Nuclear Weapons and Security Policy: Past and Present
Beyond Warfare: The Risks and Consequences of Nuclear Weapons

Review and Culminating Activity

After completing the interactive lesson, summarize the reasons for developing nuclear weapons as well as their risks. Then, write your thoughts on whether nuclear weapons help or hurt a nation’s safety and security.

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Part 1

Review the two main reasons for nuclear weapon development and then evaluate the risks and consequences of developing and possessing nuclear weapons.

Part 2

Write a paragraph using at least two pieces of evidence from the lesson that answers the essential question:

Considering the arguments in favor of deterrence as well as the risks of nuclear weapons, do you think that possessing nuclear weapons makes a nation safer or more vulnerable?