Chapter 12.1 The Cold War Begins
Focus Question: How did U.S. leaders respond to the threat of Soviet expansion in Europe?
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Terms and People: People * satellite state * Cold War * iron curtain * Truman Doctrine * George F. Kennan * containment * Marshall Plan * Berlin airlift * NATO * Warsaw Pact
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![]() 1) Bellringer
Write up your summary in the Bellringer part of your Section Packet or OneNote binder.
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![]() 2) Lecture and Cornell Notes
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PDF Version:
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![]() 3) Think - Pair - Share
Think: on your own, check your lecture notes and mentally work through the questions.
Pair: talk through the questions with your elbow partner. Share: be prepared to answer the questions in class.
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![]() 4) Section Movie
Crash Course Episodes
Watch the movie, then answer the questions in the Section Movie part of your Section Packet or OneNote binder. The questions that you answer are below:
Movie Title: CC#37 The Cold War
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![]() Activity 1: The Big Ideas
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![]() Activity 2: The Iron Curtain Descends
You'll need The Cold War Begins PDF to complete the first 2 pages. The Iron Curtain Dox contains the readings for the last 2 pages. Upload to Google Classroom.
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![]() Activity 3: The Cold War Begins Notebook
Download the worksheet below. You will need to refer to The Cold War Begins PDF in Activity 2 to best be able to complete the worksheet. Upload to Google Classroom.
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![]() Activity 4: The Truman Doctrine Analysis
Watch the movie, then read the speech to answer the worksheet.
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![]() Exit Ticket
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Extension
These are videos, websites, and activities that I believe are helpful in understanding and thinking critically about the content, or helpful in preparing for exams. Extension activities are voluntary, but recommended.
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CNN The Cold War: The Iron Curtain (46 mins)
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