Russia and World Relationships WarmUp Questions CPS Questions

Russia and World Relationships

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions (1 - 2) Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Overview Ø The historic relationship between Russia and the United Nations Ø The historic relationships between Russia and neighboring European nations Ø The historic relationships between Russia and China, Japan, and Korea Ø The historic relationship between Russia and the United States Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Quick Write What does the tradition of doctored maps tell you about Russia? (Note for teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 4, Lesson 4

The Historic Relationship Between Russia and the UN Ø The Soviet Union had a founding role in the UN Ø The US, the Soviet Union, Britain, China, and France became the “permanent five” members of the UN Security Council Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2008 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationship Between Russia and the UN, cont. Ø In the UN’s first 10 years, the Soviet Union issued 79 vetoes Ø Over time, the Soviets used their veto less Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2008 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationships between Russia and Neighboring European Nations Ø Sweden, Poland, and France all invaded Russia during the 17 th-19 th centuries Ø World War I was czarist Russia’s last war Ø During World War II, the German invasion nearly broke the Russians Ø By May 1945 the Soviets made it all the way to Berlin Chapter 4, Lesson 4 R. Norman Matheny / © 1993 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationships between Russia and Neighboring European Nations, cont. Ø After the war, more and more territory fell under Soviet control Ø The Cold War was a period of tension and hostility between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies Chapter 4, Lesson 4 R. Norman Matheny / © 1996 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationships between Russia and Neighboring European Nations, cont. Ø Gorbachev’s glasnost and perestroika set in motion big changes in the satellite nations Ø Change came to the Eastern European countries before it came to the Soviet Union Ø In December 1989, Gorbachev and President George H. W. Bush declared an end to the Cold War Chapter 4, Lesson 4

The Historic Relationships between Russia and China, Japan, and Korea Ø During the late 1950 s, strains emerged in the Sino-Soviet alliance Ø In more recent years, Russia and China have strengthened their ties Chapter 4, Lesson 4 R. Norman Matheny / © 1993 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationships between Russia and China, Japan, and Korea, cont. Ø Despite strains between the nations, Japan and Russia find ways to work together Ø In 1950 Kim Il-sung of North Korea begged Stalin for the chance to invade the South, starting the Korean War Ø Russia has worked to improve its ties with South Korea in many forums Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1990 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationship between Russia and the US Ø During World War II the US-Soviet alliance was borne out of necessity Ø The Soviet effort in World War II cost more than 20 million lives Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1999 The Christian Science Monitor

The Historic Relationship between Russia and the US, cont. Ø Relations between the Soviets and the United States began to thaw with Gorbachev Ø With the fall of communism, relations between the United States and Russia grew perhaps as close as they have ever been Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 1999 The Christian Science Monitor

Learning Check CPS Questions (3 - 4) Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Activity 1: Russia and World Relationships Review Complete this activity using the vocabulary words and information from this lesson Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Activity 2: Analyzing the Power Structure of the UN 1. Why did Roosevelt want the Soviet Union as one of the founding countries? 2. As one of the countries that won World War II, the Soviet Union became a permanent member of the Security Council. This provided Russia with veto power. Do you think it is good that Russia has this role? Why or why not? Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Activity 3: Making Sense of Relations Between Russia and China 1. What caused the break between them in the 1960 s? 2. Why have they once again strengthened their ties in recent years? 3. What do you think Russia has to gain by closer relations with China? 4. What does China have to gain by closer relations with Russia? 5. In the future, do you think they will become close allies? Why or why not? Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Technology Enrichment: Exploring Russia and the World Quick Facts Research the questions on your worksheet by using a search engine to find information on the Internet Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Review Ø The Soviet Union had a founding role in the UN Ø The Cold War was a period of tension and hostility between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and its allies Ø Gorbachev’s glasnost and perestroika set in motion big changes in the satellite nations Ø During the late 1950 s, strains emerged in the Sino-Soviet alliance Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Review, cont. Ø During World War II, the US-Soviet alliance was borne out of necessity Ø The Soviet effort in World War II, still largely underappreciated in the West, cost more than 20 million lives Ø With the fall of communism, relations between the United States and Russia grew perhaps as close as they have ever been Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Review Questions CPS Questions (5 - 6) Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Summary Ø The historic relationship between Russia and the United Nations Ø The historic relationships between Russia and neighboring European nations Ø The historic relationships between Russia and China, Japan, and Korea Ø The historic relationship between Russia and the United States Chapter 4, Lesson 4

Next…. Ø Done—Russia and World Relationships Ø Next—US Interests and Regional Issues in Russia and the Former Soviet Republics Chapter 4, Lesson 4 Melanie Stetson Freeman / © 2008 The Christian Science Monitor