Task 1.
Video link: How Did the Cold War Happen? - Bing video
The Cold War Chart
1.
2.
3.
4.
Countries involved
Ideologies of the countries
a. Political
b. Economical
Common enemy in 1945
First point of dispute
5.
Main areas/reason for dispute
6.
Leaders of these two countries
during the dispute
Explain each of the examples
of Cold War (Buffer state,
Berlin, Korea, Vietnam, the
Cuban Missile crises of 1962,
the economic policy of Ronald
Reagan). What was the stance
of USA and USSR in these
examples. Who were the
leaders of these two countries
during each of these crises?
7.
Russia
Communist
Communist
USA
Democratic
Capitalist
Fate of Poland and the
announcement of the iron
curtain.
Ideological difference
between Russia and USA
US: President Truman
Russia: Joseph Stalin
Buffer State:
Berlin:
Korea:
Vietnam:
The Cuban missile crisis:
Economic policy of Ronald
Reagan:
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Task 2.
Answer the following questions
1. Explain the term ‘super power’
a significant economic, political, and military powerhouse.
2. Explain the three main reasons for the emergence of the superpowers:
Strong economies, a sizable population, and a robust militarism
3. Explain the term ‘spheres of influence’
a country or area in which another country has power to affect developments although it has no formal
authority.
4. Explain why the superpowers developed spheres of influence. (page 222)
As a tool of great power or imperial control, the assertion of spheres of influence can bring order to peripheral
areas but can contribute to conflicts when rival powers seek exclusive influence in the same area or when
secondary or client states resist subordination.
5. Explain the term ‘bamboo curtain’.
a political and ideological barrier that impeded relations between Communist Asia, especially China, and the
West from 1949 to 1972.
6. Assess the role of China as an emerging superpower.
During the Cold War, China was seen as a major player among the Communist nations, but also had its own
ideas that were different from the Soviet Union. Despite being politically isolated and economically
underdeveloped, China was able to exert influence in the world through its leadership of the Non-Aligned
Movement and support for anti-colonial struggles. It positioned itself as a leader of the "Third World" and
promoted its own unique vision for the future of international politics.
7. Activity page 222: Watch the Iron Curtain Speech. In pairs, discuss the key points made by Churchill in this
speech. How do the think the USSR might have reacted to this speech?
Task 3.
Do the activity on page 224: Comparing nineteenth and twentieth century empires. Read the instructions on page
Motive for gaining influence or control
Economic
Ideology
Strategic
Technology
Similarities
Focused on trade a lot. Wanted to
build dependents.
Colonized to change local
ideologies.
Emphasis on trade access/routes.
Colonization had improved the
development of technology.
Differences
20 C follow recession, 19th followed
growth.
20th ought to spread political
ideology 19th spread religions.
20th wanted more military access
when being compared to the 19th.
20th was influenced more by a
nuclear arms race.
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