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 starter activity. During the course we have studied different historiographical schools. How many can you name? What are the differences between them?. Why did Cold War end? – the historiographical debate.  Aims. To assess the problems involved in studying the end of Cold War

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  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.

  5. 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?

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