Crossroads: High School Curriculum
Unit XI: Leader of the Free World: 1945-1975

Table 2: Superpower Interests as Factor in Key Cold War Events

Lesson 1

Table 2: Superpower Interests as Factor in Key Cold War Events

Instructions: Using Table 1 as a resource, explain how each event listed achieved or attempted to achieve superpower national interests as well as its importance in aggravating the conflict. Be sure to specify whether the interest in question was necessary, desirable, or convenient.

[Write name of superpower here]Economy SocietyIdeologyHow aggravated conflict
Berlin
Blockade/Airlift
Soviet Takeover
of Poland, etc.
Soviets occupy
Northern Iran
Truman Doctrine
Korean Conflict
Soviet Aid to Greek rebels

Back to Lesson 1