Week 5 Discussion - The Cold War

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.