1. Aim: How did the U.S. try to stop the spread of communism?
Berlin Wall : A wall built in 1961 dividing Soviet controlled East Berlin from the democratic West Berlin.
Berlin Airlift : A re-supply operation to the city of Berlin that lasted 11 months during when the Soviet Union attempted to close off the city.
containment : A cold war policy that called for containing (stop the spread of) communism to areas already under its influence. (President Harry Truman)
Iron Curtain : The Soviet Union’s policy of isolation during the Cold War. The Iron Curtain isolated Eastern Europe from the rest of the world.
Review Terms: Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, NATO, Warsaw Pact

2. THE COLD WAR (handout)
All students will obtain copies of The Cold War Students will read aloud from the document Each Student will write the questions and answers in their notebook

3. Berlin Airlift
Students will obtain WHY DID THE GREAT POWERS CLASH OVER BERLIN
In pairs, students will read the document to each other
Group members will answer the question
THIS WILL BE HANDED IN!

4. Summary Question
Why do you think the US felt it was their responsibility to stop the spread of communism?