1. To what extent was there a 'thaw' in the Cold War after 1953?

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Lesson Objectives
To evaluate how developments during the 1950s led to both a reduction and rise in tensions

Lesson Tasks

1. Download, read and make notes from the Lesson PowerPoint or watch the Lesson video!
   
2. Read pages 91-99 and complete Activities 1-7
   
3. Watch the video 'After Stalin' and if you have time, watch the next episodes, 'Sputnik' by clicking on this link.

Challenge Yourself

1. Read the full-text of Khrushchev's 'Secret Speech'.
   
2. Useful overview of the 'Hungarian Uprising' of 1956.
   
3. Short article on the 1959 Nixon/Khrushchev Kitchen Debate.
   
4. If you can afford it, this is a fantastic animated comic about Operation Ajax - the CIA overthrow of Iran in 1953.
   
5. Full text of Eisenhower's 1953 'Chance for Peace' speech.
   
6. Full text of Eisenhower's 1953 'Atoms for Peace' speech.
   
7. Full text of the 1957 Eisenhower Doctrine speech.​​​​​​​​​​​​

2. Why was there a crisis over Berlin in 1961?

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Lesson Objectives
To identify the causes, key features and consequences of the Berlin Crisis

Lesson Tasks

1. Download, read and make from the Lesson PowerPoint.
2. In groups and using the readings outlined below, identify the causes, effects/impact, and significance of the Berlin Crisis 1958-61 on the Cold War. Fill in this document with your findings when done.
3. ​Read Chapter 8 of your textbooks on the Berlin Crisis. Complete Activities 1-4.
4. Make a timeline of events affecting Germany from 1945-1961.

Essential Readings

1. ​​O'Dochartaigh, P. (2004). Germany since 1945, p. 61-67
2. Smyser, W.R. (1999). From Yalta to Berlin - The Cold War Struggle Over Germany, p. 137-147 for Berlin Ultimatum and p. 149-165 for the Berlin Wall​​

3. How did Sino-Soviet Relations change during the Cold War?

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Lesson Objectives
To identify and explain the reasons for the key turning points in Sino-Soviet Relations

​Lesson Tasks

1. Download, read and make notes from the Lesson PowerPoint.
2. ​Read Chapter 10 'Sino-Soviet Relations' from the textbook and complete Activities 1-10.
3. Make an annotated timeline of key 'turning point events' in Sino-Soviet relations. Then explain how each event caused tension between the PRC and the USSR.
4. Read: Gaddis, J.L. (2006). The Cold War - A New History. Chapter Four - The Emergence of Autonomy for Sino-Soviet relations
   

Challenge Yourself!

1. ​Excellent collection of primary documents with explanations on the Sino-Soviet split.
2. Useful timeline of the key events in the Sino-Soviet split.
3. Another collection of useful documents on the Sino-Soviet split.
4. Simple overview of the Sino-Soviet split.​​​

4. How did Sino-American Relations change during the Cold War?

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Lesson Objectives
​To identify the causes of Sino-American hostility and to examine the reasons for détente in the 1970s

Lesson Tasks

1. Read Chapter 11 'Sino-American Relations' from the textbooks and complete  Activities 1-11.
   
2. Make an annotated timeline of key 'turning point events' in Sino-American relations. Then explain how each event caused or alleviated tensions between the PRC and the USA.

Challenge Yourself!

1. Simple overview article about the 1972 Nixon-Mao meeting.
   
2. Another overview of Sino-American relations since 1949.
   
3. Pictures of Sino-American relations.
   
4. Interesting review article on the changing relations between the USA and PRC.
   
5. Simple revision article on Sino-American relations.
   
6. Read this copy of the 1972 Shanghai Communique between the USA and China.

5. Was Détente a Success or Failure?

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Lesson Objectives
To identify the reasons for détente and evaluate the successes/failures in reducing Cold War tensions

Lesson Tasks

1. Download, read and makes notes from the Lesson PowerPoint.
   
2. Read this overview article about détente.​
   
3. Read Chapter 12 ' Why did Détente end in a Second Cold War?' of your Cold War textbooks. Complete Activities 1-7.​
   
4. Read this debate article giving arguments for and against Détente. Summarise the main arguments used for and against détente. What examples do they give to substantiate their arguments?
   
5. Create an essay plan for the following question: 'Despite the claims of those who promoted détente, its achievements were limited.' To what extent do you agree with this statement?' Your essay plan should include the following:
   
   1. Introduction written out in full, with clear thesis
      
   2. Opening Sentences for each paragraph
      
   3. Bullet points stating the facts/information/examples for each paragraph
      
   4. Conclusion written out in full

Challenge Yourself!

1. Overview article about the SALT I agreement.
   
2. Interesting article on why détente failed.​
   
3. Simple review article about détente from Alphahistory.​
   
4. BBC Bitesize revision page on détente.​
   
5. Text of the 1970 Moscow Treaty.
   
6. Text of the Final Quadripartite Protocol 1972.
   
7. Text of the 1972 Basic Treaty.
   
8. Text of the Agreement on the Prevention of Nuclear War 1973​.
   
9. Text of the Shanghai Communique 1972.​​​​​​​​