Cold War Hysteria: How serious was the threat of communism in the US?
Weighing the Evidence
About this Activity
- Created by:Lindsay Henry
- Historical Era:Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
- Thinking Skill:Historical Issues-Analysis & Decision-Making
- Bloom's Taxonomy:Evaluating
- Grade Level:High School
This activity asks students to interpret documents in order to decide whether the threat of communism was real or perceived. Students should have background knowledge on the origins and characteristics of the Cold War, Joseph McCarthy/McCarthyism, and the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg case.
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