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Scholars analyze a propaganda poster against communism. The resource uses the poster to examine the domino theory and containment policies used by the United States to stop the spread of communism in Vietnam. Scholars work in pairs or individually to complete a worksheet and participate in group discussion to understand the effect of propaganda posters.
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Concepts
america, american history, the united states, vietnam, the vietnam war, the cold war, containment, communism, military history, the military, wars, wartime, fears, politics, american politics, international relations, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents
Instructional Ideas
- Guide a group discussion on how the fear of communism affected the United States
- Have pupils create a propaganda poster supporting the fear of communism
Classroom Considerations
- Students must have Internet access to complete the activity
Pros
- Activity is great for online learning
- The resource is adaptable for grades 7-12
Cons
- None
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