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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and political transformation of the United States
and the world between the end of World War II and the present by
8a) describing the rebuilding of Europe and Japan after World War II, the emergence of the United States as a
superpower, and the establishment of the United Nations.
World Superpower The Marshall Plan –
1. Learning from the mistakes of the
past, the United States accepted its
Emergence occupy –
role as a world superpower, helping
portion domination to rebuild Europe and Japan and
taking the leading role in
prevent –
adoptestablishing the United Nations.
best interest -
Transformation -
ruins -
United Nations -
instability -
How did the United States help rebuild postwar Europe and Japan?
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Much of Europe was in ruins following World War II.
Soviet forces occupied most of Eastern and Central
Europe and the eastern portion of Germany.
The United States felt
it was in its best
interest to help
rebuild Europe and
prevent political and
economic instability.
With Adolph Hitler’s
thirst for power, about
72 million people died
and left most of Europe
in Ruins.
 Europe was split and the
Soviet Union claimed
Eastern Europe.
 After WWI, the US
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decided not to help Europe rebuild, which led to WWII.
After WWII, the US decided to help prevent WWIII
the US would support Europe and other countries.
Rebuilding Efforts
1. The United States
instituted George C.
Marshall’s Plan to
rebuild Europe (the
Marshall Plan), which
provided massive
financial aid to
rebuild European
economies and
prevent the spread of
communism.
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Label put on all Aid to Europeans
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Economic recovery plan developed
and put into action by the United
States and UN to help with
rebuilding efforts for Western
Europe after World War II.
The Marshall Plan was
implemented in 1947 and provided
$13 billion in loans to weakened
countries in Western Europe.
The plan was named after
Secretary of State General Marshall who assembled the
organization and outlined the idea for the U.S. Congress.
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Self-Government -
Partition
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Capitolist
Ruler -
Dictator -
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2. Germany was partitioned into East
and West Germany.
o West Germany became democratic
and resumed self-government after
a few years of American, British, and
French
occupation.
o East
Germany
remained
under the
domination
of the Soviet Union and did not
adopt democratic institutions.
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The plan was not accepted
by the most of Eastern
Europe and the Soviet
Union.
Russia invented
Communism, which is
Russian for Armageddon.
The idea behind
Communism is that
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Comunist
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Armageddon -
Poster for Europeans to Support US Aid
everyone shares
everything with each
other so that everyone has
the same amount of
everything, no matter how
much work they actually
did to earn it. Eventually People STOP working to support others.
West Europe, Germany & Berlin – Occupied by ________________
_________________________ and became _________________.
East/Central Europe, East Germany & Berlin – Occupied by
_________________________ and became _________________.
Communism Example – “An incredibly basic example of communism would be that you have two cows and the government takes the milk that you
get from the cows and redistributes it to the rest of the population. In capitalism you have two cows and you sell one and
buy a bull to make many other cows and you keep the profits. This is known as you have to spend money to make money.
Communism looks great on paper but is much harder to maintain in real life because you have typical human ignorance and
some people won't do anything to contribute to society and just live off of others hard work just like some people who live
off of welfare because they are too lazy to get a job.” Read more:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_a_example_of_communism#ixzz1exGGINNg
3. Following its defeat,
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Japan was occupied by
American forces. It soon 
adopted a democratic
form of government,
resumed selfgovernment, and became 
a strong ally of the
United States
The United States sent troops into Japan to help
rebuild their country.
By the end of 1945, more than 350,000 U.S.
personnel were stationed throughout Japan. By
the beginning of 1946, replacement troops began
to arrive in the country in large numbers.
The United States and United Nations assisted
Japan in creating their own Democracy. – We
gave Japan back to Japan
 The United
States
occupied Japan from 1945-1952.
 There are
still US bases in
Japan, today.
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4. Establishment of the United Nations
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The United Nations was formed near
the end of World War II to create a
body for the nations of the world to
try to prevent future global wars.
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World War II altered the political position and
social structure of the world.
The United Nations (UN) organization was
established to promote international cooperation,
keep peace and prevent future conflicts (global
wars).
**”Jim Crow” Laws still in effect in the US**
United Nations
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Simplified Version
This simplified version of the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been created especially
for young people.
1. We Are All Born Free & Equal. We are all born
free. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. We should
all be treated in the same way.
2. Don’t Discriminate. These rights belong to
everybody, whatever our differences.
3. The Right to Life. We all have the right to life, and
to live in freedom and safety.
4. No Slavery. Nobody has any right to make us a slave.
We cannot make anyone our slave.
5. No Torture. Nobody has any right to hurt us or to
torture us.
6. You Have Rights No Matter Where You Go. I am a
person just like you!
7. We’re All Equal Before the Law. The law is the
same for everyone. It must treat us all fairly.
8. Your Human Rights Are Protected by Law. We can
all ask for the law to help us when we are not treated
fairly.
9. No Unfair Detainment. Nobody has the right to put
us in prison without good reason and keep us there, or to
send us away from our country.
10. The Right to Trial. If we are put on trial this
should be in public. The people who try us should not let
anyone tell them what to do.
11. We’re Always Innocent Till Proven Guilty. Nobody
should be blamed for doing something until it is proven.
When people say we did a bad thing we have the right to
show it is not true.
12. The Right to Privacy. Nobody should try to harm
our good name. Nobody has the right to come into our
home, open our letters, or bother us or our family
without a good reason.
13. Freedom to Move. We all have the right to go
where we want in our own country and to travel as we
wish.
14. The Right to Seek a Safe Place to Live. If we
are frightened of being badly treated in our own
country, we all have the right to run away to another
country to be safe.
15. Right to a Nationality. We all have the right to
belong to a country
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and political transformation of the United States
and the world between the end of World War II and the present by
8b) describing the conversion from a wartime to a peacetime economy.
Stimulated –
Economic Prosperity –
1. Following World War II,
Americans prospered due to
Consumer Goods –
Credit an expanding economy
stimulated by America’s
Converted Technology Boom involvement in the war.
Labor Unions –
What contributed to the prosperity of Americans following World War II? Minority Reasons for rapid growth of the American economy
 Examples of War Factories turning into Peace
following World War II
Factories.
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With rationing of consumer goods over, businesses
Before/During GD  WWII  After WWII
converted from production of war materials to
Automobiles  Tank  ___________
consumer goods.
Sewing Machines  Machine Guns  ___________
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Americans purchased goods on credit.
Silk Dress  Parachute  ___________
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The work force shifted back to men, and most women
Dress Shoes  Combat Boots  ___________
returned full time to family responsibilities.
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Labor unions merged and became more powerful;
workers gained new
benefits and higher
salaries.
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Before WWII __________________
to ____________________ during WWII
and back to ___________________ after WWII.
As economic prosperity
continued and
technology boomed, the next generation of women
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Men returned from War and
took jobs. Women returned to
entered the labor force in large numbers.
the home.
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Minorities who faced little to
no discrimination at war
returned to the same “Jim
Crow” Laws, segregation and discrimination in the US.
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and political transformation of the United States and
the world between the end of World War II and the present by
8c) identifying the role of America’s military and veterans in defending freedom during the Cold War, including the wars
in Korea and Vietnam, the Cuban missile crisis, the collapse of communism in Europe, and the rise of new challenges.
Rivalry –
Hostilities –
Communist –
Ideology –
Dictatorial -
Capitalist –
Tensions –
Divisiveness –
Abroad –
1. The United States and the
Soviet Union emerged from
World War II as world powers,
triggering a rivalry over
ideology and national
security.
2. Since World War II, the United
States has been directly involved in various
conflicts that reflected the divisions created by
Cold War tensions and hostilities.
3. The tension between the free world and the
communist world caused divisiveness at home
and abroad.
4. The Cold War was the central organizing
principle in foreign affairs for 40 years.
How and why did the Cold War begin?
How did Cold War tensions cause divisiveness at
home?
Origins of the Cold War
 Differences in goals and ideologies between
the United States and the Soviet Union (the
two superpowers). The United States was
democratic and capitalist; the Soviet Union
was dictatorial and communist.
 The Soviet Union’s domination over Eastern
European countries
 American policy of containment (to stop the
spread of communism)
 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
versus Warsaw Pact
____________ vs. ___________
____________ vs. ___________
____________ vs. ___________
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Containment Domination –
At the end of WWII, the United States and Soviet Union
emerged as rival global superpowers, setting the stage for
the Cold War, which lasted for the next 46 years.
The Cold War
was a time
period, after
WWII, in
which nations
had tactical
(military) and
political
(government)
struggles
between each
other.
During the Cold War, the tensions between countries could
have resulted in WWIII.
Terms to know - Cold War: The state of tension without actual
fighting between the United States and the Soviet Union, which
divided the world into two camps
D v. C
The Cold War was a period in the world’s history where
the two major Super Powers disagreed on pretty much
everything.
 It lasted 40 years.
 They did not actually fight, but
there were several conflicts
between the US and other
countries. And other countries and
the Soviet Union.
 After WWII, the Soviet Union
claimed the countries along its border and part of
Germany and Berlin. They put up the Berlin Wall to
keep people separated. And the Iron Curtain was
developed to contain Communism.
NATO – Peace Keeping Organization made up of
democratic countries to keep order throughout the world
to prevent WWIII. = STOP the spread of Communism
Warsaw Pact – an agreement between communist
countries to spread communism throughout the world.
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11 - Last Wall, known as the "Wall"
2 - Border area
6 - Watch towers
9 - Control track
12 - Border
3 - Backland Wall
7 - Lighting system
10 - Anti-vehicle trenches
13 - West Berlin
4 - Signal fence
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North Korea is Communist and South
Korea is Democratic. They are split
along the 38°N parallel. China
supports North Korea. The North
Koreans wanted and still want South
Korea for themselves. The US got
involved in this conflict and it ended
with no side winning.
Stalemate - No side could make a
move to win. However, the US has
military bases in South Korea to
keep an eye on the North Koreas and
help them continue to be a
Democracy. North Korea has Nuclear
weapons that could begin WWIII.
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The Cuban Missile Crisis
began because the Soviet
Union decided it would be a
great idea to put missiles in
Communist Cuba, which is only
90 miles from Florida. The US
responded by blockading Cuba
not allowing anything out or in.
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Vietnam was a conflict
that Americans were
spilt on their opinions
of should we or should
we not get involved.
China supported
Communist North
Vietnam. The country
was spilt on the 17°N
Parallel. This ended
when both sides set
their weapons down
and called for a truce.
As soon as the US left South Vietnam, the
Communist leaders moved in and took it
over.
Many Vietnamese fled to the US and other
countries to escape Communism. The US
lifted immigration laws for them to be able
to immigrate a little easier to sort of
apologize for the unsuccessful attempt to
help their nation.
Vietnam is still a Communist Nation today.
February 28, 1961May 7, 1975
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Major conflicts in the post-World War II era
 South Korea and the United States resisted Chinese and North Korean aggression. The conflict ended in a
stalemate.
 The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred when the Soviet Union placed missiles in Cuba.
The Soviets removed the missiles in response to a U.S. blockade of Cuba.
 The United States intervened to stop the spread of communism into South
Vietnam (Domino Theory). Americans were divided over whether the United States
should be involved militarily in Vietnam. The conflict ended in a cease-fire
agreement in which U.S. troops withdrew.
How did communism collapse in Europe?
Collapse of communism in Europe
Countries that were taken over by Russia were allowed to be their own
 Breakup of the Soviet Union into country again. Breaking up the
independent countries
Soviet Union.
 Destruction of the Berlin Wall
The wall that separated
East/West Berlin was torn down by
citizens.
Ronald Reagan pleaded with the
leader of the Soviet Union, Mr.
Gorbachev to “Tear Down that
Wall”
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US.8c Cont. - How were the challenges after the Cold War different from earlier challenges? trade New challenges
 The US military is now the “Global Police”.
 Role of United
 The US along with the United Nations gets involved in conflicts around the world to
States military
spread Democracy.
intervention
 Clashes between Communists and Capitalists (Cold War)
 Environmental
 Starting to care more about the environment and what
challenges
humans are doing to the planet. Major Conservation groups
 Global issues,
are formed in the 1940&50’s because of the government’s
including trade,
elimination of “pests,” fire ants and gypsy moths. This sparked the Environmental
jobs, diseases,
Movement. (The Audubon Society, The Sierra Club & The National Wildlife
energy
Federation)
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 The Space Race (Soviet Union v. United States) – during the Cold War – to
be the first in space
Disease and Famine in Many countries
US switching from Coal fuel to Oil Fuel making us dependent on foreign countries,
Several species of Animals were taken almost to extinction due to over killing.
1950's People first become aware of
the harmful effects of pollution on
ecological systems and on people.
1951 Nature Conservancy is founded.
1953 Eugene Odum, Howard Odum
wrote the first ecology textbook and
ecology becomes a university course.
1970’s James Lovelock’s idea of Gaia,
that the whole earth is one living
entity and will ensure its own survival
even if humans destroy themselves
1972 Acid rain effects on lakes is
discovered and studied by Harold
Harvey
1978 Conservation Biology established
as a discipline focusing on
environmental management
1980’s Scientists discover hole in the
ozone over Antarctica
1980’s Water pollution seriously
reduced due to new sewage treatment
practices
1980's Air pollution reduced in cities
as unleaded gas and catalytic
converters are used in autos
The end of the Cold War allowed the
United States and United Nations to begin
more peace keeping missions throughout
the world with the use of their Militaries.
 1960 - World human population reached 3 billion mark.
 1970s - 2010s - Deindustrialization occurs in the Midwest and
then much of the United States, as manufacturing industries (and
their pollution) move to China, India, and other countries.
 1980 - Mount St. Helens erupts explosively in Washington state.
 1984 - Bhopal disaster.
 1986 - Chernobyl meltdown and explosion, contaminating
surrounding area, including Pripyat.
 1987 - World human population reached 5 billion mark.
 1999 - World human population reached the 6 billion mark.
 2004 - Earthquake causes large tsunamis in the Indian Ocean,
killing nearly a quarter of a million people.
 2005
o Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma cause widespread
destruction and environmental harm to coastal communities in
the US Gulf Coast region, especially the New Orleans area.
o Color (Race) revolutions throughout Europe and the Middle East
 2010
o Earthquake in Haiti destroyed vital infrastructure.
o Earthquake in Chile of a magnitude of 8.8, caused damage on
many cities.
o The eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano affected activities
in Europe and across the world.
o Deepwater Horizon oil spill in Gulf of Mexico causes millions of
barrels of oil to pollute the gulf.
 2011
o Tsunami in Japan An Earthquake and later a Tsunami hit the
country on March 11, 2011. After this disaster, nuclear power
plants in Japan have been releasing radiation due to damage
from the earthquake.
o World human population reached the 7 billion mark.
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and political transformation of the United States
and the world between the end of World War II and the present by
8d) describing the changing patterns of society, including expanded educational and economic opportunities for
military veterans, women, and minorities.
Interstate Highway System –
Human/Civil Rights 1. Changing patterns in American
society since the end of World War
II changed the way most
Demographics Evolving –
Americans lived and worked.
Legislation Desegregation –
What factors led to changing patterns Veteranof society in the post-World War II era?
Factors leading to changing patterns in United States
 New or Modified Inventions made production of
society
goods easier and faster. We exported goods to
 Strong economy (healthy job market, increased
other countries.
productivity, increased demand for American
 Between 1946 to 1959: 32 million babies were
products)
born. People who could not afford to start a family
 Greater investment in education
before the war made up for lost
 The “Baby Boom,” which led to changing
time.
demographics
 Interstate highway system
 The government really worked
 Evolving role of women (expected to play a supporting
to work on building highways
role in the family while increasingly working outside
between major cities. Connecting
the home)
many places that have never been
 Role of Eleanor Roosevelt in expanding human rights
connected before. Quicker and Easier travel.
 African Americans’ aspirations for equal opportunities  Women went back to work doing “women’s work” and
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juggled their household duties as well.
Eleanor Roosevelt wife
of FDR. She became a
voice for Women & Civil
rights – workplace,
communities, facilities,
etc. for our country and
the world.
What policies and programs expanded educational and employment opportunities for the military, women, and
minorities?
Policies and programs expanding educational and
 Veterans - People who served in the Military, in combat or
employment opportunities
not, receives/d money from the
 G.I. Bill of Rights gave educational, housing,
government to help them with
and employment benefits to
housing, college, medical and finding
veterans.
them jobs.
 Truman desegregated the  Harry Truman allowed any race join
armed forces.
and be active in the
 Civil Rights legislation led
military.
to increased educational,
 The Civil Rights Movement Begins – Where
economic, and political
Minorities and Women fight for their rights.
opportunities for women and
Laws are passed by the US Supreme Court to
minorities.
give everyone equal rights.
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the economic, social, and political transformation of the United States
and the world between the end of World War II and the present by
8e) describing how international trade and globalization have impacted American life.
Globalization –
Internet –
1. Between the end of World
War II and the present, the
world has been marked by
Trade –
Outsourcing –
an increase in globalization
Telecommunications –
International and interdependence.
How has globalization impacted American life?
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Globalization is the linking of nations
through trade, information, technologies,
and communication.
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Globalization involves increased integration
of different societies.
Interdependency -
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Impact of globalization on American life
 Improvement of all communications
(e.g., travel, telecommunications,
Internet)
 Availability of a wide variety of foreignmade goods and services
 Outsourcing of jobs
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Communication -
Connecting all the countries of the world through
communication, technology, shipping goods, and having a wide
variety of goods from all over the world.
Communication can happen through phone calls, telephone
conferences, internet – email, video conferences, etc.
Outsourcing – Factories in the US began to feel that it was
too expensive to produce goods made in
the USA. So, they determined it would be
best to move the factory to another
country where people will work for less
money. (Customer Service Call Centers
are a great example).
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Notes,
Book, Apply
Knowledge
Rebuilding Efforts
Much of Europe was in ruins following World War II. Soviet, American,
British, and French forces occupied Eastern and Central Europe, while
U.S. forces occupied Japan. The United States felt it was best to help
rebuild to prevent future political and economic instability.
Marshall Plan
Germany
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The Cold War: An Iron Curtain Rises
Look at the map below, what happened to the boarders of Germany after World War II?
What other countries did the Soviet Union occupy (take
over)?
East
Germany
West
Germany
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o Democracies - BLUE
Match & Color - Notes US.8 pg 7 or US.5c could help
o Communist Ruled - RED
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The Cold War: A Search for Peace – pg 172-173
Learning from the mistakes of the past (WWI),
the United States accepted its role as a world superpower.
Notes,
Book, Apply
Knowledge
How do you think the U.S. helped?
The United States and other Allied Powers helped rebuild the world following World War II.
Number these events in the order they occurred.
The United Nations is created
The United States enters World War II
The Axis Powers are defeated
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
Japan becomes a strong Ally to the United States
Process
A Democratic Japan
In Pursuit of Peace
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Bullets, Book, Apply Knowledge
Reasons for Rapid Growth of the American Economy in Post WWII:
Description (above dotted line) & Illustration (under dotted line)
Draw Examples of Industries changing from War time to Peace time. Develop your own ideas…not from the list in notes.
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The Cold War :The Cold War Begins – pg 176-177
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Knowledge
The United States and the Soviet Union emerged from WWII as world powers triggering a rivalry
over ideologies and national security. How are the United States and the Soviet Union different?
Compare and Contrast the United States and the Soviet Union.
What do they have in common? What is different?
The United States
The Soviet Union
Notes, Book, Online,
Apply Knowledge
Besides the Communist countries in Europe, what other countries were/are communist after World War II?
Figure out what these abbreviations are.
US v. SU &
_________________
_________________
&
D v. C
_________________
_________________
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A state of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
without actual fighting that divided the world into two camps (sides).
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Differences in goals and ideologies between the United States and the Soviet Union.
The United States
The Soviet Union
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The Cold War was the central organizing principal in foreign affairs for 40 years.
Origins of the Cold War (bullets)
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The US and the World since 1945: The Cold War Conflicts – pg 178-179
Fill in the blanks to complete the chart about the Cold War Conflicts.
Conflict
Years
__________
_____ Missile Crisis
_________
_____ to _____
_____
_____ to _____
Notes, Book,
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Location
What Happened
_____ and _____
Korea
South Korea and the U.S. resisted
Chinese and _____ _____
aggression. The conflict ended in a
__________ (a tie).
Cuba
Occurred when they _____ _____
placed missiles in Cuba. The Soviets
removed the missiles in response to a
U.S. __________.
North and South
__________
The U.S. intervened to stop the
spread of __________ into South
Vietnam. Americans were
__________ over whether the U.S.
should be involved militarily in
Vietnam. The conflict ended in a
_____-_____ in which U.S. troops
withdrew.
Since WWII, the United States has been directly involved in various conflicts that reflected the
divisions created by Cold War tensions and hostilities.
Korea
Vietnam
Cuban Missile Crisis
Florida
Label the Countries and color Communist = Red, Democracies = Blue.
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Opinion & Apply
The Cold War: The Cold War Ends – pg 182-183
USII.8c
Knowledge
How do you think the Cold War ended after nearly 40 years of conflict?
Complete the timeline by writing the letter of the event under the date that it occurred.
Notes, Book & Apply Knowledge
1947
1950
1953
Do the ones you know first and then add the others.
1960
1962
1965
A. Korean War begins
B. John F. Kennedy is elected President
C. Korean War Ends in a Stalemate
D. Destruction of the Berlin Wall
E. Cuban Missile Crisis
F. Iranian Hostage Crisis
G. Warsaw Pack Ends
1970
1973
1979
1989
1990
1991
H. 150,000 American Troops intervene
in the Vietnam War
I. The Soviet Union divides into
separate countries
J. President Nixon extends Vietnam
War into Cambodia
K. Marshall Plan is announced
L. Vietnam ends in a cease-fire
The End of the Cold War – 2 examples of how it ended
With stunning speed, the Iron Curtain was lifted and the Cold War came to an end.
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___th Parallel (latitude)
~ __________________ Zone
You stay _____ ______ ______
& We’ll _____ ___ ______
The Korean Conflict ended in a
____________________
& the US ___________________
_________________
___________ was
developed in response to _____________.
Warsaw Pact = Agreement to ___________
_________________________________
______th Parallel
Vietnam Conflict ended in a
_________________ & the US _________
_______ Vietnamese swooped into the
________ making it a ________________
nation as soon as the ______ __________
left.
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US.8c – Cold War Timeline
Basic Time Line of the Cold War and U.S. Presidents
Combine the following information including the US Presidents into one timeline.
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1945: February 4-11-Yalta Conference Cold
War Begins
1945: August 14 -Japanese surrender End of
World War II
1946: March -- Winston
Churchill delivers "Iron
Curtain" Speech
1949: July -- NATO ratified
1950: June -- Korean War
begins
1953: July -- Korean War
ends
1954: July -- Vietnam split
at 17th parallel
1955: May -- Warsaw Pact
formed
1959: January -- Cuba
taken over by Fidel Castro
1961: April -- Bay of Pigs
invasion – in Cuba
1961: August 13 -- Berlin
border closed
1961: August 17 -Construction of Berlin
Wall begins
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1962: -- U.S. involvement
in Vietnam increased
1962: October -- Cuban
Missile Crisis
1965: July -Announcement of
dispatching of 150,000
U.S. troops to Vietnam
1970: April -- President
Nixon extends Vietnam
War to Cambodia
1973: January -- Cease fire
in Vietnam between
North Vietnam and
United States
1979: July – Mrs. Green
was born
1985: -- Mikhail
Gorbachev ascends to
power in Soviet Union
1989: November -- Berlin
Wall falls
1991: April -- Warsaw Pact
ends
1991: August -- End of
Soviet Union Cold War
Ends Officially
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US.8C – Cold War Presidents
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RICHARD NIXON
January 20, 1969 – August 9, 1974
HARRY TRUMAN
April 12 1945 – January 20, 1953
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33 President
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Tried to contain the spread of Communism and
led America into the Cold War and Korean War 
DWIGHT EISENHOWER
January 20, 1953 – January 20,1961
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34th President
A 5-star general of WW II
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First supreme commander of NATO before
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becoming president
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Signed a truce to end the Korean War
President as Communism took hold in Cuba and
proposed the Domino Theory to warn of its
spread
JOHN KENNEDY
January 20, 1961 – November 22, 1963
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35th President
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Stood firm during the Cuban Missile Crisis and
growing tensions with Moscow
Killed by a crazed American with Communist
sympathies
Was assassinated 11/22/63
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LYNDON JOHNSON
November 22, 1963 – January 20, 1969
36th President
President during the escalation of fighting in
Vietnam
37th President
Opened up relations with Communist China
Signed a ceasefire to end the Vietnam War
Resigned from Office 8/9/74 because he knew he
would be impeached.
GERALD FORD
August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977
38th President
Became president when Nixon resigned.
Worked with the Soviets to limit nuclear
weapons
JIMMY CARTER
January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981
39th President
Brokered a peace agreement in a volatile region
in the Middle East
From Georgia
RONALD REAGAN
January 20, 1981 – January 20, 1989
40th President
Worked to bring down the Berlin Wall and end
the Communist era in Eastern Europe
George H. W. Bush
January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993
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41st President
Was President when the Berlin Wall Came down
and the Cold War ended officially
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John F. Kennedy
Jimmy Carter
Lyndon Johnson
Richard Nixon
Harry S. Truman
Gerald Ford
Ronald Reagan
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George H. W. Bush
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The Cold War: Happy Days Once More – pg 174-175
USII.8d
Notes, book & Apply
Knowledge
How did life in the United States prosper after World War II?
Choose the best word from the word box to go in the blank.
Baby Boom
G.I. Bill of Rights
1.
Economy
Demographics
Desegregation
Veterans
Legislation
Harry S. Truman
The _______________________ was created so returning soldiers could get an education.
2. The U.S. ___________ was very strong after WWII, and produced a lot of money from the U.S.
3. President _______________________ desegregated the armed forces.
4. Soldiers returning home after WWII had lots of babies, this started the
_________________________.
5. If you look at what types of people make up a population, you are looking at the
____________________ of a population.
6. Soldiers that fight in wars are called _____________________.
7. _________________________ allowed black soldiers to fight in the same units as white soldiers.
8. The U.S. Congress passes __________________ to make new laws.
Use the graphs to
answer these questions.
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Changing patterns in American society at the end of World War II
changed the way most Americans lived and worked.
What Factors led to Changing
patterns in U.S. Society in Post
WWII Era?
Bullets
What Policies and Programs
expanded educational and
employment opportunties?
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USII.8e
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Notes, book & Apply
Building a Better World: Our Global World – pg 186-187
Knowledge
What do you think the word globalization means?
Fill in the blank to complete each statement.
1.
Globalization involves ______________________ integration of different societies.
2. Globalization ______________________ communications.
3. Globalization increased the availability of ______________-____________ goods and services.
4. Globalization created the outsourcing of _________________________.
Between the end of World War II and the present, the world has
been marked by an increase in globalization and interdependence.
Define
Globalization
Impact of globalization on American life
Draw
Bullets
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US.8 Bell Ringers
US.8
#1 - Date:
1. What were the turning
points in WWII?
US.8
1.
1.
2.
Explain the Iron Curtain in
Europe after WWII.
3.
What regions lay on the
40°N Latitude Line?
ODD or EVEN
2.
How were the Native
Americans treated during
Western Expansion?
#4 - Date:
Who were the leaders of
the Axis & Allies of WWII?
3. Describe SAW.
ODD or EVEN
#3 - Date:
What regions lie on the
110°W Longitude Line?
US.8
1.
#2 - Date:
How did the US react
differently after WWII
compared to WWI?
US.8
ODD or EVEN
2. Name the Industries and their
locations of the late 19th Century
into the Early 20th Century.
3.
Explain
Prohibition/Temperance
Movement.
ODD or EVEN
2.
List the states/cities that are
in the Southwest Region.
3.
What was the Freedmen’s
Bureau?
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1.
#5 - Date:
Put these in order – Jim Crow
Laws, Black Codes, Civil Rights
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ODD or EVEN
2.
__________________ &
3.
__________________ led
What were the results of
SAW?
to overcrowded immigrant
neighborhoods and
tenements.
US.8
#6 - Date:
1. How were many Japanese
Americans treated during
World War II?
US.8
1.
2. In what state is Salt Lake
City located?
#7 - Date:
Which president created
the League of Nations?
US.8
ODD or EVEN
ODD or EVEN
2.
Which three amendments
guarantee equal protection
under the law for all
citizens?
#8 - Date:
1. The movement of people to
suburban areas in the early
twentieth century was a
result of -
3. Pittsburgh became a
manufacturing area for
what industry?
3.
In which region is Idaho
located?
ODD or EVEN
2. The Cuban Missile Crisis
occurred when the Soviet
Union –
3. What change in the work
force occurred following
World War II?
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US.8
#9 - Date:
1. The American policy of
containment drafted by
President Truman wanted to
stop the spread of what?
US.8
1.
US.8
US.8
1.
2. Which Cold War conflict
ended in a cease-fire
agreement in which U.S.
troops withdrew?
3. Which United States victory
was the turning point of the
war in the Pacific?
ODD or EVEN
2.
What is the linking of nations
through trade, information,
technologies, and
communication?
#11 - Date:
1. The movement of people to
suburban areas in the early
20th century was a result of –
3.
Which movement resulted in
legislation that ensured
Constitutional rights to all
citizens of the United States
regardless of race?
ODD or EVEN
2. Draw a rough map of the
US and label its
regions/cities/industries.
3. What Countries and leaders
formed the Axis Powers?
#12 - Date:
What change in the work
force occurred following
WWII?
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ODD or EVEN
#10 - Date:
What was an example of
prejudice and discrimination
taken to the extreme with
the systematic attempt to rid
Europe of all Jewish?
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2.
Meat Packing __________,___
Automobiles __________, ___
Textiles _____________, ___
Steel _____________, ___
3.
What is a textile?
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US.7-8 and 2c, 4d, 5c, & 6d Review Grid
Name:____________________ Block #_____ Date: ______________ All assignments are due _______________
Choose one of the following activities for each objective/subject; completing at least one assignment for each
objective/subject and minimum of _____ assignments. Indicate your assignment choice on the line in each box.
No more than 2 of each kind. Make a(n):
 Foldable
 Banner
 Presentation (PwrPt or Prezi)
 Flip Book
 Brochure
 Political Cartoon
 Game
 Movie
 News Article w/ Illustrations
 Advertisement
 Newsletter
 Short Story w/ Illustrations
 Flier
 Comic Strip
 Develop Your Own Idea – Get
approval!
 Song, jingle, rap w/ Album
 Diagram w/ illustrations
Cover
Assignments can be completed on paper or on the computer. Take your time on the assignments, do not rush. Make sure to
have all the important information included. Images are highly recommended. If you use information and images from the
internet, cite the website. Manage your time wisely!
Turn in all assignments together with this sheet in 1 sheet protector!
US.7a – Causes and events that led to
WWII
I choose to make a(n)
US.7b – Major events and Turing points
of WWII.
I choose to make a(n)
US.7b - Holocaust
I choose to make a(n)
_____________________________
______________________________
______________________________
US.7c – The impact of the war on the
Home Front
I choose to make a(n)
US.8a – Rebuilding of Europe & Japan
after WWII
I choose to make a(n)
US.8b – Conversion of the economy from
wartime o peacetime
I choose to make a(n)
_____________________________
_____________________________
______________________________
US.8c – Origins of the Cold War
I choose to make a(n)
US.8c – Major conflicts in the postWWII Era
I choose to make a(n)
US.8d – Factors leading to changing
patterns in U.S. Society
I choose to make a(n)
_____________________________
______________________________
_____________________________
US.8d – Policies and programs expanding
educational and employment opportunities
I choose to make a(n)
US.8e – Impact of globalization on
American Life
I choose to make a(n)
US.2c – Locate the 50 states and cities
most significant to the historical
development of the U.S.
I choose to make a(n)
_____________________________
______________________________
______________________________
US.4d – Inventions, Big Business &
Postwar Changes (CW)
I choose to make a(n)
US.5c – Reasons for U.S. involvement in
WWI, Allied & central Powers, U.S.
Leadership
I choose to make a(n)
US.2-9 – Pick something you have not
covered and complete something for
each
Circle which section
______________________________
______________________________
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Extra: + 5 points for each item
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 Make information cards to go on the PINK wall
Come up with your own idea with one of the topics you are still not too sure about.
 Complete any worksheet in your INB for US.5 or US.6.
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I received this on ___________________
Military Take Home Project
Students are assigned to complete a Military Take Home Project – a Battle/War/Conflict of the late 20th Century
and Early 21st Century. This letter will highlight the guidelines for this project. Parents please read this letter with your
student and sign the section below indicating that your child is responsible for the project and you are going to help insure
that they complete the assignment.
The Project is DUE – ___________________________.
Guidelines:
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Choose one of the following topics:
I Choose _________________________________
o
Cuban Missile Crisis
o
Panama Crisis
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Cold War
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Persian Gulf War
o
Vietnam War
o
Iraq War
o
Korean War
o
Afghanistan War
o
Iran Hostage Crisis
o
Computer Presentation (Please email the file –
Create something for the topic of your choosing.
Examples:
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Foldable
o
Poster (no larger than 8.5 X 11 – Needs to fit
[email protected] or put it on a
in a sheet protector)
jumpdrive) Also need to print – handout style
o
Flip Book
o
Report/Story
o
Students you may NOT
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Copy directly from notes, books, the internet or another
student
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Students Should
o
Put information into their OWN words
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Have images/color
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Be Creative & Imaginative
o
Ask for Help if they do not understand the assignment
or information they read
o
Your own idea - Please get this approved!
Key Points to Include
o Who was involved?
o Background information (Reasons for the
Conflict/War)
o How did the US get involved?
o Major Events
o What was the outcome?
o What is your opinion about this war/conflict?
o Was it worth the fight?
Ask for materials if they don’t have things at home to
complete the assignment
o
Ask for time during their Homeroom/PE/Elective block to work on the project.
o
Have accurate information from FOUR reference materials (Notebook, Textbook, Interview, and TWO
other sources)
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Students MUST cite their sources at the end or on the back:
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Title, Author, Page #, website address
I understand that my student is responsible for completing this take home assignment, that he/she will
complete this assignment with minimal assistance and will have it turned in on or before the Due Date – ________.
I also understand that each day the project is late, 5 points will be deducted from the final grade. If the project
is more than 5 school days late it will be counted as a ZERO. This assignment will be counted as a TEST grade. If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Green at [email protected] or 925-5557. When in
doubt, ask! 
Thank you, Mrs. K. Green
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _____________________________
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Cold War Conflicts Take Home Project
Student: _______________________________ Block: _____
o Cuban Missile
Crisis
Created by Kate Green
Turned in on: _______________
o Korean War
o Persian Gulf War
o Iran Hostage
o Iraq War
o Cold War
Crisis
o Vietnam War
o Afghanistan War
o Panama Crisis
Created: ________________________________________
Criteria
Points
Possible
10
Student’s Own
Work/Words
Creative/Imaginative/Color
30
Accurate
15
Followed Requirements
10
4 Citations
5
Presentation
20
Creation
Points
Received
Teacher Notations
10
Turned in On Time: -5pts
for each school day late
Total Points
Received
Key Points that Should have been Covered
o Who was involved?
o What was the outcome?
o Background information (Reasons
o What is your opinion about this
for the Conflict/War)
o How did the US get involved?
o Major Events
war/conflict?
o Was it worth the fight?