Unit Four: The 1950s

Unit Four: The 1950s20th Century HistoryBBSDay OneObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpWhat is your understanding of The Cold War? Explain.Unit Overview1950sThe Cold WarThe Cold War PresentationTake Cornell Notes based on presentation found on class website.Work on Key Terms worksheetDue at end of the period tomorrow Tuesday, April 14Homework

Day TwoObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpWhat is your opinion of The Cold War? Explain.The Cold WarThe Cold War PresentationFinish Cornell Notes based on presentation found on class website.Complete Key Terms worksheetDue at end of the period today Tuesday, April 14Homework

Day ThreeObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpHow did the nuclear arms race affect international relations in the aftermath of WWII?The Cold WarThe Cold War Key Terms ReviewDuck and CoverStudent ActivityFling the Teacher GameFound on class wikispace page under Unit FourExit TicketSubmit at the end of classHomework

Day FourObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpDefine proxy war. What role did Korea have in the development of The Cold War.The Cold War: KoreaThe Cold War Documentary: KoreaDocumentaryStudents will take Cornell Notes based on documentary for the impact of proxy wars/Korea on The Cold WarTeacher will check for completion/understanding at the end of the periodHomework

Day FiveObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpWhy did the East and West wage proxy wars during this era? Explain.The Cold War: CubaStudents will take Cornell Notes based on Cubas involvement in The Cold WarTeacher will check for completion/understanding at the end of the periodTimeline Update10 Events5 events for the 1950s5 events for the 1960sHomework

The Cold War: CubaBBS 20th Century HistoryBackgroundCuba was the site of many Cold War confrontations.The missile crisis is a direct example of containment which is the idea of the US preventing the spread of Communism abroad.Fidel Castro and Che Guevara led a revolution that ousted President Batista in Cuba January 1959.

Key Leaders of the Cuban Missile Crisis

BackgroundThe United States became concerned about Cuba since Castros takeover of the country in 1959The island is about 90 miles from FloridaDuring the revolution, Castro developed ties to the Soviet UnionBay of Pigs InvasionThe CIA was training a group of Cubans to invade Cuba and overthrow Castro in response to the revolution keeping in line with the strategy of containment.

Kennedy and his advisors expected Cuban citizens to help the CIA trained group to defeat Castro.

The invasion took place in 1961 which failed because of the strength of the Cuban Army.

The result is that the US lost some of its global standing. Simultaneously, the Soviet Union promised to support Castro and communist Cuba.Missile CrisisIn October 1962, photographs were taken from US spy planes which revealed that the Soviets were building missiles in Cuba.

Possible US ResponsesNEGOTIATE with Khrushchev INVADE Cuba BLOCKADE Cuba BOMB the missile sites

On Monday, October 22, President Kennedy announced his decision to authorize a Naval Quarantine around Cuba. The use of the word quarantine instead of blockade still allowed for the US to receive support from the Organization of American States (OAS) and did not signal an act of war.

Missile Crisis TimelineOctober 15: US spy aircraft photographs several nuclear missiles in Cuba

October 16: Missile crisis begins; Kennedy convenes advisors

October 22: Announcement of quarantine

October 23: DEFCON 2 in effectDEFCON is a command terminology signaling preparedness for war/attack.DEFCON 2 is the second highest command below signaling war is imminent.October 24: Quarantine is still in effect; Soviet ships begin heading toward naval quarantine

October 26: Khrushchev sends first letter to Kennedy

October 27: US spy plane shot down over Cuba

October 28: Negotiations occurred and Kennedy and Khrushchev made an agreement. Khrushchev ordered all Soviet ships away from Cuba while agreeing to remove all missiles. Kennedy agreed not to invade Cuba.Impacts of the Missile CrisisKhrushchev and Kennedy established a hot lineLimited Test Ban Treaty: The US, Soviet Union, and UK signed this treaty which banned nuclear testing above ground.

Technology RaceThe Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957 and the US responded by creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1958.Congress also passed the National Defense Education Act which was designed to improve science/math instruction in schools.Civilian ResponseDuring the 1950s and 1960s, American schools regularly held drills to train children what to do in case of a nuclear attack.American citizens were urged by the government to build bomb or fallout shelters in their basements.

Day FiveObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpWhy did the East and West wage proxy wars during this era? Explain.The Cold War: CubaStudents will take Cornell Notes based on Cubas involvement in The Cold WarTeacher will check for completion/understanding at the end of the periodTimeline Update10 Events5 events for the 1950s5 events for the 1960sHomework

Day SixObjective: The Cold War and the 1950sWarm UpCold War Quiz1950s/60s Timeline UpdateTimelines must be posted and complete by the end of todays period.Homework

Day SevenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpWhat defines a movement?PBA OverviewExplanation and timeline of PBA workSocial Movements Initial ResearchHomework

Day EightObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpIdentify three points you are aware of about your assigned social movement.PBA Q&ASocial Movements Research WorkshopMedia CenterHomework

Day NineObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpIdentify and explain the cause and effect of your assigned social movement.PBA Q&ASocial Movements WorkshopWriting and FilmingHomeworkStudy for test

Day TenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpIdentify and explain the cause and effect of your assigned social movement.Test Q&AWWIICause and OutcomeUnited NationsCold WarCause and OutcomeSocial Movements WorkshopWriting and FilmingHomeworkStudy for test

Day ElevenObjective: TestTest

Day TwelveObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpHow do you feel you did on Thursdays test? Explain.Social Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingSeniors: Videos are due on Wednesday, May 13 on a flash driveHomeworkOne page typed reflection submitted to Turn It In by 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 13

Day ThirteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpWhat do you have left to complete for your groups infomercial?Social Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingSeniors: Videos are due on Wednesday, May 13 on a flash driveHomeworkOne page typed reflection submitted to Turn It In by 11:59pm on Wednesday, May 13

Day FourteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sSocial Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingSeniors: Videos are due on Wednesday, May 13 on a flash driveHomeworkOne page typed reflection submitted to Turn It In by 11:59pm tonight Wednesday, May 13

Day FifteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sSocial Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingDue Sunday May, 24 at the end of the period.Homework

Day SixteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sSocial Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingDue Sunday May, 24 at the end of the period.Homework

Day SeventeenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sSocial Movements WorkshopFilming/EditingDue Sunday May, 24 at the end of the period.Homework

Day EighteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpAre you pleased with how your groups video turned out? Please explain.Social Movements WorkshopViewingHomework

Day NineteenObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sWarm UpExplain one fact you learned yesterday aboutChinas Cultural RevolutionSouth Africas Anti-Apartheid MovementSocial Movements WorkshopViewingHomework

Day TwentyObjective: Social Movements of the 1950s/60s/70sJournal 10Why do you think the 1950s/60s/70s had so many social movements occurring around the world?Journals must be at least three paragraphs.Homework