Big Ideas of the Cold War. US vs. THEM Due Tuesday.

HW: The COLD WAR p. 584; Copy the Main idea;
Truman Doctrine: summarize in 8 words
containment: summarize in 8 words
Marshall Plan: summarize in 8 words

P. 585 Read the DIVISION OF GERMANY;
List the ideas and events that divided Germany…
Complete geography skills on 586.

5 paragraph Essay/Speech for your President! Typed.

Prompt: If you were the president, explaining on the radio to to America about why you used an atomic bomb/or not on Japan, how would you describe your decision? 1. Good Morning Americans…“We are at war…..summarize WWII, the war with Japan, and the U.S. created new weapon developed by scientists in America. 2. Clear statement about what you have decided to do with the bomb or not to do…. to Japan. 3. Explain your personal, internal ‘debate’ about whether this was the right action. Give 3-4 reasons for your decision Present 2 opposing viewpoints to show that you have considered other opinions. 4. Explain the short term and long term effects of your choice on people and nations. 5. Explain your Justification or refusal for using this weapon against ‘innocent citizens’. Is this inhumane and a “Crime Against Humanity” or was it a ‘necessity’ of war? Explain why some people thought it was ‘ok’ to bomb Hiroshima….and then Nagasaki. Conclusion: Explain why you are confident about your choice. Explain why this Was the best action for Americans.