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Unit Overview
The diplomatic tension of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union after WWII shaped the role of the United States as a global leader in the modern world. The impact of the Cold War was felt in the day to day activities of American citizens.
NYS Framework Content Standards
11.09
Unit US.10 Outline
Students will begin to build historical context for studying unit 9 content.
These curricular resources explore the US policy of containment during the Cold War, as well as the impact of the Cold War on American society.
These curricular resources explore the US policy of containment during the Cold War, as well as the impact of the Cold War on American society.
Inquiry Question: How did Cold War technology and propaganda shape the everyday lives of Americans?
This set of curricular resources was developed in collaboration with Retro Report, an independent nonprofit newsroom creating trusted documentary videos and classroom resources.
This curricular resources examine lasting effects of the Cold War.