Webquest of the Cold War 1945-1990
Introduction to the Cold War
The Cold War is defined as tensions between the United States and Soviet Union from 1947 - 1990
Definition of the Task
1. You and your group members will be assigned one of the topics below to research.
2. As a group you will produce and present a multimedia presentation for the class using Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Establish roles for each member: You may combine and share roles if necessary.
4. Research the Internet and resources for information related to the Cold War
5. Use the research links below each topic to gather information
Project Evaluation
1. Did you cover the major events of your assigned time period?
2. Is your work supported by accurate research?
3. Does your multimedia project follow the project criteria?
4. Did you fully answer all of the questions posed under your topic heading?
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Cold War
Webquest Rubric
Submission
While working on your presentation you will save it to your student folder. I also recommend saving to another location (ex; your pen drive). When the presentation is complete, you will save it to the Class Period folder for your class on the Teacher’s pen drive.
Conclusion
The Cold War put the world close to the brink of extinction on more than one occasion. People around the world knew that it all could come to an end with a blinding flash of light. Hundreds of thousands of lives were lost trying to protect national interests, even though the two sides did not "directly" fight.
It is your job to report on the issues that made the Cold War one of the most tensioned filled periods of the 20th century.
Resources and Guiding Questions
The Cold War Museum “A good place to start for all of the assigned topics!”
In addition to the links below you may want to use Your PHS Libraries for photos and information
The Korean War
What were the reasons the War started?
What countries were involved?
What was the outcome of the War?
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
Korean War Map (animated)
The Vietnam War
What were the reasons the War started?
What counties were involved?
What was the outcome of the War?
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
Why did the United States feel they needed to invade?
Who did they get to invade?
What counties were involved?
What was the outcome of the invasion?
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
History of Cuba: The Bay of Pigs
The Cuban Missile Crisis
How were the missiles discovered?
Why were the missiles sent to Cuba?
What counties were involved?
Describe what the outcome was.
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
The National Security Archive: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Cold War: Cuban Missile Crisis
The Berlin Wall
What reasons was the Berlin Wall built?
What impact did it have on Germany and its people?
What counties were involved?
Why was it considered a symbol of the Cold War?
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
The Berlin Airlift
Why did the Airlift have to take place?
What impact did it have on the people of Germany and Eastern Europe?
What counties were involved?
Why was it considered a symbol of the Cold War?
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles?
Harry S. Truman Library: The Berlin Airlift
PBS The American Experience: The Berlin Airlift
The Space Race/ Arms Race
Explain the growth of atomic weapons between the two superpowers.
Who were the two superpowers during the Cold War?
Why was the launch of Sputnik so historically significant toward the space race?
List the achievements (firsts) of the Superpowers involved in the Space Race.
What were the outcomes of the Space race and Arms race between the two Cold War superpowers?
The Cold War and Space Race Era
The History Learning Site: The Nuclear Arms Race
PBS Race for the Superbomb: The Arms Race
Sign Up Sheet
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