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Eisenhower: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a news conference simulation. In this Cold War lesson, students research events of the conflict during Eisenhower's presidency and use the information to script and participate in a news conference with...
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The Cold War (1945–1963)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history quiz activity, students respond to 46 multiple choice questions about the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Cold War: Anti-Communism at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders take a closer look at the Red Scare. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders read the provided literature about anti-communism in the United States and then respond to the provided discussion questions that accompany the...
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Chapter 21 - The Cold War to 1960

For Students 9th - 12th
In this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding the Cold War 1950's America and respond to 50 short answer questions.
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The Cold War (3)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Cold War (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history learning exercise, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The End of WWII and The Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, students fill in 44 blanks in a passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
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Locating The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify major players in the Cold War and place them on a world map. They identify the two superpowers location on the map as well as their allies. Students analyze how the world divided itself.
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Warring Philosophies: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain why the Cold War took place and ended. They analyze its significance as a 29th century event. Students identify the differences between the USA and USSR during the Cold War.
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The Cold War in Popular Music

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze pop culture songs to identify cold war themes and chart. They comprehend and explain why the Cold War took place and ended and assess its significance as a 20th century event. Students conduct a song analysis of the...
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Kennedy Presidency and the Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this 1960's America worksheet, students read articles about the Kennedy presidency and the Cold War. Students then respond to 12 short answer questions regarding the articles.
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The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
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Memorandum of a Conference with President Eisenhower after Sputnik

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use the National Archives to research how the United States and the Soviet Union south to maintain its supremacy after World War II.