Assignment: Cold War Essay
How was the Cold War conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union driven by the history of imperialism and the twin process of decolonization after World War II?
The essay should be about 1 to 2 pages, and it should deal with two different areas of conflict and it should use one set of the primary sources above.
The essay should start by "simply" answering the question and then giving a brief overview of the McMahon reading. In a second paragraph it should take up a specific region (i.e. the Middle East) or conflict (Vietnam or Cuba in Missile Crisis) and discuss its history in relation to the prompt in some depth. The third paragraph should do the same with a different region or conflict. Remember that bringing in a quote or two from the primary sources is a good idea; just make sure to give some context and explain how it relates to the main point. No conclusion is necessary.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Readings
o Vietnam, Declaration of Independence 1945
o Secretary of State's Address, 1953
o Castro Letter to Khrushchev, Oct. 26, 1962
o Post Mordem on Cuba, Oct. 29, 1962.