The purpose of this lesson is to build upon the student’s previous knowledge of U.S. foreign policy since World War II. The students will learn the roots, causes, and effects of the Cold War. This unit will also serve as a building block for future understanding of U.S. foreign policy. The Cold War will serve as foundation for students to understand and interpret current U.S. foreign policy and modern international relations.
COLD WAR UNIT PART 1
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Social Studies — US History, World History
Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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Handout, Lesson Plan
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Atomic testing in the American West, the "mutual assured destruction" doctrine, and disarmament policies
List the effects of foreign policy on domestic policies and vice versa (e.g., protests during the war in Vietnam, the "nuclear freeze" movement).
