Edexcel GCSE History - Crises of the Cold War Booklet 2

This clear and concise revision booklet explores the major Cold War crises from 1956–1968, guiding students through the flashpoints that pushed the superpowers to the brink of conflict. It includes chronological explanations of key events such as Khrushchev’s Secret Speech, the Hungarian Uprising, the Berlin Crisis (1958–61), construction of the Berlin Wall, the Bay of Pigs invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Prague Spring.

Designed specifically for GCSE students, the booklet blends accessible event summaries with sharply focused key word definitions to secure long-term recall. Structured tasks encourage students to organise events into coherent timelines, practise retrieval of essential evidence, and judge the extent to which each crisis increased Cold War tensions -perfect for retrieval practice and exam preparation.

This booklet is ideal for:
✔ GCSE Paper 2 (Superpower Relations & the Cold War)
✔ Retrieval homework, intervention groups, and pre-exam revision
✔ Students who need clear, scaffolded explanations of complex crises
✔ Teachers planning weekly quizzes or consolidation activities