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Digital History

Digital History: Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the origins of the Cold War by examining primary sources. Questions to think about are included to check understanding.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Origins of the Cold War, 1945 1949

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "The Origins of the Cold War, 1945-1949" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Us History: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
AP U.S. History unit on post-World War II and the Cold War. Comprehensive multi-media lessons, activities and assessment.
Primary
US Army Center

U.s. Army Center of Military History: Peace Becomes Cold War, 1945 1950

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of historical events that led to the Cold War from the perspective of the U.S. Army. Particular emphasis is placed on military leadership and policy.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Mc Carthyism, Korea and the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article looks at McCarthyism in the context of the Korean War and the Cold War. It is supplemented by original documents and articles from that era.
Handout
Other

The Origins of the Korean War: From the Soviet Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.
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Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College: East German Communists and Origins of Berlin Blockade

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the well-documented text of the article "The East German Communists and the Origins of the Berlin Blockade Crisis" by Charles F. Pennacchio.
Primary
Mount Holyoke College

Nsc 68: Prologue to Rearmament

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlines the history of the NSC-68 document from drafting through its submission to the President. The impact of the document on defense spending is also explained.
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A&E Television

History.com: 8 Ways the Original 'Star Trek' Made History

For Students 9th - 10th
When "Star Trek" premiered on NBC in the fall of 1966, it promised "To boldly go where no man has gone before." More than half a century later, it has done just that. The original "Star Trek," which lasted for only three seasons, birthed...