Aim: How
did the United States respond to the post-World War II geo-political climate?
Bell
Ringer: Review Journal 63
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.Who were the baby boomers?
2.YouTube: Vietnam War
3.Journal 64 – In your own words
explain how the Vietnam War was an extension of the Cold
War. (10 min) (Keep in mind
‘Domino Theory’
4.Lesson Closure: Ask students to reflect on the
essential question: What impact did President Truman’s foreign policy
have on the United States and the world? President Eisenhower? President
Kennedy? Use the Think-Pair-Share strategy to encourage class
discussion in response to the question. Then have students individually respond
to this final reflection question: Who do you think had the most
successful foreign policy— Truman, Eisenhower, or Kennedy? Explain why.
6.Cold War Exam (rest of class)
Home Learning: EOC Review Packet, pages 19-20 and your Cold War political cartoon is due on MONDAY!
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