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The Seattle Times: Postwar Blues

For Students 9th - 10th
This article, which is provided for by The Seattle Times, discusses the economy after World War II, during the Cold War.
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Atomic Archive

Atomic Archive: Developing the Hydrogen Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to seven different documents regarding the hydrogen bomb and its development during the Cold War. Excellent resource.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of the United States including early British colonies, the American Revolution, Civil War, World War I and 2, Civil Rights, and the Cold War.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Collapse of the Soviet Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Broad discussion of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Onto the National Stage

For Students 9th - 10th
Women gained the right to vote and began to become active members of Congress as the United States faced many challenges. Early congresswomen served during the Great Depression, WWII, and the start of the Cold War. They had a voice in...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Mikhail Gorbachev

For Students 9th - 10th
A website containing the biography of Mikhail Gorbachev who was the leader of the Soviet Union who helped end the Cold War.
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Diefenbunker Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
For those that are unable to tour the Diefenbunker on a field trip, these pictures are a good substitute. Students can get an idea of what the interior is really like.
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History of Uss Nautilus (Ssn 571)

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains information about the USS Nautilus, the first nuclear submarine.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: John Foster Dulles

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the text to the address given by U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles before the Associated Press on April 22, 1957.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Eisenhower Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
This PBS American Experience site summarizes the foreign policies set in place and carried out by the Eisenhower Administration.
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The Origins of the Korean War: From the Soviet Archives

For Students 9th - 10th
Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.
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Global Issues: War, Propaganda, and the Media

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has an incredible amount of information regarding propaganda. Includes links to numerous topics with propaganda analysis. Offers unique perspectives that challenge the reader to question commonly held beliefs.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Hungary and Suez Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen summarizes political turning points of 1956, giving detail on the Soviet and American political desires shown in their responses to Israel's attack of Egypt.
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Industry and the Five Year Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the industrialization plans implemented by Stalin. Examines the success and failures of each and how they were achieved. Information is laid out so that it is easy to access and understand.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: The Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource gives information about the United States and its role in the Stabilization Force following the ethnic war in former Yugoslavia.

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