1. Warm Up
Get out two sheets of paper, you will need both for today, one for the warm up and exit ticket, one for notes!!!
WARM UP QUESTION:
What global issues do you know of in the world today? Explain what you know about the issues.

2. What role does the US play?
US and China
What role does the US play?

3. China in 1940’s
Two parties fighting: Nationalists (capitalist) and the Communists
Nationalist Leader: Chiang Kai Shek
Communist Leader: Mao Zedong

4. After WWII Allied to fight against Japan
After WWII the US sends negotiators to help find a compromise
Start fighting again in 1946
US supports Nationalists
Soviet Union supports Communists

5. US and Soviet Aid
Both countries sent weapons, food, and medical supplies to the side they supported
However, neither one sent troops
Why do you think the US and Soviet Union only sent supplies? Write on your warm up paper, then share with a partner.

7. Check in
Below your Warm Up, write who you think will win the Civil War and why
Now read this answer to your partner, then have the other partner read theirs to you

8. Communism Wins China will become Communist
Initially have ties to Soviet Union
Communist government takes place in international affairs

9. The United Nations Formed after WWII to prevent future wars
International peace keeping organization
Has a security council which votes on military actions

10. Why Should We Care?
It made the US afraid that other countries with weak economies would continue to fall to Communism
China is a permanent member of the UN security council, which split the 5 members between Communist and Capitalist nations
WAIT… WHAT’S THAT????? We’re about to go into it

11. Security Council
5 permanent members, 10 temporary members (every 2 years)
5 permanent are US, Russia, China, England, and France
Do these nations sound familiar?

12. Issues with Enforcement
All 5 permanent members have Veto Power
This means if any one nation doesn’t like the decision, they can cancel it
How this could be an issue for decision making in the UN?
Write on your paper below your warm up

13. UN Today Russia takes the place of the Soviet Union after 1991
Knowing what you do about the UN and international politics now, how could the relationships between the US and the other security council nations cause tension, or an international crisis?