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Astronomy and the Cold War: How the United States Used the Moon to Target the Soviet Union

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils examine how astronomical observations were used to help target sites in the Soviet Union during Cold War and why such targeting was needed. Students then make predictions and observations of same astronomical events for their...
Worksheet
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World War II and the Cold War

For Students 7th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbooks and then respond to 12 short answer questions about World War II, the Cold War, and economic divisions.
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The End of WWII and The Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, students fill in 44 blanks in a passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
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Cold War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students examine political cartoons from the era and then respond to 10 short answer questions. The cartoons are not included.
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The Cold War

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this Cold War study guide worksheet, pupils respond to 20 short answer questions. The questions correlate to assigned readings in a textbook.
Worksheet
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Illingworth Cartoons: The Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this political cartoon analysis worksheet, students examine a political cartoon from the Cold War era and respond to 5 short answer questions about it.
Worksheet
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Cold War/Civil Right Crossword Puzzle

For Students 10th - 12th
In this online interactive U. S. History crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 10 clues regarding the Cold War and Civil Rights Movement to find the appropriate answers to complete the word puzzle.
Interactive
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Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Truman presidency and the beginning of the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War (2)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students respond to 10 matching questions regarding the Truman presidency and the Cold War. Students may check their answers immediately.
Interactive
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Truman & the Beginning of the Cold War (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students respond to 13 matching questions regarding the Truman presidency and the Cold War. Students may check their answers immediately.
Interactive
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The Cold War (1)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history activity, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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The Cold War (2)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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The Cold War (3)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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American Foreign Policy Since World War II (The Cold War)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret some key figures and major events during the Cold War era, including the Korean War, Vietnam, Cuban Missile Crisis, Bay of Pigs Invasion, and the United States and China Cold War Relations. They also play...
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Cold War Wars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this Cold War worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer questions regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and the Chinese Civil War.
Interactive
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Cold War

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 21 matching questions regarding the Cold War. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Lesson Plan
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End of World War II and the Beginning of the Cold War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this end of World War II and Cold War study guide worksheet, students fill in the blanks in a 6-paragraph passage with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the time period.
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Cold War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Cold War study guide worksheet, respond to 5 questions that require them to fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to complete the sentences regarding the conflict.
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The End of the Cold War

For Teachers 6th - 10th
For this end of the Cold War study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the time period in world history and then respond to 4 reflection questions.
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Containment in Korea: Entering the Korean War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An interesting resource explores President Truman's decision to enter into the Korean War to contain the spread of communism. Historians analyze the document using an online worksheet before participating in group discussion on the...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

US History and Government Examination: January 2011

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The presidencies of John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan were defined by the Cold War. Using primary source documents and scaffolded analysis questions, pupils explore the effect the Cold War had on these presidencies. A...
Interactive
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The Space Race: Project Mercury

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Race to the moon! An engaging activity focuses on NASA's Project Mercury and the Space Race. Scholars read a memorandum regarding the project and explore how it fueled Cold War tensions. Academics complete a worksheet and discuss the...
Lesson Plan
Center for History Education

The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Cold War tensions led to hostile actions. Scholars use primary sources to understand the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis during President Kennedy's administration. The instructional activity provides primary sources and a...
Interactive
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Cultural Diplomacy and the Smith-Mundt Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
During the Cold War, the United States used everything from bookmobiles to radio stations to improve its image globally. Using documents from the programs, including photographs and official memos, individuals consider how the United...

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