Chance for Peace Primary Source Analysis

Students read excerpts from President Eisenhower's 1953 Chance for Peace Speech, answer 18 questions, and complete 2 creative tasks. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! 

Sample questions include:
--Identify 3 events from the end of WW2 through early 1953 that Eisenhower could have had in mind when he referenced hope wavering.
--Compare and contrast the American and Soviet visions of the future. What would that have led to on a world wide scale?
--On what condition would the United States believe the Soviets were in agreement about seeking world peace?
--Which Soviet leader was Eisenhower referring to in the 6th paragraph? Why do you think he wasn’t named?
--Explain how limiting military activities could help achieve Eisenhower’s other goals.
--In what way(s) did this speech reflect the nature of the Cold War at the time, if it did so?

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