International Influence

Lesson Plan

Economic, cultural, and military influence are all critical in developing spheres of influence. Students explore international authority by following a Cold…

Overview

Economic, cultural, and military influence are all critical in developing spheres of influence. Students explore international authority by following a Cold War case study, which will encourage better understanding of international persuasion.

Grade Levels

  • 6-8

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the following key terms: sphere of influence, containment, capitalism, communism, propaganda, Truman Doctrine, Cold War, NATO, Warsaw Pact, and Marshall Plan
  • Describe times that the U.S. has been influenced or has influenced other sovereign nations
  • Explain the tension between western and eastern allies during the Cold War
  • Evaluate the effect of economic, military, and cultural influence on other nations

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