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An interesting resource explores President Truman's decision to enter into the Korean War to contain the spread of communism. Historians analyze the document using an online worksheet before participating in group discussion on the motivation for the Korean War and Cold War tensions.
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Concepts
america, american democracy, american history, the united states, the korean war, wars, wartime, the cold war, military history, the military, communism, china, russia, containment, tension, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, harry s. truman, the presidency of harry s. truman, the truman doctrine
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the Korean and the Vietnam Wars
- Guide a group discussion on the impact of the Cold War on America's military operations
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- Resource is perfect for remote learning
- Activity is great in pairs or groups
Cons
- None