? starter activity

1
? starter activity
During the course we have studied different
historiographical schools. How many can you name?
What are the differences between them?
2
Why did Cold War end? the historiographical
debate
? Aims

• To assess the problems involved in studying the
  end of Cold War
• To assess the contribution made by key
  individuals to the end of Cold War

3
? Your task

• Study sources A B on p.180-1 and note how the
  interpretations of the end of Cold War differ

Everyone sees the same thing differently. Can you
see different things in the portrait of this US
president?
4
? Your task

• Read p. 181-2 and summarise in your own words the
  reasons why it is difficult to reach a clear
  understanding of the reasons for the end of Cold
  War. Highlight what you believe to be the most
  important reason.

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Problems, problems

• Timing end of Cold War is still considered
  recent history, lack of objectivity, problems
  assessing long-term impact
• Access 30 year rule, state archives, esp. in
  Russia provide limited access
• History written by victors analysis dominated
  by Western historians or pro-democracy reformers
  in East
• Overshadowed end of Cold War overlooked, e.g.
  by War on Terror

6
? Your task

• You are going to be one of the main players in
  the end of Cold War listed on p.183. Write a
  short speech explaining why you played a key role
  and the other individuals were of less importance.

7
? Homework

• Complete a table similar to the one below.

8
? Plenary

• What are the main historiographical schools of
  thought?
• Why is studying the end of Cold War so difficult?
• Who were the key players and in your opinion
  which was the most significant?