GCSE Cold War L6 - Truman Doctrine & Marshall Plan

This lesson contains:

• A starter to recap prior knowledge from the course so far.
• A background of the perceived threat of the USSR spreading and the problems in Greece with the Civil War. Students discuss what Truman should do.
• A YouTube video gives the build up while another video discusses what Truman actually did. Students use the information provided to complete the relevant sections of their worksheet.
• Emphasis on the new change of policy from isolationism to containment.
• A discussion of the Marshall Plan, its purpose and using a YouTube video and the information provided, students complete the last part of their worksheet organiser.
• A choice of plenaries: either a source analysis or an exam style question.

Attachments:

• 1 x Powerpoint Presentation
• 2 x Publisher Files