The Cold War

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the main causes and events of the Cold War.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

The COLD WAR [APUSH Review Unit 8 Topic 2] Period 8: 1945-1980

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union that led to the Cold War. Include specific examples of how these ideologies influenced their actions. Explain the significance of the Berlin Blockade in the context of the Cold War. What were the events surrounding it, and how did it reflect the tensions between the two superpowers?

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