05 Jan How did the American people
Week 5 discussion
DQ1 External Cold War Report
Objective: Students will identify one of the top ten most critical moments of the Cold War and how the event shaped foreign policy in the U.S.
World War II had a profound effect on the world. Following the war, two opposing political ideologies emerged: Democracy vs. Communism. The United States was embroiled in a stand off that threatened the very foundation of Freedom. In an effort to contain or extinguish communistic takeover, the U.S engaging in another world war and the Cold War drove U.S. foreign policy for the next 40 years.
Assignment:
Select one of the events listed, research the topic and address the following criteria in your report:
Process for selecting your event: In the past I have pre-selected your event but I want all of you to choose for yourself in case there is something that may pertain to your Research assignment so it will be a “first come” basis. By Wednesday, any topic that is over posted (4-5 students selected the event already) will be off limits and you should look thought the list to select an event that has not meet the posting quota. This way, when you complete your 2nd and 3rd post you will actually have something to compare/contrast.
Define the conflict, cause, effect, resolution and impact of the event in relation to the Cold War.
Select two primary source document that reflects and relates to your report.
Use directly quoted information to support your analysis, identify the source document with Chicago style footnotes.
Provide a bibliography of at least 3 resources in addition to the two primary sources.
This list is not representative of the entire events of the Cold War but they are considered to be the top 10 causes, conflicts, circumstances and events that influenced the nationalist tensions on a global scale.
The Atomic Bombs of August 6th & 9th, 1945.
East Bloc of 1938 to 1948.
Israeli/ Arab Conflict began from 1948 to approximately 1969
Berlin Blockade from June 24- 1948 to May 12, 1949.
Korean War from June 25th, 1950 to July 27, 1953.
Sputnik 1 launched on October 4, 1957.
U-2 spy plane shot down May 1, 1960.
Berlin Wall construction begins on August 13, 1961.
The Cuban Missile Crisis October,1962.
United States enters Vietnam, 1962
Do you have one of your own? Send me an e mail for approval.
1st Post: Submit your Cold War Report
I provided a template for you to follow:
EVENT:
BACKGROUND:
CONFLICT:
RESOLUTION:
IMPACT ON FOREIGN POLICY:
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RESOURCES:
2nd & 3rd Post: After reading over your fellow students Cold War Reports select two reports that are different from the one you picked.
Identify and explain the role America played in these events and how they contributed to the Cold War conflict.
You may have to do a little outside research to fully evaluate and answer this post.
Be sure to use the sources as supporting evidence when you formulate your discussions. Direct quotes are welcomed as long as you cite them in text and with a footnote (Chicago style)
DQ2 External, The Vietnam War
Objective: Students will explore different perspectives of the U.S involvement in Vietnam and how the war ultimately lead to social upheaval in America.
1st Post: Identify why the US got involved in the War (each of you will have a slightly different perspective or research findings/direction of your inquiry) and how did the US involvement in the Vietnam war heighten social tensions.
Think about these questions as you develop your answers:
Why did so many people in the US oppose the War?
How did the American people respond to the war: in the beginning, middle, and end?
What made this war so much different than the wars of the past?
2nd Post: Take a position, pick a side…whether you fully agree or not but stay on one side of the argument!
Did the United States of America belong in the Vietnam War?
3rd Post: Based on your fellow classmates 2nd post, respectfully engage in an open discussion. (opinion)
Word to the Wise: This is not a discussion based entirely on opinion so don’t forget to support your analysis with credible evidence.
See the discussion guide and rubric for further details.
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