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Cold War at Home: Space Race Essay Planning

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the Space Race during the Cold War, focusing on key points and evidence.

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#History
#Cold War at Home
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Space Race
#Analyse the causes and significance of the Space Race
#Compare different perspectives on the Space Race
#Develop structured essay responses

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Cold War at Home: Space Race Essay Planning

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Essay Planning: The Space Race during the Cold War

Essay Question: Explain why the Space Race was significant during the Cold War.

Introduction thesis: Outline the importance of the Space Race in demonstrating technological and ideological superiority between the USA and USSR.

Point 1: The Space Race showcased technological advancements. Evidence: The launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957 marked the first artificial satellite, initiating competition.

Point 2: The Space Race was a tool for ideological dominance. Evidence: The Apollo moon landing in 1969 symbolized American technological and political strength.

Counter-argument: Some argue the Space Race was more about propaganda than real technological progress. Evidence: Both superpowers invested heavily in space technology to boost national pride.

Conclusion: The Space Race was significant as it reflected Cold War tensions and spurred technological innovation.

1.
Outline the main reasons why the Space Race became a key part of the Cold War.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how the launch of Sputnik 1 impacted the USA's response to the USSR's space achievements.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the significance of the Apollo moon landing with the launch of Sputnik 1.
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the role of propaganda in shaping public perceptions of the Space Race.
[6 marks]
5.
Explain the impact of the Space Race on technological development in the USA.
[3 marks]
6.
Outline the reasons why some historians view the Space Race as mainly a propaganda tool rather than a genuine technological competition.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the technological achievements of the USSR and USA during the Space Race.
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse how the Space Race influenced international relations during the Cold War.
[6 marks]
9.
Explain how the Space Race contributed to technological progress that benefits society today.
[3 marks]
10.
Compare the motivations behind the US and USSR's investments in the Space Race.
[4 marks]

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