olympics and formulate an opinion if sports should be politicized. Scene 2 provides optional background on the Soviet Union. If your students are already familiar with the history of the Soviet Union, you may skip this scene. Estimated duration: 45-60 minutes Vocabulary words: Objectives
The entry of the United States to World War II helped the Allies win the war. The United States then played a major role in rebuilding war-torn Europe and Japan. The nation had emerged as one of the two world powers. In this experience, you will learn about the years of tension that arose between the two superpowers.
Objectives
Following World War II, the United States became involved in what is known as the “Cold War.” Based on the term cold war and whatever you may already know about American history, predict what the Cold War was.
Students are not expected to be familiar with the term, although some may have prior knowledge that helps them infer a definition. Use student responses as a starting point for introducing the major conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that drove many events over the latter half of the twentieth century.
