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The Atomic Age: Living in the 1950s with the Threat of a Nuclear War PPTThe Atomic Age: Living in the 1950s with the Threat of a Nuclear War PPT
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The Atomic Age: Living in the 1950s with the Threat of a Nuclear War

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The threat of a Nuclear attack was very real for people in the 1950s. Share the hysteria, propaganda, and reasons behind this Cold War tactic gone overboard. A great presentation intended to build a context for understanding mid-century America.

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nuclear war, the 1950s

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1950s, atomic age, hysteria, nuclear war, post wwii, cold war era, cold war propaganda, social studies
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Grade
10th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
19
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