Week 5 Discussion: The Cold War
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
· Textbook: Chapter 7
· Lesson
· Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Instructions
Select one of the following smaller nations:
· Korea
· Vietnam
· Cambodia
· Cuba
· Another smaller nation of your choice with instructor approval
For the initial post, address the following in relation to your selection:
· Examine how Cold War policy by the main players affected the smaller nation.
· Examine why democracy was not successful in that nation.
· Describe the loss of personal liberties that were a result of democracy failing.
· Has the nation’s political system changed since the Cold War? Explain.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. At least one of your responses should be to a peer who chose an option different from yours. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
