Original PromptCreate a slideshow that goes with the attached worksheet for students that has many checks for understanding and provides plenty of scaffolds for students to be successful as a 9th grade pre-ap world history student on this 6.5.B: The Cold War in the developing world
Both the USSR and the U.S. supported colonial independence movements in Asia and Africa—the USSR on class-
struggle grounds and the U.S. based on issues of personal liberty—and sought to build economic and political
alliances with...
This learning resource delves into the complexities of proxy wars during the Cold War, focusing on the decline of the Soviet Union. It explores geopolitical alignments, particularly the rivalry between NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and highlights the global divide between developed and developing nations. The content covers key concepts like 'proxy war' and 'ideology,' illustrating how superpowers engaged in indirect influence rather than direct conflict. It discusses the impacts of the Non-Aligned Movement, the economic and social challenges faced by the USSR in the 1980s, and the significant reforms introduced by Mikhail Gorbachev. Through various tasks, students analyze the causes of the Soviet collapse, the implications of systemic failures, and the economic costs of the arms race. The module ends with reflections on the historical significance of these events and their lasting implications on global politics.