Got a spare nine minutes?

If you have nine minutes to spare for a brief revision video, this cartoon gives a easy to understand overview of the key events in the Cold War!

Cold War Homework Booklet

The Cold War topic can be complicated at times, ensure that you are clear on the key events by using this homework booklet!

Cold War Revision Booklet

Over the summer it is important that you continue to review your learning.  This Cold War booklet covers all the sections that we studied in Y10 and includes knowledge reviews that you should attempt.

BBC Bitesize

As a revision tool/overview, you would be hard pressed to beat the BBC Bitesize section on the Cold War.  Some great little video clips and summaries on key events.

CNN Cold War Documentaries

The events of the Cold War can appear complex, however, these videos made by the news company CNN present the events in an easy to understand way.

Remember, when you watch these videos you must be actively revising, try making a mind map or taking notes as you view the episodes.

Cuban Missile Crisis

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a critical point in the relations between the USA and USSR and is almost guaranteed to come up in the exam in some form.  You must understand the causes, events and outcome of this significant case study.  This documentary is extremely detailed (you wont need this level of knowledge) and will give you a good overview of the events.