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a. Political factors
In 1945, the US and USSR were still Alllies, having just worked together to defeat Nazi Germany. However, by 1949 they were in conflict and Europe was divided into two clear spheres; one under the influence...
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1. Why did the Cold War conflict emerge in Europe?
The pages below cover the key factors that led to the emergence of cold war conflict in Europe....
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9. The Cold War: Videos and activities CNN Series
A great series of videos for teaching the Cold War: superpower tensions and rivalries is the CNN Cold War Series. This series has proved to be controversial with right-wing historians claiming that it...
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8. The Cold War: Videos and activities
This page has some suggestions for Cold War documentaries (other than the CNN documentaries which can be found here). Again, we have given suggestions on which sections to show and tasks/questions for...
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5. Economic and diplomatic effects of the Second World War
The economic and diplomatic effects of the Second World War. The Second World War had a profound impact on the economy of the United States and on its diplomatic role in the world. Although Canada's role...
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4. What was the impact of the Civil Rights movement?
The Civil Rights movement had a profound impact on America; the Civil Rights legislation that was a result of the movement dismantled the segregation laws of the Southern states and made discrimination...
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1. The changing balance of power in Europe after 1871
The creation of the German Empire in 1871 caused a major shift in the European balance of power. Over the next two decades, Germany's Chancellor, Otto von Bismarck, worked hard to consolidate Germany's...
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8. Europe and the Second World War: Videos and activities
Here are some videos that are specific to the general issues of the inter-war years and the actual war itself. Other videos on Hitler, Mussolini and the lead up to the Second World War can be found here: ...
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7. Second World War: Videos and activities
On this page you will find some suggestions and links to videos that can be used as well as teacher notes with suggestions as to how the videos can be used with students. Questions for some of the videos...
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8. European totalitarianism (1918–1941): Videos and activities
This page has some suggestions for documentaries to support this section. Again, we have given suggestions on which sections to show and tasks/questions for students while watching the videos. This is...