Lesson on Friday, March 10, 2017

Aim: How did the United States respond to the post-World War II geo-political climate?

Bell Ringer: BP: Cold War / Complete BP handout (vocabulary)

Objectives:

1. Students will examine causes, course, and consequences of the early years of the Cold War (Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO, Warsaw Pact).

2. Students will analyze significant foreign policy events during the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer (10 min)

2. Review J59 (5 min)

3. Complete the note-taking guide (Attachment B, pp. 1-3) using their textbooks (McGraw-Hill United States History & Geography pp. 318-326), online resources, or class notes as appropriate.

Home Learning: Journal 60 – Describe what happened at the three conferences after WWII. Use Attachment B-2