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This lesson explores the concept of social classes and their relation to political and economic systems. Students will learn to differentiate between communism and capitalism and analyze the impact of these systems on societal classes. The lesson concludes with a fun game of Hershey Kisses and reflection questions.
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Do Now: What is a social class? What does that term mean? Objectives: Students will be able to…(1) describe the differences between communism and capitalism Homework: Enjoy the snowstorm!
Hershey Kiss Game Everyone will start with Hershey Kisses You will play rocks, paper, scissors with people around the class Best of 1 if you win, you get one Hershey kiss from your opponent DO NOT EAT THEM UNTIL I SAY SO OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE GAME!!!
Reflection Questions How did you feel at the start of the game? How did you feel when/if you ran out of candy? What tactics could have been used to get back in the game? Was the game fair?
Socialism The RULES HAVE CHANGED!!
The US vs. The Soviet Union Two countries that came in conflict after World War II Disagreed about many basic things
What is the Cold War? 1947-1991 Not are ‘war’ like you commonly think Series of conflicts and competitions around the world Communism vs. Democracy
Do Now: What is the Cold War? (Think back to before the snowstorm) Objectives: Students will be able to…(1) describe Europe after WWII (2) analyze a map for key information Homework: Worksheet for 26.2 DUE Tomorrow
Yalta Conference Happened before the war ended Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchillall met Some of the agreements played a role in causing the Cold War
Yalta Agreements Poland would have free elections Declaration of Liberated Nations (Free Elections for all) Divide Germany into four zones Reparations (Not Resolved)
1. Poland Churchill/FDR wanted Poland to Choose government – Soviets wanted “friendly” government Came to Compromise – Recognize government set up by Soviets, but that government would include pre-war Polish officials
2. Declaration of Liberated Europe Promise that people would be allowed to “Create Democratic institutions of their choice”
3. Dividing Germany Divide Germany into 4 Zones (USA, Great Britain, Soviets, France) – Each control a zone Berlin divided as well
4. Reparations • Stalin wanted reparations – • FDR agreed, but said: • had to be based on what Germany could afford • and that they could pay with goods and trade • Issue was not resolved fully
Potsdam Summary • Leaders met again • Major Issues Arise: • Stalin doesn’t let Poland fully choose government • Reparations still a problem • US lets Russia take industrial equipment in exchange for food
The threat of atomic bombs… Stalin doesn’t like Truman’s proposal Truman threatens with Atomic Bomb – Stalin thinks he’s being bullied, but accepts the deal
The Iron Curtain • Soviets not honoring “Declaration of Liberated Europe” • Pro-Communist Government established: • Poland • Romania • Bulgaria • Hungary • Czechoslovakia • Communist countries became known as satellite countries(Not under direct rule, but were friendly to Soviets)
The Iron Curtain Phrase used as a metaphor to describe boarder separating the communist countries of the East with the rest of the world
Do Now: Grab a worksheet and do the do now Objectives: Students will be able to…(1) define the Marshall Plan and Truman Doctrine (2) analyze a primary source for key information
The Early Cold War Years.. Tensions are high! Many believed that cooperation could still happen, but all signs pointed to no
The Long Telegram Officials ask George Keenan(US Embassy in Soviet Union) what’s the scoop with Stalin? Long Telegram – 5,540 word cable message explaining his views and Soviet goals
The Long Telegram (Cont…) • Soviet view of world came out of fear • Claimed it was impossible to reach permanent settlement • Proposed “a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies” • Soviets have flaws (Keep them contained and they’d fall apart) • Containment – Keeping communism within it’s present territory through the use of diplomatic, economic,and military actions
Crisis in Iran • Seemed to prove Keenan right… • Troops put in Iran during WWII to preserve supply lines • After war, Soviets kept troops in Northern Iran and: • Demanded access to oil supplies • Put pressure by helping local communists take power in Government
US Response Saw as Soviet push into Middle East Secretary of State James Byrnes sent a strong message demanding a withdrawal Sent battleship USS Missouri to Mediterranean Sea It works….Soviets withdraw How is this an example of containment?
The US came up with 2 plans Truman Plan – Give $$$ Turkey/Greece to fight communism Marshall Plan – Gave aid to countries trying to rebuild
The Berlin Crisis • Early 1848 – US concludes Soviets deliberately trying to destroy German economy • RESPONSE: US, GB, France Combine their zones • Called it – Federal Republic of Germany (aka West Germany) • Independent from Soviet Zone couldn’t have military • No Military
The Berlin Airlift • Soviets cut off road and rail traffic to West Germany • Truman sent atomic bombs to Britain • Couldn’t Budge… • Airlift – 11 Months of Cargo Planes bringing supplies • Food • Medicine • Coal • 2 Million tons of supplies • May 12 Blockade lifted by Stalin • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nHdB1vJNsg CANDY BOMBER!!!!
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Mutual Defense Alliance Treaty included US, Canada, Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal, the Netherlands, Norway, Luxembourg, and Iceland Purpose: Members agreed to come to the aid of any member who was attacked Warsaw Pact– Soviet response (Alliance b/w East European Countries)
Do Now: Grab a worksheet and complete the Do Now. Objectives: Students will be able to…(1) describe the Korean War (2) analyze text for key information
Civil War and Revolution in China • Mao Zedong – Led Communist rebellion against government • US Sent $2 Billion in aid, but it was squandered • 1949 – Communists captured government • Nationalist fled to Taiwan • Established “People’s Republic of China”
After the Fall of China… China’s fall shocked US Soviets successful test of Atomic Bomb Soviets & China sign treaty of friendship and alliance US kept diplomatic relations with Chinese nationalist, and used Veto power in the UN
Change in policy towards Japan End of WWII Gen. Douglas MacArthur was introducing democracy to Japan Once China lost, US focused on rapid industrial recovery of Japan
Korea After WWII Soviets and Americans in Korea Split at the 38th parallel North – Soviet – Set up Communist Government South – American – Set up Non-Communist Government On June 25th, 1950 – North Korean troops invaded the South
UN Intervention • Truman calls on UN to intervene (Test of Containment) • Successful because Soviets boycotting • With UN help, Truman orders MacArthur to send in US troops • US pushed back until daring attack
China Enters Saw UN troops as a threat Invaded over the Yalu River MacArthur demands approval for war against China
Truman Fires MacArthur • Truman denies MacArthur’s request • MacArthur publicly criticizes Truman • Truman fires him, but MacArthur remains popular • Truman committed to Limited War • War fought to achieve a limited objective • Containing Communism
Korean War End • Became little scuffles • Peace treaty signed July 1953 • 35,000 died in the War • TURNING POINT IN COLD WAR • Switched from political pressure to major military backup
Do Now: Grab a worksheet and answer the Do Now questions. Objectives: Students will be able to...(1) explain the Red Scare (2) identify key programs of conspiracies of the Red Scare era
Began with Igor Gouzenko in Canada Escalated into fear of Communist subversion Effort to secretly weaken society and overthrow it A New ‘Red scare’
Program to screen all federal employees 6 Million screened 14,000 subject to intense scrutiny 2,000 quit 212 were fired for “questionable loyalty” The Loyalty Review Program
HUAC • J. Edgar Hoover –1st Director of FBI • Started FBI in 1935 • Paranoid beyond belief • HUAC – House Un-American Activities Committee – Formed in 1938 to investigate Communist/Fascist activities • Hoover wanted public hearings • Open Communists to public isolation and expose sympathizers
Alger Hiss • Whittaker Chambers – Time magazine editor and former Communist • Testified that gov. officials were Commies • Alger Hiss – Lawyer/Diplomat – Accused by Chambers • Chambers produced secret documents /microfilms hidden in hollow pumpkin – “Pumpkin Papers” • Perjury – lying under oath
Do Now: What does McCarthyism mean? Think back to before Snowmageddon. Objectives: Students will be able to...(1) describe life during the Cold War (2) analyze videos for key information Homework: 26.1-26.3 Quiz on Friday