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. =The Cold War= =1945-1991= =US History Unit 3=

=Objective:= We will identify and analyze the causes of the Cold War and its impact on political and military issues in U.S. history. We will also define “trust” and the role it played during this period.

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=What was the Cold War?=

=By the end of this unit you will be able to:=

1. Define the origins of the Cold War. 2. Define a “proxy war.” (Korea and Vietnam are two examples.) 3. Locate at least three places where the Cold War took place. 4. Describe and define McCarthyism. 5. Define the role of the United Nations in the Cold War. 6. Debate the pros and cons U.S. foreign policy in the Cold War.

=Content:= 1. You will read and take notes about the Cold War.

=Process:= 1. You will participate in all class discussions and debates. 2. You will participate in a United Nations Security Council simulation.

=Product:= 1. You will be graded for your participation in the simulation. 2. You will take a test on the Cold War. 3. You will complete your vocabulary page, including links to appropriate sites. Be creative - it's your page.