IGCSE Edexcel History World divided: superpowers Lesson 22 From thaw to détente IGCSE Edexcel History World divided: superpowers Lesson 23 Why détente IGCSE Edexcel History World divided: superpowers Lesson 25 Overview

Understand the reasons for the construction of the Berlin Wall and its impact on the German people Analyse the key events and results of the Cuban Missile Crisis Assess the outcome of the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia

Understand why the Korean War broke out. Understand the impact of the Korean War on East-West relations. Understand how both sides moved from conventional to nuclear weapons. Understand the impact of nuclear weapons on international relations. Understand how new leaders affected relations between East and West. Understand what peaceful coexistence aimed to do. Understand why Hungary was important to the USSR. Understand why Nagy’s reforms were seen as a threat to the USSR.Understand how Hungary affected relations between East and West.

Understand what is meant by the term ‘Cold War’ and how it was fought. Understand the differences between communism and capitalism. 3.Understand the problems faced by the Allies as World WarII ended.