Self-Assessment Checklist
Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945–1972
Look at the list of ‘I can’ statements in the table below and think carefully
about how confident you are. Use the following code to rate each of the
statements. Be honest!
Green – very confident. Show evidence of this: provide a description of work or
page number from your exercise book where you/your teacher have confirmed
or proven it.
Orange – quite confident. What is your target? Be specific: say what area(s) of
the topic you need to improve (e.g. “revise the key events of the Berlin Airlift”).
Red – not confident. What is your target? Be specific: say what area(s) of the
topic you need to improve (e.g. “learn the definition of the term ‘détente’”).
I can… Colour Evidence of success/target for improvement
Part one: The origins of the Cold War: The end of the Second World War
…explain how the Cold - During WWII, US and Soviet Union were allies
War developed after the
end of the Second World - Put aside difference to form alliance against Germany
War. - After War, both emerged as dominating powers
- US in a strong position after the war as wasn’t affected in same way
- Possession of Nuclear bomb - placed USA in commanding position
…identify the differences Communism:
between communism and
capitalism. - Businesses state-owned, profit goes to state
- One party govt.
- Controlled economy
- Lower average standard of living, wealth equally shared
Capitalism:
- Private ownership
- Multiple political parties, democratic elections
- Free economy
- Differences in wealth
…describe how the 1945 - allied troops entered Berlin
Second World War ended
in Europe. Germany surrender after Hitler commits suicide
…describe the events and Yalta (1945): Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin
outcomes of the Yalta
conferences. 1. Germany divided into 4 zones: USSR, USA, France, Britain control
a zone each
2. Berlin was divided into 4 as it was in USSR territory
3. Liberate countries of West
4. Setting up of UN: prevent future wars
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Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945–1972
…explain the aims of Churchill:
Churchill, Roosevelt and
Stalin at Yalta conference. - Wanted to maintain status after the war
- Withstand the pressure from USSR and USA to topple British empire
- Aware of Stalin’s expand territory
Roosevelt:
- Wanted to rebuild status within world economy
- Maintain world peace
- Suspicious of Stalin
Joseph Stalin:
- Guarantee Soviet security against imperialist aggression
- Buffer zone of East European countries
- Ensure same thing never happen again
…describe the events and • Germany divided as discussed into Yalta
outcomes of the Potsdam • Nazi Party banned - former leaders tried as war criminals
conferences • Germany living in Eastern countries - return to Germany
• Poland lost territory to USSR
…explain the aims of Attlee:
Truman, Atlee, and Stalin
at Potsdam conference. - Improving lives in post-war Britain
- Stay close to US
Truman:
- Self-determination for European countries
- Stalin relationship from outset —> bad
Stalin:
- Convinced US was rival power
- Untrusting of US with Manhattan project
…explain the impact of - Gave US a massive advantage on other countries - first to own
the dropping of the atomic nuclear weapon
bomb, and the USA’s - Showed intention to remain a prominent world power
possession of atomic - Dominate war world - threatened Stalin
weapons, on superpower - East list trust - Manhattan project
relations.
The Iron Curtain and the evolution of East-West rivalry
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Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945–1972
Look at the list of ‘I can’ statements in the table below and think carefully
about how confident you are. Use the following code to rate each of the
statements. Be honest!
Green – very confident. Show evidence of this: provide a description of work or
page number from your exercise book where you/your teacher have confirmed
or proven it.
Orange – quite confident. What is your target? Be specific: say what area(s) of
the topic you need to improve (e.g. “revise the key events of the Berlin Airlift”).
Red – not confident. What is your target? Be specific: say what area(s) of the
topic you need to improve (e.g. “learn the definition of the term ‘détente’”).
I can… Colour Evidence of success/target for improvement
Part one: The origins of the Cold War: The end of the Second World War
…explain how the Cold - During WWII, US and Soviet Union were allies
War developed after the
end of the Second World - Put aside difference to form alliance against Germany
War. - After War, both emerged as dominating powers
- US in a strong position after the war as wasn’t affected in same way
- Possession of Nuclear bomb - placed USA in commanding position
…identify the differences Communism:
between communism and
capitalism. - Businesses state-owned, profit goes to state
- One party govt.
- Controlled economy
- Lower average standard of living, wealth equally shared
Capitalism:
- Private ownership
- Multiple political parties, democratic elections
- Free economy
- Differences in wealth
…describe how the 1945 - allied troops entered Berlin
Second World War ended
in Europe. Germany surrender after Hitler commits suicide
…describe the events and Yalta (1945): Churchill, Roosevelt, Stalin
outcomes of the Yalta
conferences. 1. Germany divided into 4 zones: USSR, USA, France, Britain control
a zone each
2. Berlin was divided into 4 as it was in USSR territory
3. Liberate countries of West
4. Setting up of UN: prevent future wars
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Conflict and Tension between East and West 1945–1972
…explain the aims of Churchill:
Churchill, Roosevelt and
Stalin at Yalta conference. - Wanted to maintain status after the war
- Withstand the pressure from USSR and USA to topple British empire
- Aware of Stalin’s expand territory
Roosevelt:
- Wanted to rebuild status within world economy
- Maintain world peace
- Suspicious of Stalin
Joseph Stalin:
- Guarantee Soviet security against imperialist aggression
- Buffer zone of East European countries
- Ensure same thing never happen again
…describe the events and • Germany divided as discussed into Yalta
outcomes of the Potsdam • Nazi Party banned - former leaders tried as war criminals
conferences • Germany living in Eastern countries - return to Germany
• Poland lost territory to USSR
…explain the aims of Attlee:
Truman, Atlee, and Stalin
at Potsdam conference. - Improving lives in post-war Britain
- Stay close to US
Truman:
- Self-determination for European countries
- Stalin relationship from outset —> bad
Stalin:
- Convinced US was rival power
- Untrusting of US with Manhattan project
…explain the impact of - Gave US a massive advantage on other countries - first to own
the dropping of the atomic nuclear weapon
bomb, and the USA’s - Showed intention to remain a prominent world power
possession of atomic - Dominate war world - threatened Stalin
weapons, on superpower - East list trust - Manhattan project
relations.
The Iron Curtain and the evolution of East-West rivalry
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