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Digital History

Digital History: Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the origins of the Cold War by examining primary sources. Questions to think about are included to check understanding.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: Anticommunism in the 1950s

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Rosenberg trial, HUAC, and Joseph McCarthy.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Mc Carthy, Joseph Raymond

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the official biographical guide of the U.S. Congress, this page contains a brief biography of Joseph McCarthy and his political career.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Presidential Politics of Eisenhower

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the political style employed by Ike. Includes his handling of Senator Joe McCarthy with "hidden hand" tactics.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Cold War Events (1948 1955)

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains a summary and definition of the main Cold War events from 1948 - 1955.

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