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COLD WAR WEB QUEST 

YOUR QUEST IS TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND THE COLD WAR.  

DIRECTIONS: Create a Google document.  Name the document Cold War First, Last name and period.  Then make sure you save it.   You will type out all of your answers in your own words on your Google document.
 Then we you have completed your web quest you will share your Google document with me. 

You will be assigned sections to complete in order to receive a full grade.  Make sure you complete the answers for your assigned section.  Assignment is due at the end of the period on Wednesday.  If you finish all of your assigned sections you can do more to earn extra credit. 

 http://www.johndclare.net/cold_war1_redruth.htm
 
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/red-scare
COLD WAR DEFINITIONS  SECTION 1 
Define the following terms using the websites above.   5pts a piece
A. Cold War
B. Red Scare
C. Iron Curtain

 
https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/modern-world-history-1918-to-1980/the-cold-war/causes-of-the-cold-war-in-1945/
CAUSES OF THE COLD WAR
List the 3 causes of the Cold War from the website above.  1 pt a piece

Then research the 3 causes of the Cold War that you have choosen.  In your research you must provide in depth information regarding each cause.  Provide the names, dates, countries of each cause. 
You must write out a paragraph for each cause in your own words.  You must also include citations.  (5 pts a piece) Example: 
https://www.britannica.com/event/Cold-War and list the author's name with your paragraph. 

WARSAW PACT
Internet search the Warsaw Pact and explain when and why it happened.  5 pts
Must be at least a paragraph in your own words and cite the website. 

  
List the members of the Warsaw Pact 8pts

NATO
Internet search NATO.  What does it mean? When and why did it happen? 5pts
List the members of NATO 1949 to 1955 16pts

COLD WAR PROPAGANDA  SECTION 2 
 http://jackiewhiting.net/Collab/ColdWar/Propaganda/Propaganda.htm
Go to the web address above. Then choose one of the propaganda posters shown (only in color).
Provide the Following:
 
Title of poster: (1pt)
 
Description of poster: (5pt)  Try to copy and paste the poster. What does it look like?  
 
Emotion it is selling:  What type of emotion is it trying to provoke from the viewer?  5pts
 
Research the  “Duck & Cover.” poster.  Explain its purpose. 5pts
 
 
 SECTION 3
The Marshall Plan   
http://www.marshallfoundation.org/TheMarshallPlan.htm

  1. How many countries were assisted under the Marshall Plan? 1pt
     2.  What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?  1pt 
     3. What type of aid was given to European countries? 1pt 

PBS - Berlin Airlift    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/airlift/map/index.html

SECTION 4
How was Germany divided after World War II? (Be specific) 4pts 


The National Archiveshttp://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/korean-conflict/

  1. What was America's foreign policy centered on after World War II? 2pts
  2. When and where did the Korean War break out?  2pts
  3. Why did the United States become involved in the Korean conflict? 3pts

  SECTION 5
Veterans Museum and Memorial Centerhttp://www.veteranmuseum.org/war-history/korean-conflict
  1.  Who was commander-in-chief of the UN forces during the Korean Conflict? 1pt
  2. When was the cease fire agreement signed? 1pt
  3. What was the total number of Americans killed in action during the Korean conflict? 1pt
NASAhttp://history.nasa.gov/sputnik/

  1. What was Sputnik? 1pt
  2. What did Sputnik launch the start of? 1pt
 The Berlin Wall                        http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall
  1. What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall? 2pts 
  2.  Describe the Berlin Wall. Be Specific! 3pts
 
  SECTION 6
GROUND ZERO SIMULATOR
 
http://www.carloslabs.com/node/16
Go to the web address.
Type in 46514 in the Ground Zero Google Map search box. On the drop down menu, click on each of the bomb types below and then describe the damage to EMHS, Elkhart, and the Surrounding area.  You must click NUKE IT to see the results.  2 pts a piece
 
1.  Little Boy 15kt=
 
2. Fat Man 21kt=
 
3. Joe 4- 400kt=
 
4. MK28 1.4 mt=
 
5 Tzar Bomba 50 mt=

 
 
 
 

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