The video tutorial covers AP European History, focusing on post-WWII Europe and the Cold War. Teachers Todd and Katie introduce the lesson objectives, discuss student submissions, and provide examples of excellent student work. The tutorial explores the aftermath of WWII, the division of Europe, and the emergence of the Cold War. It compares the economic recovery of Western and Eastern Europe, highlighting the impact of the Marshall Plan and Soviet policies. The session concludes with a summary and homework assignment related to continuity and change in organized religion in the 20th century.

What are the main topics covered in Unit 9 of AP European History?

• The French Revolution

• Rebuilding Europe and the Cold War

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance and Reformation

What was the primary focus of the student submissions discussed in the lesson?

• The effects of the Industrial Revolution

• The impact of the Renaissance on European art

• The transformation of European thought and culture after World War I

• The causes of the French Revolution

What was one of the significant social impacts of World War II on Europe?

• Mass displacement and homelessness

• Increased agricultural production

• Rapid industrial growth

• Decline in educational standards

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• To create a single European currency

• To establish military bases in Europe

• To provide financial aid for the reconstruction of Western Europe

• To promote Soviet influence in Europe

What was the Truman Doctrine primarily aimed at?

• Promoting free trade in Europe

• Containing the spread of communism

• Establishing the United Nations

• Rebuilding European infrastructure

What was the outcome of the Berlin Blockade?

• The Western Allies abandoned Berlin

• The Soviet Union gained control of West Berlin

• Berlin was divided into four sectors

• The Berlin Airlift successfully supplied West Berlin

What was the primary goal of the Nuremberg Trials?

• To promote Soviet policies in Europe

• To rebuild European economies

• To punish Nazi war criminals

• To establish the United Nations

What was a significant change in Soviet policy under Khrushchev?

• Expansion of Soviet territory

• Isolation from Western countries

• De-Stalinization and peaceful coexistence with capitalism

• Increased military spending

What was the impact of the Berlin Wall on the Cold War?

• It ended the Cold War

• It became a symbol of the Cold War division

• It led to the unification of Germany

• It increased trade between East and West Berlin

What was the primary focus of the economic policies in Western Europe after World War II?

• Isolation from global trade

• Agricultural collectivization

• Consumer goods and social welfare

• Heavy industry and military technology