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Cranston High School East Library: Salimeno - The Cold War

Assignment Information

You will research one key event in the Cold War and develop an unbelievably fantastic presentation  for your classmates. 

REQUIREMENTS  (8-10 Google Slides)

Your presentation must include: 

• At least one key quote(s) related to the event 

• At least two pictures, charts, maps, or other helpful visuals 

• At least one video or political cartoon 

• A completed note taking packet

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• Information that answers the research questions below:

GUIDING RESEARCH QUESTIONS 

• When did the event take place? 

• Which countries were involved? 

• What key people were involved? 

• What led to this event? What key events occurred before it? 

• What happened during this event? 

• What was the reaction in the East/Soviet Union? 

• What was the reaction in the West/United States? 

• What reaction, if any, was there in other countries? 

• How did this event affect the Cold War? How significant was it? 

• How effectively did world leaders respond to this event? 

• How, if in any way, could or should world leaders have responded differently? 

• What were the lasting effects of this event? 

• What lessons were learned as a result of this event? 

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