This document provides instructions for a summative project on the Cold War. Students will choose one of several topics to research such as the Korean War or the rise of Mao Zedung in China. For their topic, students will complete a concept map with four categories and three facts per category, citing sources. They will then create a 9-page storybook titled "Cold War: [their topic]" with a title page, picture, and 10-sentence description for each of the four categories researched. The project is meant to help students learn about power shifts, influence, and other aspects of the Cold War through independent research.
Origins of the Cold War - Yalta Conference, Potsdam, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Blockade & Airlift, China, NATO http://curriculumglobal.blogspot.com
Overview of the Cold War. Adapted from "Cold War in a Global Context" by William J. Tolley, "The Cold War" by T. Sothers and Hugh 07, and "Second Red Scare" by Paul Kitchen.
The Korean War and the Sino-US Confrontation.docxoreo10
The Korean War and
the Sino-US Confrontation
Lecture plan of this week Overview of the Korean War
China’s involvement
Domestic and international impacts
Puzzles and answers
A framework to understand PRC foreign policy (suggested by Thomas Robinson)
North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel
A Country Divided: The historical background
August 15, 1945, the Soviet Union entered into North Korea; September 8, 1945, the US troops arrived in South Korea: Korea was divided along with the 38th parallel
Early developments of the warJune 25: South Korea fought back
Jun 27: U.S. President Harry Truman announced U.S. support to South Korea, and dispatched the 7th Fleet to the Taiwan Strait
Late June to early Sept, North Korea almost occupied the whole peninsula
Sep 11: Truman approved the crossing of the 38th parallel
Sep 15: The Inchon landing
Dramatic changes of the war situations, June 25, 1950-Apr 22, 1951
The War didn’t last longLate November 1950: South Korea gained predominanceJanuary 1951: A kind of balanceApril: Stagnation
June 23: Soviet diplomat Malik proposed talksJuly 10: The talks opened
July 1953: The War ended
19 nations were involved into the war
Oct 19, 1950: Chinese troops advanced into Korea
Photo: Chinese troops crossed the Yalu River
China’s Involvement
Chinese “volunteer” soldiers prepared to advance in their Fifth Offensive of the Korean War, April 1951
China’s military preparation to participate during the period from late June to mid-Oct, 1950July 13, China set up a force of about 300,000 soldiers to defend its northeast borders
Sept 19, Chinese military officers went to North Korea for surveying the terrain
By the end of Sept, China got ready for military actions
But the political decision was difficult to makeOct 2nd, Mao telegraphed Stalin, indicating China’s willingness to send some troops to the Korea War
But soon later China retreated from the stance
Oct 8th, Zhou Enlai was sent to Soviet Union for convincing Stalin that China was not able to send troops
Oct 8th, when Zhou was on the flight to Moscow, in Beijing Mao convinced the CCP
Politburo that China should be involved into the Korean War
Mao changed mind
Reaching the final decisionZhou’s diplomatic task was altered to negotiate with USSR for the Soviet logistic supports to the Chinese troops in Korea
Oct 18th, Mao issued the order to the Chinese troops for crossing the Yalu
Mao took the responsibility for making the final decision
Among the Impacts: China-N. Korea vs. USA
‘Bloody friendship’ between China & North Korea
From Sino-Soviet alliance to Sino-American confrontation
This was the overall confrontation
(not only military)
Domestic anti-U.S. mass mobilizations
556 millions of Chinese yuan were collected through mass donations, worth about 3,710 fighters
‘Resisting America, assisting Korea’: A major mass campaign in the early 1950s in Chinese politics
‘Who are the most beloved pers ...
Origins of the Cold War - Yalta Conference, Potsdam, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Blockade & Airlift, China, NATO http://curriculumglobal.blogspot.com
Overview of the Cold War. Adapted from "Cold War in a Global Context" by William J. Tolley, "The Cold War" by T. Sothers and Hugh 07, and "Second Red Scare" by Paul Kitchen.
The Korean War and the Sino-US Confrontation.docxoreo10
The Korean War and
the Sino-US Confrontation
Lecture plan of this week Overview of the Korean War
China’s involvement
Domestic and international impacts
Puzzles and answers
A framework to understand PRC foreign policy (suggested by Thomas Robinson)
North Korean tanks crossed the 38th parallel
A Country Divided: The historical background
August 15, 1945, the Soviet Union entered into North Korea; September 8, 1945, the US troops arrived in South Korea: Korea was divided along with the 38th parallel
Early developments of the warJune 25: South Korea fought back
Jun 27: U.S. President Harry Truman announced U.S. support to South Korea, and dispatched the 7th Fleet to the Taiwan Strait
Late June to early Sept, North Korea almost occupied the whole peninsula
Sep 11: Truman approved the crossing of the 38th parallel
Sep 15: The Inchon landing
Dramatic changes of the war situations, June 25, 1950-Apr 22, 1951
The War didn’t last longLate November 1950: South Korea gained predominanceJanuary 1951: A kind of balanceApril: Stagnation
June 23: Soviet diplomat Malik proposed talksJuly 10: The talks opened
July 1953: The War ended
19 nations were involved into the war
Oct 19, 1950: Chinese troops advanced into Korea
Photo: Chinese troops crossed the Yalu River
China’s Involvement
Chinese “volunteer” soldiers prepared to advance in their Fifth Offensive of the Korean War, April 1951
China’s military preparation to participate during the period from late June to mid-Oct, 1950July 13, China set up a force of about 300,000 soldiers to defend its northeast borders
Sept 19, Chinese military officers went to North Korea for surveying the terrain
By the end of Sept, China got ready for military actions
But the political decision was difficult to makeOct 2nd, Mao telegraphed Stalin, indicating China’s willingness to send some troops to the Korea War
But soon later China retreated from the stance
Oct 8th, Zhou Enlai was sent to Soviet Union for convincing Stalin that China was not able to send troops
Oct 8th, when Zhou was on the flight to Moscow, in Beijing Mao convinced the CCP
Politburo that China should be involved into the Korean War
Mao changed mind
Reaching the final decisionZhou’s diplomatic task was altered to negotiate with USSR for the Soviet logistic supports to the Chinese troops in Korea
Oct 18th, Mao issued the order to the Chinese troops for crossing the Yalu
Mao took the responsibility for making the final decision
Among the Impacts: China-N. Korea vs. USA
‘Bloody friendship’ between China & North Korea
From Sino-Soviet alliance to Sino-American confrontation
This was the overall confrontation
(not only military)
Domestic anti-U.S. mass mobilizations
556 millions of Chinese yuan were collected through mass donations, worth about 3,710 fighters
‘Resisting America, assisting Korea’: A major mass campaign in the early 1950s in Chinese politics
‘Who are the most beloved pers ...
Ashford 5: - Week 4 - Instructor Guidance
Week 4 - Instructor Guidance
HIS 206: United States History II
Instructor Guidance
Week 4
Congratulations to everyone to making it to week four! We are officially past the half way mark. This is a good time to take a step back and take stock of everything you have learned so far. If you are behind on your work for the course, it might be a good time to reach out to your instructor to see what you can do to get caught up.
This is also a good time to go over the sources that you have found for your final project, reading carefully and closely. It might help to keep researching at the Ashford Library (see the week three guidance for more help finding sources). As you read over your sources, ask yourself “what are they saying about the topic, and how can I use what they are saying to support what I want to say”. Also, take notes as you read, so that you can go back and use useful materials from sources. Use quotes sparingly and make sure that you explain the quote and put it in the context of your own thinking.
This week’s guidance will cover the following areas:
1. Utilizing Feedback
2. Checklist and Assignments for Week 4
3. Topics covered this week
4. Source list
Utilizing Feedback
Video Transcript
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Checklist and Assignments for Week 4
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Week Four Learning Activities
Due Date
Review Announcements
Tuesday – Day 1
Review and reflect on Instructor Guidance
Tuesday – Day 1
Read Assigned Readings and View Assigned Videos
No later than Day 3
Post initial response to Discussion 1 – A Single American Nation
Thursday – Day 3
Contribute 100 words to Discussion 2 – Open Forum
Monday – Day 7
Complete Week Four Quiz
Monday – Day 7
Post two responses to peers in Discussions 1 and 2
Monday – Day 7
Watch “End of Course Survey” Video
Monday – Day 7
Go to top of page
Topics Covered This Week
Timeline
1946 February 22
George Kennan’s “Long Telegram” from Moscow outlines the need to contain communism.
1947 March 12
Truman Doctrine is announced.
1947 June 5
Secretary of State George Marshall announces “Marshall Plan” to rebuild Europe.
1948 June
The Berlin Blockade begins.
1948 July
Executive Order 9981 initiates the desegregation of the military.
1949 April
NATO is formed.
1949 August 29
The USSR tests its first nuclear weapon.
1949 October 1
Mao Tse-tung declares formation of the People’s Republic of China.
1950 February 9
Joseph McCarthy declares there are 205 enemies within the state department.
1950 June 25
The Korean War begins.
1951
Color television is introduced.
1952
Car seat belts are introduced.
1952
The U.S. explodes the first hydrogen bomb over the Marshall Islands.
1953
James Crick and Francis Watson create DNA model.
1953 March 5
Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, dies.
1953 June 19
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg are executed for conspiracy to commit espionage.
1953 July
Fighting in the Korean War ends with a divided Korea.
1953 August 12
Soviet Union explodes first hydrogen bomb.
1.
Discussion Instructions· Due 1110· Please make sure ALL ques.docxmadlynplamondon
Discussion Instructions:
· Due 11/10
· Please make sure ALL questions are answered
· Minimum of 2 sources cited for EACH discussion
· APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Discussion 3: Failure of Democracy and the Rise of Totalitarianism
Initial Post Instructions
During the 1930s, much of the world seemed to give up on their hope for a democratic solution to their problems and instead turned to totalitarianism, both in Europe and in Asia.
For the initial post, select and address one of the following:
· Germany/Hitler
· USSR/Stalin
· Japan/Tojo
Address the following questions for your selection:
· What effects did the history, politics, and economies of those areas play in their decisions to turn to totalitarianism?
· What role did the Great Depression in the United States play in their plight?
Discussion 4: World War II
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, select and respond to one of the following options:
· Option 1: Examine one or more major battles, including both the Axis and Allies strategies, the outcome of the battles, and the subsequent effects of the victory/defeat. Include an examination of the technologies that were crucial factors in the battle.
· Option 2: Examine the Nazi ideology in wiping out an entire ethnic group.
· How could any modern and so-called advanced and evolved nation like Germany go along so willingly with the mass murder of at least 11 million civilians?
· How were the Germans able to construct the facilities they built for their "Final
Solution
to the Jewish Question" so as to commit genocide on an industrial scale?
Discussion 5: The Cold War
Instructions
Select one of the following smaller nations:
· Korea
· Vietnam
· Cambodia
· Cuba
· Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval
For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection:
· Examine how Cold War policy by the main players affected the smaller nation.
· Examine why democracy was not successful in that nation.
· Describe the loss of personal liberties that were a result of democracy failing.
· Has the nation's political system changed since the Cold War? Explain.
Discussion 6: Epic changes in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East
InstructionsFor the initial post, address one of the following:
Option 1: Middle EastExamine the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its beginnings some 4000 years ago and how it has evolved/devolved over the centuries to the current time? Analyze the role of the Balfour Declaration on Israel's rebirth in 1948 and its effectiveness in helping Jewish people in their quest to reclaim their ancient homeland.
Option 2: African Nation State DevelopmentExamine some of the main (internal or external) reasons why the African people were to develop into nation states later than most experts feel was appropriate/normal. Examine the role of European imperial powers and the role of tribal chieftans in the international slave trade and African nation state developme ...
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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2. Summative Project: Introduction
● Each student will complete a Concept Map about one of the following
topics:
o Power Shifts: Yalta Conference, the development of nuclear weapons, Soviet control over
Eastern European nations, and the economic recoveries of Germany and Japan
o Competition for influence: Egypt, the Congo, Vietnam, and Chile
o Cold War and Asia: Korean War, Vietnam War, Tiananmen Square (massacre and
protests), and the Six Day War
o Chinese Civil War: Rise of Mao Tse-tung, political and economic upheavals in China (the
Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and the Tiananmen Square uprising)
o Satellite Uprisings: Poland (1956), Hungary (1956), Czechoslovakia (1968), and those
countries’ resurgence in the 1970s and 1980s as people in Soviet satellites sought
freedom from Soviet control
o Collapse of the Soviet Union: The weakness of the economy, burdens of military
commitments, Growing resistance to Soviet rule in satellite states, and Anti-Soviet
American presidents
o World of Cliques: Warsaw Pact, SEATO, NATO, and the Organization of American
States
3. Summative Project: Directions
● The topic you chose has 4 pre-assigned
categories for you to research
o ex: Competition for influence: Egypt, the Congo, Vietnam,
and Chile
● Under each category, you need to find three
facts and list your source
o Chile
The CIA helped overthrow socialist President Allende with a
coup (http://www.coldwarstudies.com/2013/04/10/cold-war-chile/)
America allowed a Chilean bureaucratic-authoritarian regime
under General Augusto Pinochet
(http://www.coldwarstudies.com/2013/04/10/cold-war-chile/)
Secretary of State Colin Powell about the United States
support for the coup, to which Powell replied that "it is not a
part of American history that we're proud of"
(http://fas.org/irp/news/2003/02/dos022003.html)
4. Summative Project: Expectations
● Each student picks a topic
● Graphic organizer is completed at home
o 3 facts are complete sentences with sources listed
after each
Wikipedia is not to be cited
● Graphic organizers are due Monday
● Information collected will go into creating a
Storybook
o Book will be titled: ‘Cold War: (your topic)’
For each category researched, 2 pages will be
dedicated
● 1 for the title and a picture (drawn or printed)
● 1 with a min. 10 sentence description of the
event as it relates to the Cold War
Should total 9 pages
● Cover (with image and title) + 8 pages dedicated
to the categories
