history
Task: write two paragraphs with 4-6 sentences each answering the following prompt:
What events during the Cold War had the biggest impact on the United States? You may discuss political, scientific or social events.
Consider:
The Atomic Age
The Arms Race
The Space Race
Conflicts like the Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis, Korea or Vietnam
Spread of Communism
The Red Scare
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to help you see the influence the Cold War had on America and the World.
Audience: my teacher
You are welcome to follow this suggested format:
First Event
Topic sentence:
Evidence (Describe or give direct quote):
Commentary (Explain why you think your event had a big impact):
Concluding Sentence
Second Event
Topic sentence:
Evidence (Describe or give direct quote):
Commentary (Explain why you think your event had a big impact):
Concluding Sentence