Read the three links below. Why did Communism collapse in Eastern Europe and the USSR? Why did people tear down the Berlin Wall? What happened to the Soviet Union and how did the collapse of the Soviet Union change the world?
Link 1. Link 2. Link 3.

Read the two links below. First; in your own words, define Apartheid. Then explain why Nelson Mandela is such a hero. What did he do? Why is he so admired by the author of this article?

First Link.

Second Link.

Read the link below. Define Zionism. Explain the conflict that occurred when Israel was created. Why do the Palestinians and Israelis not get along?
Read this link.

Read the link below; especially the section titled “Operations”. Explain how much oil OPEC controls. Also explain how OPEC nations use their collective strength to benefit themselves. How do they affect oil prices?
Read this link.

Read the two links below and explain how Kenya fought for its independence from the British. Why did Kenya want its independence? How did Kenyan people battle the British? Who led Kenya in its battle for independence?
Read this link (1)

Read this link (2)

During the second half of the twentieth century African people began to fight for their independence from European control. According to the reading what influenced African Independence? How did the US and Soviets feel about African Independence?
Read this link.

Read the link below. Briefly explain the European Union and respond to the following: Why is it a good thing? What will it prevent?
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Choose one of the following questions to write about:
1.) How was the Cold War era ‘Space Race’ between the US and the USSR depicted in the film “The Right Stuff”? How did the two nations compete against each other?
2.) What did the film “Dr. Strangelove” say about the Nuclear Arms Race between the US and the USSR? Do you think the film was for or against the Nuclear Arms Race?

Read the text and view the photos/documents (click on Recon Room for photos) from the website below. Explain the Cuban Missile Crisis. What happened and why is it considered “the hottest moment in the Cold War”? What did Kennedy do to combat the crisis?
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Read the three NATO links below. What were NATO and the Warsaw Pact? Who formed these alliances and why?
Read the three NATO links here.