{"id":3029,"date":"2014-05-16T12:30:10","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T09:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/?p=3029"},"modified":"2014-04-15T12:30:49","modified_gmt":"2014-04-15T09:30:49","slug":"consequences-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activehistory.co.uk\/updates\/key-stage\/igcse-gcse-history\/consequences-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cuban Missile Crisis Roleplay Unit<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of the most dramatic moments of the 20th Century and a particularly exciting topic to teach and to study! This unit is based around extended roleplay activities firstly from the Soviet, then from the American, perspectives. Students gain a thorough understanding not just of the events but also about the role of particular individuals and develop an appreciation of how close the world came to nuclear holocaust in 1962 – and who (if anybody) deserves credit for their handling of this terrifying crisis.<\/h3>\n

Consequences of the Cuban Missile Crisis<\/strong>
\nStudent Worksheet<\/a>
\nThis activity allows students to comment on the impact of the crisis on different key individuals and countries. There are links to relevant video clips as extension material (complete with suggested questions \/ discussion points).<\/p>\n

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The Cuban Missile Crisis Roleplay Unit One of the most dramatic moments of the 20th Century and a particularly exciting topic to teach and to study! This unit is based around extended roleplay activities firstly from the Soviet, then from the American, perspectives. Students gain a thorough understanding not just of the events but also… <\/p>\n

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