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\nAnticommunism in Postwar America, 1945–1954: Witch Hunt or Red Menace?\n

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\nFrom allies to enemies—the post-World War II period saw a dramatic shift in the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union. A three-lesson collection examines the turbulent period and the rise of the anti-communist...\n
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\nHistory Blueprint: The Cold War (US History)\n

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\nIn this well-organized and inquiry-based collection, high schoolers examine primary and secondary source documents and video clips in preparation for an investigation into the Cold War. Scholars analyze its beginnings, the global impact...\n
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\nWhat is McCarthyism? And how did it happen?\n

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\nWho was Joseph McCarthy and why is his name synonymous with witch hunts? What were the factors that permitted the political repression of the 1950s to flourish? Could the same thing happen today? An intriguing video traces the rise and...\n
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\nMcCarthyism: 60 Years Later\n

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\nExplore legendary cartoonist Herb Block's bold challenge of McCarthy-era politics through this analysis activity. Two cartoons are included, along with talking points to prompt analysis and background information to help pupils \"read...\n
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\nOn This Day: McCarthyism and the Red Scare\n

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\nSenator Joseph's McCarthy's claims that communists had infiltrated and threatened the American way of life set off a red scare in the 1950s—and those claims have influenced today's concepts of loyalty to country. Using video clips from...\n
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\nThe Crucible by Arthur Miller\n

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\nBegin reading The Crucible and form a foundation for your study with this presentation. Arthur Miller and the historical background of McCarthyism are covered at the beginning, followed by short descriptions of all the characters in...\n
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\nThe Rise and Fall of Joseph McCarthy\n

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\nStudents analyze documents, cartoons, speeches and articles about Joseph McCarthy and his crusade against \"Un-American\" activities. They guide their research with a worksheet and participate in class discussions about their findings.\n
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\nThe Breaking of Charity\n

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\nThe danger of mob mentality is on display in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Get your class thinking with some challenging quickwrite questions, then assign characters from the play to be read aloud altogether. Links to worksheets...\n
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\nThe Crucible by Arthur Miller\n

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\nExamine the life of Arthur Miller and the characters in one of his well-known plays, The Crucible. The first few slides give background information on Miller as well as Senator McCarthy and the blacklisted celebrities during the...\n
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\nThe Crucible\n

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\nDisplay information regarding Arthur Miller and some of his well-known plays. The majority of these slides give facts, biographical, and historical information; only one slide lists information on the Salem witch trials as they pertain...\n
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\nJoe McCarthy and the Red Scare\n

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\nIn the 1950s, how did the Red Scare and the actions of Senator Joseph McCarthy affect the American people? Your young historians will analyze primary source documents on the Red Scare, participate in a \"find the...\n
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\nWhose Business Is It Anyway? McCarthyism and Its Effect on Individual Rights\n

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\nStudents explore the concept of individual rights. In this McCarthyism lesson, students determine how government may affect the rights of individuals as they examine the Constitution, participate in class discussions, and research the...\n
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\nMcCarthyism: The Political Cartoons of Herb Block\n

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\nStudents examine McCarthyism. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze 6 political cartoons by Herb Block that capture the essence of the Red Scare. Students discuss the cartoons and the fear of communism that permeated America. \n
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\nUgly History: Witch Hunts\n

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\nGuilty until proven innocent? A short video tackles the question of why witch hunts occur by examining the history of these purges and the tests used to identify those suspect of working with the devil.\n
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\nCold War Case Files: The Rosenberg Trial - Was Justice Fairly Served?\n

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\nThe Rosenbergs—executed for their role in a Soviet-era spy ring—continue the captivate the American imagination. Using a history lab format, young historians examine the trove of documents associated with the case, including photographs...\n
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\nCold War\n

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\nEleventh graders analyze U.S. foreign policy since World War II, tracing origins and geopolitical consequences (foreign and domestic) of the Cold War and containment policy.\n
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\n1984\n

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\nStudents read 1984, noting the potential dangers of government. They keep private diaries to parctice freedom of expression. They create political cartoons for a secret publication and design posters and T-shirts with warnings on them.\n
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\nPaul Robeson: 20th-Century Renaissance Man, Hero In Any Century\n

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\nStudents explore several themes relevant to the life of Paul Robeson and the social, artistic, & political realities of the first half of the 20th century, identify and interview heroes in their communities, and publish profiles on...\n
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\nMcCarthyism: The Effects of the Anti-Communism Fear\n

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\nStudents read a flowchart and look at corresponding photos to explore the anti-communist fears in the mid-twentieth century and the impact Senator Joseph McCarthy had on those fears.\n
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\nSocial Studies: The Declaration of Conscience\n

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\nLearners examine Margaret Chase Smith's Declaration of Conscience and discuss its impact on Maine politics. After reading it, they discuss their opinions and write short responses about them. As a follow-up activity, students write their...\n
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\nExploring US Foreign Policy after WWII--The Cold War\n

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\nScholars explore U.S. Foreign Policy and Cold War ideologies adopted after WWII. They conduct Internet research on a topic or issue related to the Cold War Era, watch two films, and compose a time line and a multimedia presentation to...\n
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\nBecoming Visible\n

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\nThe television and interstate highways both came of age in 1950s America. Scholars use film, text, and discussion to explore how these and other cultural icons shaped the literature of the time. Pupils also create a family history...\n
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\nA Teacher's Guide to the Signet Classic Edition of The Crucible by Arthur Miller\n

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\nA 20-page guide is a must-have for any instructor, seasoned veteran, or first year-teacher, using Arthur Miller's The Crucible as an anchor text. The guide begins with extensive background information about Miller and the McCarthy era...\n
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\n\"The New Television Set\" a Gateway to the Post World War II Era\n

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\nEleventh graders demonstrate their knowledge of the effects of television on the political, economic, religious, social, intellectual and artistic life of the US nation from the 1950's. Research how television shaped public opinion with...\n
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