The Cold War at Home: The Space Race Timeline
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events of the Space Race during the Cold War, focusing on timeline and chronological understanding. It includes source analysis and comparison questions to develop historical skills.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#Cold War at Home
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Space Race
#Understand the key events of the Space Race during the Cold War
#Develop chronological skills by creating and analysing a timeline
#Compare different perspectives and sources related to space exploration
#Explain the significance of major milestones in the Space Race
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The Cold War at Home: The Space Race Timeline
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Space Race
The Space Race was a period of intense competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War, focused on achieving significant milestones in space exploration. It symbolized technological and ideological superiority. Major events included the launch of Sputnik, the first human in space, and the Apollo moon landings.
1.
Outline the main events of the Space Race in chronological order.
[3 marks]2.
Compare the achievements of the USSR and the USA during the early phase of the Space Race.
[4 marks]3.
Explain why the Moon landing in 1969 was a significant milestone in the Cold War.
[3 marks]4.
Analyse the impact of the Space Race on American society.
[6 marks]5.
Write a brief timeline of key events in the Space Race, including at least four milestones.
[3 marks]6.
Compare the propaganda used by the USA and USSR during the Space Race.
[4 marks]7.
Explain how the Space Race reflected Cold War tensions between the USA and USSR.
[3 marks]8.
Analyse the significance of the Moon landing for the USA's Cold War strategy.
[6 marks]9.
Write a conclusion explaining how the Space Race influenced the Cold War rivalry.
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