Communism vs. Capitalism and the USSR vs. the US

To Start:

• We're watching this video on communism. If you want to go deeper after class, check out:
  • This Senior Project or
  • Crash Course World History or
  • ​Khan Academy
• Then read over this handout and jot down your answers to the questions.
• Get ready to discuss.

In Class:

• We're learning about why the US and the USSR's allegiance broke down after WWII.
• To help you make sense of the era, read the textbook selection.
• Make a paper or digital timeline of the events from 1946 to 1965 that led us to the Cold War, using these instructions.

At Home:

• Finish your timeline before the end of the week.