Sunday, March 23, 2008

MWH4.2.2 Korean War

Essential Question: How stable was the post-WWII World?
  • Review:
    • 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
  • Understanding Goals
    • What led to an escalation of the Cold War
      • Political - Germany
      • Economic - Eastern Europe
      • Military - Asia & Americas
      • Nuclear - Earth & Space
    • What led to the Korean War
      • Cold War tensions
      • Division of Korea
      • UN intervention/incursion
  • Performances:
    • Watch video Escape from Berlin
    • Graphically represent the escalation of the Cold War in its dual dimensions of extensity and intensity.
    • How much is too much: for each of the events leading to the Korean War, determine which set of actions was justifiable and which was not.
  • Assessment:
    • Class test: Post-WWII Peace Settlements at Yalta & Potsdam in 1945 (13 marks, 25 mins)


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