Unit 8 SAQs
SAQ 1: Ideological Struggle of the Cold War
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one ideological difference between the United States and the Soviet Union in the period after World War II.
B. Explain one way that ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union shaped international politics in the early Cold War (c. 1945–1960).
C. Explain one way in which Cold War ideological competition influenced the formation of new international organizations or alliances.
SAQ 2: Cold War Conflicts and Proxy Wars
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one Cold War conflict in Asia or the Middle East that involved direct or indirect participation of the United States or the Soviet Union.
B. Explain one way in which that conflict reflected broader Cold War rivalries.
C. Explain one consequence of Cold War proxy wars for the societies in which they occurred.
SAQ 3: Decolonization and Independence Movements
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one independence movement in Asia or Africa that emerged after World War II.
B. Explain one strategy used by that independence movement to challenge imperial rule.
C. Explain one way in which Cold War rivalries influenced decolonization in the period 1945–1975.
SAQ 4: Challenges of New States
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one newly independent state in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East in the period 1945–1980.
B. Explain one political or economic challenge faced by that state during the early years of independence.
C. Explain one way Cold War alignments affected the policies of newly independent states.
SAQ 5: Global Resistance Movements
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one global resistance movement in the mid-20th century (e.g., civil rights, anti-apartheid, women’s rights).
B. Explain one method used by that movement to achieve its goals.
C. Explain one way Cold War conditions shaped the successes or limitations of resistance movements in the 20th century.
SAQ 6: Economic Transformations in the Late 20th Century
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one example of economic change in the period 1945–2000, such as the Green Revolution, free-market reforms, or the growth of multinational corporations.
B. Explain one positive effect of that economic change on a region or society.
C. Explain one negative consequence of that same economic change.
SAQ 1: Ideological Struggle of the Cold War
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one ideological difference between the United States and the Soviet Union in the period after World War II.
B. Explain one way that ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union shaped international politics in the early Cold War (c. 1945–1960).
C. Explain one way in which Cold War ideological competition influenced the formation of new international organizations or alliances.
SAQ 2: Cold War Conflicts and Proxy Wars
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one Cold War conflict in Asia or the Middle East that involved direct or indirect participation of the United States or the Soviet Union.
B. Explain one way in which that conflict reflected broader Cold War rivalries.
C. Explain one consequence of Cold War proxy wars for the societies in which they occurred.
SAQ 3: Decolonization and Independence Movements
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one independence movement in Asia or Africa that emerged after World War II.
B. Explain one strategy used by that independence movement to challenge imperial rule.
C. Explain one way in which Cold War rivalries influenced decolonization in the period 1945–1975.
SAQ 4: Challenges of New States
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one newly independent state in Asia, Africa, or the Middle East in the period 1945–1980.
B. Explain one political or economic challenge faced by that state during the early years of independence.
C. Explain one way Cold War alignments affected the policies of newly independent states.
SAQ 5: Global Resistance Movements
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one global resistance movement in the mid-20th century (e.g., civil rights, anti-apartheid, women’s rights).
B. Explain one method used by that movement to achieve its goals.
C. Explain one way Cold War conditions shaped the successes or limitations of resistance movements in the 20th century.
SAQ 6: Economic Transformations in the Late 20th Century
Prompt: Answer all parts of the question.
A. Identify one example of economic change in the period 1945–2000, such as the Green Revolution, free-market reforms, or the growth of multinational corporations.
B. Explain one positive effect of that economic change on a region or society.
C. Explain one negative consequence of that same economic change.