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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Salt Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) between the United States and the USSR resulted in the SALT Treaty in 1972.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Attacks on Intelligentsia Suppressing Dissidents

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of Russian documents (letters,telegrams, etc.) that supported the suppression of dissidents. Also includes an introduction explaining the dissidents.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The Cold War

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the causes of the Cold War, America's efforts to oppose the spread of Communism, and the hunt for Communist sympathizers within the United States.
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Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Wilson Center: Nuclear Debate Pamphlets

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of pamphlets from organizations against and for nuclear power.
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Jewish News: Gorbachev, Shamir Mark Decade of Soviet Aliyah

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides insight into religious persecution in the former Soviet Union and Gorbachev's efforts to curb intolerance.
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Atom Central: Tsar Bomba King of the Bombs

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about a Soviet bomber that was made to be a statement of intimidation by the Soviet Union to the United States.
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Digital History

Digital History: Detente

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.

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