Lesson 12: The United States and the Cold War Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 23 The United States and the Cold War in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
What series of events and ideological conflicts prompted the Cold War?
How did the Cold War reshape ideas of American freedom?
What major domestic policy initiatives did Truman undertake?
What effects did the anticommunism of the Cold War have on American politics and culture?
Cold War
containment
Long Telegram
iron curtain
Truman Doctrine
Marshal Plan
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NSC-68
Korean War
decolonization
totalitarianism
Fair Deal
Operation Dixie
Taft-Hartley Act
Dixiecrats
McCarthyism
Hollywood Ten
Army-McCarthy Hearings
McCarran Walter Act
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. role in the Cold War through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.