The Cold War and America since 1975 topics for fifth grade include the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War, Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, Persian Gulf War, and War on Terrorism. Throughout our in-depth study of the Cold War and American since 1975, students will explore the following essential questions.
Essential Questions: -How was the Cold War different from other wars? -What is the difference in the economic and government systems in the US and the Soviet Union? -What was the effect of the Cold War on society? -How did technology associated with the Space Race and television change the culture, economy, and government of the U.S.? -How did the events of the Civil Rights Movement shape the country we live in today? -How did new laws in the 1960s help ensure the Civil Rights of African Americans? -How did the U.S. involvement in world events influence citizens of the U.S.? -How did the U.S. respond to the events of September 11, 2001 attacks? -How have the political rights of citizens expanded since 1961?
Vocabulary Words Week 1: Capitalism Market Economy Communism Iron Curtain NATO Berlin Airlift Arms Race Nuclear War Anti-Communism United Nations
Week 2 Cuban Missile Crisis Korean War Space Race Sputnik 1