Image Source - The Origins of the Cold War - A Visual Guide to the Cold War

Instructions

• Watch the Video - Cold War: The Origins of the Cold War (10:12) and complete the Guided Notes
• Second, watch the Video - Ideology of the Cold War: Capitalism vs Communism
• Additional Sources of information are at the bottom of this page if you want to explore more about the important Yalta and Potsdam Conferences

​Guided Notes
Cold War: The Origins of the Cold War

• What were the sides that were established after World War II?
  • Describe how the sides were different and the same
    • Economically
    • Politically
    • Socially
• How did the death of FDR impact the negotiations between the US, USSR and Britain?

Ideology of the Cold War: Capitalism vs. Communism

• ​Describe Capitalism. Use specific details and terms to show your learning.
  
  • If you have questions write them down and we can discuss in class.
• Describe Communism. Again, use specific details and terms to show your learning.
  • Write down what is confusing to you so that we can discuss these things during class.

Additional Resources

​Reel America: Newsreel on the Yalta Conference
(February 4–11, 1945)

Potsdam Conference 
​(July 17–August 2, 1945)