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The Cold War
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Cold War begins
16kb

Brief introductory presentation that puts the beginning of the Cold War in context - builds up to Yalta and Potsdam.

submitted by Mr Crowe



Origins of the Cold War
156kb

Two page resource covering the Soviet takeover of Eastern Europe and the Truman Doctrine.  Ideal for revision and recap.

submitted by Miss Scudamore


The Cold War
825kb

Extensive PowerPoint presentation that covers the important aspects of the origins and development of the Cold War.  Not ideal for lower ability.

submitted by Mr Yelland


Atomic Bomb
47kb

Structured coursework assignment using sources relating to the Atomic bomb.  Could be adapted for use in class or for different exam boards.

submitted by Mr Huggins


Reaction of the West
83kb

Examines the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan - ideal as an introductory summary. 

submitted by Mr Crowe



Korean War
95kb

Summary of the situation in Korea after the Second World War.  Students are then given the task to predict what they think happens next.

submitted by Miss Scudamore


Korean war
65kb

Worksheet providing useful notes on the origins and events of the Korean war.  More detail than usually appears in text books with clear information.

submitted by Mr Day


Korean war
201kb

PowerPoint presentation that offers maps and timelines helping put the war in context, examining who, if anyone, really 'won'.

submitted by Mr Crowe


Berlin Blockade
65kb

Examines the Blockade of Berlin in 1948-49 in relation to potential examination questions.  Information and suggested answers guide pupils to create their own answer.

submitted by Mr Huggins


U2 crisis and the Space race
278kb

In depth presentation examining the arms race, leading towards the space race and the U2 incident of 1960.  Covers the 

submitted by Mr Crowe


Berlin Wall
334kb

Presentation on the Berlin Wall, explaining the reasons for construction, together with the related events and subsequent results.

submitted by Mr Crowe



Cuban Missiles Crisis
143kb

Cuban Missiles Crisis 'timeline' style sheet.  Students need to complete information about the actions and events relating to the two leaders.

submitted by Miss Scudamore



Simplified version
167kb

Simplified version of the above worksheet with extra guidance to help students complete the sheet.

submitted by Miss Scudamore


Cuban Missile Crisis
71kb

Written for use with Modern World textbook, so may need some adaptation, but this sheet provides questions and an exercise on the crisis.


Missile Crisis Cards
66kb

To be used in conjunction with above worksheet.  These are options cards for pupils to discuss the advantages / disadvantages, and then feedback to the rest of the class

 

 

 

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