Curated OER
Witch Hunt or Red Menace? Anticommunism in Postwar America, 1945-1954
Students investigate what constitutes an "un-American" activity and why Soviet espionage was such an important issue in the 1940's and 1950's. Joseph McCarthy's impact on American anticommunism is examined in this lesson. There are three...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Anticommunism in Postwar America, 1945 1954
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "Anticommunism in Postwar America, 1945-1954: Witch Hunt or Red Menace?" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Cold War (1945 1980)
A quick comprehension check over the Cold War.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Red Scare
A quick comprehension check over the Red Scare.
Digital History
Digital History: Before the American War
Before Vietnam became the stage for an American war against international communism, it was a war between France and Indochina. France, concerned about losing their colonial holdings in Indochina and therefore losing international...