Estonia & Hungary
A Case Study in the Soviet Experience
Bell Ringer
A region is basically defined as a part of the country,
or world, that is different or separate from others in
some way. Regions can be identified by:
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Culture: Music, Language, Food, Holidays
Geography: Mountains, Deserts, Plains, Coastal lands
Wildlife: Animals, Insects, Plant life
Politics: People-made borders/boundaries/agreements.
• How is your state part of a region? Identify one example from
each of the previous elements and explain its connection to the
region.
• Example: People in Texas listen to country music like other
people in the South.
• Today you will study how the region of Eastern Europe was
impacted by foreign occupation during World War II.
On your outline map:
• Color the Eastern
European region in
yellow or orange.
•Identify and label the
countries of Estonia
and Hungary.
Outline Map
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Template_europe_map.png
What do you mean you can’t find
Estonia?
Try the following map…
Overview
• Eastern Europe is a region composed of many
countries, stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
• Each country has its own regional elements (culture,
landforms, wildlife and politics).
• In the years before, during, and after World War II,
(1939-1945) Eastern Europe underwent political
domination by two powerful entities: Nazi Germany and
Soviet Russia.
• Use the 4 political cartoons to create a
summary paragraph of the relationship
between the Nazis and Soviets.
• Once you have created your summary,
predict how this relationship might have had
an impact on the countries located between
Germany and Russia.
Find the Venn Diagram on Your Worksheet
Estonia
Hungary
Culture
Geography
Politics
Foreign
Occupation
Invader
Influence of
Violence
Method of
Resistance
Venn Diagram Instructions
• As you watch “The Singing Revolution,” write down
examples of the categories, located in the middle column,
in the “Estonia” circle:
• Categories-
– Culture
– Geography
– Politics
– Occupation by foreign invaders
– Influence of invaders
– Violence
– Method of Resistance
The Hungarian Revolution:1956
• In the following clips, you will see how a “Soviet”
country began one of the first open rebellions to the
Soviet system.
• As you watch the two newsreels, fill in examples of the
categories on the “Hungarian” side of the Venn Diagram.
• When the clips are over, we will discuss what we saw. It
will then be your task to find the “missing” elements by
conducting a search on the internet.
Your Teachable Moment!
• Once you have filled in your elements for Hungary, you are to create
a presentation to share with the class. Follow these guidelines:
– Pick a third Eastern European country that was under Soviet control by
conducting a search on the internet. Check with me once you have picked your
country in order to receive approval to further conduct your research.
– Label this country on your handout outline map.
– Create a PowerPoint to use with your presentation. The presentation must
include all the elements found in the middle circle of the Venn Diagram
(Culture, Geography, Politics, Occupation by Foreign Invaders, Influence of
Invaders, Violence, Method of Resistance) as well as a map and title slide
introducing the country.
– As you present this country to the class, provide examples of how this
country’s experience compares (similar/different) to that of Estonia and
Hungary. Your rubric is on the handout.
Sources
• Eastern Europe Map
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eastern_Europe_Map.jpg
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/db/Central_and_Ea
stern_Europe_Map.png
• Eastern Europe Map template
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Template_europe_map.png
• Cartoons: http://historynotes.net/2010/10/archive-of-americanpolitical-cartoons/cartoon_hitlerstalin/
• http://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/marcuse/publications/reviews/Bar
thRev069.htm
• Cartoon: Nazi/Soviet Pact. Wonder How Long the Honeymoon
Will Last? The Granger Collection, NY