2. “ Truman has Stalin exactly where he wants him following the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949.” How far do you agree with the statement? [5 marks]

3. “ Truman has Stalin exactly where he wants him following the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in 1949.” How far do you agree with the statement? Level 1 [ 1 mark ] Describes what is happening in the cartoon – i.e. the chess pieces relate to events post WW2 Level 2 [ 2-3 marks] Agrees or Disagrees with the statement, making reference to the check mate move of the NATO signing by Truman Level 3 [4-5 marks] Balanced answer. Yes, Truman does have Stalin in check-mate, but we know that Stalin can fight back with the Warsaw Pact. Makes reference to the cartoon and places in historical context. HK – Levels 2-3 + 1 mark For detail on NATO signing i.e. Date, countries involved etc

4. Who was to blame for the Cold War ?

5. Your task: You will be assigned to a group to study a view point as to who, if anyone , was responsible for the Cold War. The objective is to reflect on the content covered so far, about the Cold War and form a balanced argument .

7. Phase 1. The USA was most to blame. Group 1

8. Phase 1. The USSR was most to blame. Group 2

9. Phase 1. Both sides were equally to blame. Group 3

10. Phase 1. No one was to blame. The Cold War was inevitable. Group 4

16. Who was to blame for the Cold War starting? No one was to blame. The Cold War was inevitable. Both sides were equally to blame. The USSR was most to blame. The USA was most to blame.