Saturday, March 01, 2008

MWH4.1.10 Cold War - Peace Settlements

Throughlines: The Making of the Modern World History
Essential Question: How stable was the post-WWII World?
  • Preparation:
    • Notes Check for Unit 4.1
    • SBQ Practise for Sustainable Development (3 Gorges Dam) - for 4H only
    • Review of CA1 (Diplomacy & Deterrence/Iraq-Kuwait Conflict) - for 4H only
  • Review:
    • How did WWII end in Europe & the Pacific?
  • Understanding Goals:
    • What were the outcomes of the Yalta & Potsdam Conferences?
      • Germany: Division, Demilitarisation & Denazification
      • Eastern Europe: Political Systems, Geographical Boundaries & Displaced People
      • International Relations: Founding of the United Nations & Ending the Pacific War
    • How far did the post-war conferences bring about a peace settlement?
      • Germany: Disagreements over the economic policies
      • Eastern Europe: Disagreements over the political systems
      • International Relations: Disagreements over military involvements
  • Performances:
    • How far do you agree that the formation of the United Nations was the most important outcome of the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences? Explain your answer. (13)