Period 8: 1945-1980
After World War II, the United States grappled with prosperity and unfamiliar international responsibilities while struggling to live up to its ideals.
COLD WAR UNIT:
Crash Courses: 37, 38 Chapter Video Notes: 36-39 Zinn:
Our guiding questions for this unit: (1) How did the Cold War restructure the world after WWII? (2) How did the Cold War impact:
September 5th
September 6th:
September 9:
September 10:
September 11: Continue Korean War: What is life like in a communist nation? September 12: The Cold War at home
September 13: Period 9 Exam Corrections DUE
September 16:
The Vietnam War: Why do we fight and why is it such a controversial war? ESP this as we study
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Videos for the beginning of the Cold War: Videos for Korean War: Video for Cold War 1950's Style: |
September 30
October 1
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THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
October 4
FALL BREAK: Oct 7-11
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October 14
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