Lesson 1

Origins of the Cold War

Start with the lecture overview, then move into the reading and analysis.

Today I will

identify the 3 causes of the Cold War

explain why the United States and Soviet Union became rivals

list the 3 causes and explain each one clearly

Use the video to get the big picture first. Then complete the guided notes below.

1. The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and the ______ Union.

2. The U.S. believed in capitalism, while the Soviet Union believed in ______.

3. One major cause of tension was lack of ______ between the two sides.