COURSE NAME: The Cold War

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Berlin

INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Bob Gould

Half Year Spring

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 30

COURSE PREREQUISITES: None, however a strong history background is encouraged.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: This course analyzes the Cold War from 1945 to 1991 through the
conflicts like the Korean War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, the Arms Race (SALT I and SALT II) to the
aftermath of each as we determine what happened and why it is significant. It is taught in a project based
learning environment in which students will need to depend on one another, however in no way does their
success depend on others.

Students will be able to answer these essential questions when we are finished.
1. How did the end of WWII create a situation that would cause tension in the post war societies-
particularly the United States and the Soviet Union?
2. What was the impact of nationalism and militarism on the increased tension of the time period?
3. How did patriotism and differing ideologies encourage protest and outrage?
4. What was the impact of the Cold War on the society we live in today?

These essential questions are the core of the course, as well as immediate short and long term causes.

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS: You need a notebook, and an open mind.

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