Friday, February 28, 2014

Cold War - U.S. vs U.S.S.R

Read the textbook...pages 323 - 329

Explain how each of the following were part of America's policy to prevent the expansion of a hostile power (specifically the USSR)

1.  Long Telegram
2.  Crisis in Iran
3.  Truman Doctrine
4.  Marshall Plan
5.  Berlin Airlift
6.  Creation of NATO

How did the Cold War spread beyond Europe?
What was the significance of the Korean War?  How was it a "turning point" in the Cold War?
Why did Truman fire MacArthur?

THE RED SCARE

How did the Cold War affect American Society?
Key terms:  subversion,  perjury,  censure,  fallout,
What was Truman's loyalty review?
What was the HUAC?  What was its purpose?
Who was Joseph McCarthy?
What was the Cause and Consequences of the "Red Scare"?

View the following videos from United Streaming:
 
 
 
 
Assignment:  Analysis of Political Cartoons
Using political Cartoons created by artist Herb Block, analyze and explain how the issues of the "Red Scare" were depicted by the author.  Using the analysis organizer, you and a partner should choose one of the cartoons and complete the analysis. 
Honors Class:  On the backside of the analysis paper, you and your partner should create your own cartoon on any issue from the cold war era.  The cartoon should contain all items from the analysis sheet.

 



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