Objective:

Question

Create a 1page comic that tells the story of a Cold War event using visuals and text. Then, record a short voice explanation to summarize the event and explain its historical significance.

Instructions:

1. Pick ONE Cold War event from the list below (or ask for approval to use a different one).
2. Use Book Creator to create your comic. It must include:

A title for your event.
At least one main image (see visual options below).
Speech bubbles and/or captions to explain:

What happened?
Who was involved?
What ideologies were in conflict?
A voice recording (30–60 seconds) summarizing the event and explaining why it was important to the Cold War.

Visual Options (Pick What Works Best for You):

Use historical photos to help represent your event (must be appropriate and relevant).
Create your comic by drawing it on paper, then take a picture and upload it to Book Creator.
Use Book Creator’s digital drawing tools or upload images you create digitally.
Your final product must clearly show effort and connect to the topic.

Suggested Topics:

Berlin Airlift
Korean War
Cuban Missile Crisis
Vietnam War
Space Race
Arms Race
Construction or Fall of the Berlin Wall
NATO vs. Warsaw Pact
SovietAfghan War
Potsdam Conference
Iron Curtain
The House Un-American Activities (HUAC)
The Rosenberg Trialss.
Containment
Marshall Plan
Sputnik
Berlin Wall
By of Pigs Invasion
Cuban Missile Crisis
Domino theory
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Tet Offensve
Master Sergeant Raul “Roy” Perez Benavidez
Credibility Gap
The Fall of Saigon
Vietnamization
War Powers Resolution
Silent Majority
Reagan Doctrine
Peace Through Strength
Stragtegic Defense Initiative aka “Star Wars”

Rubric (100 Points)

Category Points

Historical Accuracy & Detail = 30
Voice Recording (Summary + Significance) = 30
Visual Creativity (Any Format Accepted) = 20
Cold War Themes Clearly Shown = 10
Effort & OnTime Submission = 10

Reminders:

You may use Book Creator’s voice tool to record directly in the app.
If you're using historical photos, choose ones that best represent the conflict or key figures.
Be creative, clear, and concise—your comic and voice recording should work together.
Turn in your Book Creator link or exported PDF by the deadline.

Answer 1

Comic Creation for the Cuban Missile Crisis

Title: "The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Tense 13 Days"

Panel 1: (Image of a map showing Cuba's location next to the U.S.)

Caption: "October 1962: The world holds its breath as the U.S. discovers Soviet missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from its shores."

Panel 2: (Image of President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office)

Speech Bubble (JFK): "We must act decisively to protect our nation!"

Panel 3: (Image of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev)

Speech Bubble (Khrushchev): "The missiles are necessary for our defense against U.S. aggression!"

Panel 4: (Image of U.S. naval ships surrounding Cuba)

Caption: "A naval blockade is established, heightening tensions between the superpowers."

Panel 5: (Image of a family watching news on TV)

Speech Bubble (Mother): "What happens if they launch the missiles?"

Panel 6: (Image of back-channel negotiations)

Caption: "After intense negotiations, a deal is struck—Soviet missiles removed in exchange for U.S. withdrawal from Turkey."

Panel 7: (Image of JFK and Khrushchev shaking hands)

Speech Bubble (JFK): "We avoided nuclear war today."

Voice Explanation:

"During the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, tensions escalated between the United States and the Soviet Union when U.S. reconnaissance flights revealed that the Soviets were deploying nuclear missiles in Cuba. President John F. Kennedy responded by imposing a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent further shipments of military equipment. For thirteen days, the world teetered on the brink of nuclear war as both leaders navigated a delicate balance of power. In the end, a secret agreement was reached: the Soviets would dismantle their missiles in Cuba, and the U.S. would remove its missiles from Turkey. This event is significant because it marked a critical moment in the Cold War, emphasizing the destructive potential of nuclear weapons and the importance of diplomacy in avoiding direct military conflict."

Submission:

• Create your comic in Book Creator using the panels outlined above.
• Record the voice explanation directly in Book Creator.
• Ensure to export or share the link to your final comic by the deadline.

Additional Tips:

• Be creative with the visuals; they can include both drawn materials or digital graphics.
• Use contrasting colors and clear text for readability.
• Make sure the voice recording is clear and concise.

Good luck with your project!