The End of the Cold War

Dr. Spielvogel struggles with organization of this last chapter of his text, but we can glean some information from the first reading. The most important is this question:

If a single personality ended the Cold War, whose was it? (Reagan or Gorbachev?) Explain your answers (if you want to google the names and end of cold war you can find cool information that aids in the understanding).

1968: A Year of Revolution

The year of 1968 saw an explosion of new thought and ideas. From students, hippies, and feminists, a new core of ideals that were separated from Modernism, hence the beginning of postmodern thought.

In a couple of sentences, how did 1968 prove that Modernism was in fact ending during the late-20th Century?

Welcome to Pre-IB World History Blog, 2008-09 School Year

Hey Freshies!

A blog is where you can have a virtual discussion and debate on key issues. This blog is specifically centered around the unit of study we are covering. Hence, the first postings will deal with the End of the Cold War.

This is a tool for you to use to challenge your own thoughts, students as well as your teacher. Please, be RESPECTFUL of other perspectives as well as INSIGHTFUL on your own!

Good Luck,

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