Oak National Academy
Oak National Academy
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Year 6

20th century conflict: The Cold War

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Lessons (5)

  • Why did the USA and the USSR enter a cold war?

    In this lesson, we will learn about the power vacuum that was left in central Europe following the defeat of Germany in the Second World War. We will learn how two competing ideologies, capitalism and communism, competed for influence across Europe and the rest of the world.
    1 Slide deck
    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • How successful was the policy of peaceful co-existence?

    In this lesson, we will learn about some of the 'hot flashes' during the Cold War, including the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the war in Vietnam.
    1 Slide deck
    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • Why did the USSR and communism collapse in Eastern Europe?

    In this lesson, we will learn about how the USSR gradually collapsed. This will include studying the Soviet-Afghanistan War, as well as the last leader of the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev, and the reforms that he brought in.
    1 Slide deck
    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • To write an essay about the Cold War (Part 1)

    In this lesson, we will be writing an essay all about the Cold War. You will need to use all of your knowledge about the differing ideologies of the United States and the USSR. This is a great chance to consolidate and apply all of the knowledge that you have gained!
    1 Slide deck
    2 Quizzes
    1 Video

  • To write an essay about the Cold War (Part 2)

    In this lesson, we will be completing our essay all about the Cold War. You will need to use all of your knowledge about the hot flashes during the Cold War, and how the USSR collapsed. This is a great chance to consolidate and apply all of the knowledge that you have gained!
    1 Slide deck
    2 Quizzes
    1 Video