Week Of February 25th
Monday -
Please note that these readings will lay a foundation for the majority of the Cold War. Start by reading a brief biography on George F. Kennan. Please read the following excerpts from the Containment Policy by George F. Kennan. As you read this document, keep in mind that it was a government telegram. The language is very choppy. It was not meant for publication.
A. In your own words, read section III and summarize each of Kennans' predictions ( A-H ) regarding official Soviet actions. How does Kennan think the Soviets are going to act publicly? You may need a dictionary to help with the vocabulary.
B. For section V, in your own words, summarize Kennans' assessment of the Soviet Unions strength found in points one, two, three, and four. Finally, summarize each of Kennans' five suggestions on how the United States should deal with the Soviet Union.
C. Bonus Question-For up to 5 extra points answer the following- Does Kennan think the Soviets are a genuine threat to the U.S.? Why? Be specific. What did Kennan say that makes you feel that way?
E-mail me your responses to A, B, and C. by 7:00 am Wednesday.(A-30)
Tuesday- In order to understand the United Nations, the workings of this organization and how it played a critical role in the Cold War, visit the United Nations . Answer the attached questions and e-mail me your responses by 7:00 am Thursday. (A-30)
Lab Day- IN CLASS We will begin class with our four corner debate on the dropping of the atomic bomb. Please be prepared with concrete details to back up your argument. We will then start our study of the Cold War by contrasting Cold War Terms. If time permits, you can start working on your Cold War Timeline/Outline.
George Kennan
Friday-We will look at George Keenan in depth. You should also be working on your Cold War Timeline/Outline.
Look at the magazine cover to the right. This was an unused cover for Time magazine in July, 1947. It features George Kennan.
1. What job did George Kennan have in the mid-1940s?
2. Look closely at the magazine cover. Describe what you see.
3. What are the two games pieces (the one on the left is white and the one on the right is red) supposed to represent?
4. What game is represented here and why do you think this game was chosen for this picture?
History Social Science Standard 11.9.3 Please e-mail your answers by 9:00 a.m. Monday. (A-10)