Name:

Period:
Date:

Post WWII Germany

List the four Allied Countries that occupied a divided Germany:

Define:

Containment:
The Truman Doctrine:
Marshall Plan:
Molotov Plan/COMECON

Berlin Blockade:
What caused Stalin to start the Berlin Blockade?
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How did Western countries respond?
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Think Critically: Why would Russia be opposed to the Deutsche Mark Currency? (Think Historical
Context and Implications)

Name the two treaties the galvanized the theories of capitalism and communism:
Capitalism:
Communism:

Radio Free Europe

Think Critically: Please provide examples in which media was used to support a cause or affect
change. Dont forget to think about new media, TV, Movies, Internet, Social Media, etc.

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with
sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
Think Critically: What do you think Einstein meant by this quote?

Atomic Age

List the two cities in which a nuclear bomb was detonated militarily against a population:

When did the Soviets reveal that they, too, had nuclear capabilities?

Think Critically: What were the implications of this revelation?

The Korean War

What was the recognized border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War?

Who was the Leader of North Korean Forces?

What reasons were given for North Koreas opposition to the US backed South Korean Government?

Where was the border established after main fighting in the Korean War?

Think Critically: Please watch the short video in the presentation. Why do you think the Korean War is
sometimes referred to as The Forgotten War?

Cuba

Who led the Cuban Revolution against Cuban President Batista?

Why did Cuba become a threat to US interests in the region?

Bay oF Pigs Invasion

Please watch the short video by James Lindsay from the Council of Foreign Relations. Then, answer
the following:
What are four reasons Lindsay states contributed to the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion?

What does Lindsay state is the lesson to be learned from the Bay of Pigs Invasion? Do you agree or
disagree, why?

Cuban Missile Crisis

The decision to install missiles in Cuba was influenced by what US actions?

After receiving evidence of Soviet missiles in Cuba, the US responded with what?

How was the Cuban Missile Crisis eventually resolved?

Operation Mongoose
Think Critically: How do you feel about what is essentially state sponsored terrorism? Please discuss
the pros and cons of such a policy.

Conclusion

In what ways could the conflict between the US and the Soviets have been avoided, or was it
inevitable?

What are some of the effects of the cold war? What are some effects still present now?