Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

John F. Kennedy's Speech at the Berlin Wall

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

6

Overview

John F. Kennedy presents a speech about the Berlin Wall, advocating for the demolition of the wall and the end of communism.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

    SS10.6.8

    Describe how the United States’ role in the Cold War influenced domestic and international events.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.6.8

    Vocabulary

    • Cold War
    • domestic
    • international
    • Iron Curtain
    • communism
    • democracy
    • embargo
    • blockade
    • diplomacy
    • strategic diplomatic initiative
    • proxy war
    • destruction
    • invasion
    • crisis
    • weapons of mass destruction
    • Strategic Defense Initiative

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • How the role the U.S. played in the Cold War influenced domestic and foreign policy.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Appraise the value of technological advances during the Cold War.
    • Cite specific textual evidence to analyze the influence of the super powers on cultural, technological, and political changes during the Cold War.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The United States played an important role in the Cold War and this influenced U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

    SS10.6.8.3

    Identifying strategic diplomatic initiatives that intensified the Cold War, including the policies of Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and John F. Kennedy

    Alternate Achievement Standard - Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

    AAS.SS10.6.8

    Define the Cold War; identify how after World War II, the United States became a military super power and a leader in world affairs along with the Soviet Union; identify at least one goal and at least one challenge of the United States during the Cold War.

    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    NBC News Learn
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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