Becoming a Superpower: Intro to America During the Cold War
Learning Goal: Students will gain an understanding of how America became the superpower it was throughout the Cold War.
Reflections on our Revolutionary War Unit
It is always good to reflect on our learning and work ethic periodically throughout the year. Please complete the survey below to let me know what you thought of the last unit and to explain how you and I can both get better during this next area of study.
Cold War Pre-Test
Before we start learning about the Cold War, lets see how much you know already. Please answer the following questions on a piece of paper to the best of your ability. Don't stress if you feel you don't know anything just yet -- you will by the end of the unit!
What is a Cold War? Why did the U.S. get into the Cold War? Who was the Cold War fought against? What was the Red Scare? What were some other conflicts/events that happened during the Cold War? When did the Cold War start? When did the Cold War end? What was the lasting effects of the Cold War on the U.S.?
America The Story of Us: Superpower
Our focus is now shifting to America roughly 174 years after the Declaration of Independence was written. A lot about our country changed during that time and we need to understand what kind of country America had become. To do this. lets watch a full episode of "America the Story of Us: Superpower".