Cold War Revision Booklet

This student booklet contains a series of guided reading activities for the GCSE History: The Cold War and Superpower Relations (1941–1991) topic. It covers the complete Edexcel unit, exploring how tensions between the USA and the USSR developed, deepened, and eventually came to an end.

The booklet is divided into three main sections:

• The Origins of the Cold War (1941–1958)

• Cold War Crises (1958–1970)

• The End of the Cold War (1970–1991)

There are 15 guided readings in total, each focusing on a key event, development, or turning point in the Cold War. Each reading is followed by 10 guided reading questions designed to build understanding and prepare students for GCSE exam-style topics.

Students should:

Carefully read each passage before answering the questions.

Write answers on the dotted lines provided.

Define the key words included with each lesson to strengthen vocabulary and understanding.

Create revision flashcards using key events, dates, and individuals to help review learning.

This booklet will help them develop a strong chronological understanding of the Cold War, practise exam-style comprehension, and create clear revision notes to support success in their GCSE History: Superpower Relations and the Cold War (1941–1991) exam.