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World History Trade Collection United States and the Soviet Union Guided Reading Workbook S 3ECTION  Fast Track to a 5 Led to Global Competition UNIT 8 Perspectives On the Present 1945–present The Berlin Wall November 10, 1989 Right on the border between East and West Berlin, at the Pariser Platz, the Brandenburg Gate (pictured at right) was once the symbol of a divided Berlin. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the gate became the symbol of German reunification. At the end of World War II, the Allied powers divided Germany and its capital, Berlin, into zones of occupation. Eventually, the zones were consolidated. West Germany and West Berlin came to be associated with western Europe On November 10, 1989, all borders and the United States; East Germany between East and West Germany were opened. Here, people celebrate and East Berlin were connected with the in front of the Brandenburg Gate, Soviet Union. one of the former border crossings between East and West. Between 1949 and 1961, about two and a half million East Germans fled to West Germany. To help stem the tide of emigration, East Germany decided to build a wall around West Berlin and prevent access to West Berlin and West Germany. Begun in August 1961, the wall would ultimately stretch 28 miles across Berlin and 75 miles around West Berlin. The Berlin Wall quickly became one of the most notorious symbols of the Cold War. Nation Building This divide was in place until the 1980s, In Unit 8, you will learn about the emergence or growth of several different nations. At the end of the unit, you will have a when reform movements swept through chance to compare and contrast the nations you have studied. the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. (See pages 1100–1105.) The pressure for reform was eventually brought to bear on East German authori- ties, who finally agreed to open the 960 961 nation’s borders on November 9, 1989. The photograph at right, taken the day after the borders were opened, shows a 9-12_SNLAESE491127_0833UO.indd 960 5/27/10 6:45:12 PM 9-12_SNLAESE491127_0833UO.indd 961 5/27/10 6:46:07 PM group of people standing on top of the Berlin Wall, just to the west of the Brandenburg Gate. 960 Unit 8 Teacher’s Edition 961 9-12_SNLAETE491264_0833UO.indd 960 7/6/10 10:02:43 AM UNIT 8 Previewing the Unit This unit describes the momentous political, social, and economic changes occurring around the globe after World War II. Power and Authority With much of Europe and parts of Asia in ruins after World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerge as rival super- powers. Their political and military confrontations dominate world affairs for the next 40 years. Revolution The end of World War II also heralds the end of colonialism, as native peoples in Africa, Asia, and the South Pacific demand independence. Although some European nations try to hold onto their colonies, others help native popula- On November 10, 1989, all borders tions prepare for independent rule. between East and West Germany were opened. Here, people celebrate The 1980s and 1990s witness a dramatic in front of the Brandenburg Gate, shift toward democracy in many areas one of the former border crossings around the world. The Soviet Union between East and West. dissolves into 15 separate republics, while military dictatorships fall in Latin America. Nigeria and South Africa pursue democratic goals, and China reforms its economy. Science and Technology Advances in science, communications, and technology improve life for many people and help create a global economy. Nations around the world must adjust to new patterns of work, ensure the rights of their diverse populations, protect their environments, Nation Building and achieve peaceful relations with their In Unit 8, you will learn about the emergence or growth of several different nations. At the end of the unit, you will have a neighbors. chance to compare and contrast the nations you have studied. (See pages 1100–1105.) Comparing & Contrasting The unit feature on pages 1100–1105 960 961 uses charts, images, time lines, and primary source documents to compare five developing nations. Explain to students that these resources will help 9-12_SNLAESE491127_0833UO.indd 960 5/27/10 6:45:12 PM 9-12_SNLAESE491127_0833UO.indd 961 5/27/10 6:46:07 PM them to understand how the nations in Unit 8 are attempting to organize and govern themselves. 960 Unit 8 Teacher’s Edition 961 9-12_SNLAETE491264_0833UO.indd 961 7/6/10 10:04:02 AM CHAPTER 33 PLANNING GUIDE Restructuring the Postwar World, 1945–Present OVERVIEW INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT ESSENTIAL QUESTION In-Depth Resources: Unit 8 Interactive Online Edition SE Chapter Assessment, pp. 992–993 How did the United States and s "UILDING 6OCABULARY P TOS ExamView® Assessment Suite %NGLISH3PANISH Formal Assessment the Soviet Union compete for Chapters in Brief %NGLISH3PANISH TOS CalendarPlanner s #HAPTER 4ESTS &ORMS ! " AND # economic and military superiority Block Schedule Pacing Guide PP n Power Presentations with Media Gallery in the Cold War era? 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SECTION 5 In-Depth Resources: Unit 8 Critical Thinking Transparencies SE Section 5 Assessment, p. 991 The Cold War Thaws s 'UIDED 2EADING P s #4 #HAPTER 6ISUAL 3UMMARY Formal Assessment s 0RIMARY 3OURCE 0OLITICAL #ARTOON P Electronic Library of Primary Sources s 3ECTION 1UIZ P MAIN IDEA The Cold War began to s 2ETEACHING !CTIVITY P s 3PEECH ON 3TALIN BY .IKITA +HRUSHCHEV Test Practice Transparencies, TT131 thaw as the superpowers entered an Guided Reading Workbook s FROM A Student’s Diary era of uneasy diplomacy. s 3ECTION 961A Chapter 33 9-12_SNLAETE491264_0833PG.indd 2 7/16/10 10:37:44 AM Chart Key: CHAPTER 33 PLANNING GUIDE SE Student Edition Block Scheduling DVD/CD-ROM TE Teacher’s Edition TOS Teacher One Stop MP3 Audio Restructurit the Postwar World, 1945–Present Printable Resource Presentation Resource HISTORY™ OVERVIEW INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT Program Resources available on TOS and @ In-Depth Resources: Unit 8 Interactive Online Edition SE Chapter Assessment, pp. 992–993 s "UILDING 6OCABULARY P TOS ExamView® Assessment Suite (English/Spanish) Formal Assessment Supporting Resources Chapters in Brief (English/Spanish) TOS CalendarPlanner s #HAPTER 4ESTS &ORMS ! 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Case Study 2, p. 16 s AP test preparation for World History provides students with test-taking SECTION 2 In-Depth Resources: Unit 8 World Art and Cultures Transparencies SE Section 2 Assessment, p.
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