Instructional Video19:01
Khan Academy

Cuban Missile Crisis, The 20th Century, World history

8th - 11th
With a collage format that lends well to note-taking, this presentation allows your students to see the context and implications of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The narration is casual and conversational, as well as informative, and history...
Instructional Video9:20
Khan Academy

Pattern of US Cold War Interventions, The 20th Century, World history

8th - 11th
Exploring the patterns and themes between Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam, including pre- and post-U.S. involvement, this lecture reinforces the concept of history repeating itself. Corrupt regimes, the emergence of Communism and redistribution...
Instructional Video13:42
Khan Academy

Bay of Pigs Invasion, The 20th Century, World History

8th - 11th
A bright collage of photos, maps, and quotes opens this video lecture, which details the Bay of Pigs Invasion. The most valuable part of this lecture, however, is hearing about the dynamics of the situation - why the US wanted to oust...