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Who was to blame for the start of the Cold War 1945-49?
Before you do anything else - listen to this 'debate' about the start of the Cold War to remind yourself of the 'Big Picture'
Focus Points
• Why did the US–Soviet alliance begin to break down in 1945?
• How had the USSR gained control of Eastern Europe by 1948?
• How did the United States react to Soviet expansionism?
• What were the consequences of the Berlin Blockade?
• Who was more to blame for starting the Cold War: the United States or the USSR?
• How had the USSR gained control of Eastern Europe by 1948?
• How did the United States react to Soviet expansionism?
• What were the consequences of the Berlin Blockade?
• Who was more to blame for starting the Cold War: the United States or the USSR?
Revision Suggestion: Use the Word cloud as a 'starter / reminder' of key terms and ideas - what can you recall in 60 seconds?
Revision Suggestion: Go through the flashcards by topic and see what you can recall before turning over each card.
Revision Suggestion: Do these self assessment quizzes AFTER the flashcards.
Revision Task: Organise each topic logically - will help with sequencing / paragraphing
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Question Roulette
Revision Suggestion: Once you have revised the topics, practise writing out a few questions. (These are all actual past questions)
