Description

Cold War Task Cards

Cold War Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review the causes, people and events, and outcomes of the Cold War.

Cold War Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, matching, identifying the year, and ordering events.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Cold War Task Cards, students will:

• the role of the United States in rebuilding Europe and Japan after World War II, including the Marshall Plan
• the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers after World War II
• the political and ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union
• key decisions and agreements that established international allies, including the Atlantic Charter, the formation of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and the Warsaw Pact
• key differences between NATO and the Warsaw Pact and the countries associated with each
• events related to the Cold War including the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Berlin Wall, the Space Race, and the Arms Race
• the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War

What standards are covered?

These Cold War Task Cards are specifically aligned with the 2023 Virginia U.S. History SOL USII.7, although the task cards closely match most U.S. History standards related to the causes, people, events, and outcomes associated with the Cold War.

Is a digital version included?

This Cold War Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms, allowing students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will receive a link to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own social studies task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these task cards?

• “The students enjoyed these task cards and were very engaged during the activity! Thank you!” (Kelly S.)
• “This resource helped my student better understand the Cold War.” (Katie B.)
• “Great resource to use for small groups and for testing review.” (Dianne G.)
• “Great review activity!” (Nicole L.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, low-prep way to review at the end of a US History unit or before state testing. These Cold War Task Cards can easily be used as part of a social studies center, Scoot activity, or review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Cold War Task Cards are included in my U.S. History 1865 to Present Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More U.S. History resources:

• Cold War Unit
• Cold War Escape Room

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Other Information:

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