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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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American Institute of Physics: Soviet Physics, Nuclear Weapons, and Human Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
A resource with extensive information on all aspects of Sakharov's life. Arranged chronologically.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: Banditry Threatens the New Russia, Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about threats to Russia's free-market economy and the breakdown of law enforcement.
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Hartford Web Publishing

World History Archives: David Hoffman: The Russian Economy's Big Black Hole

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about one of Russia's steel mills that has, like many other industries in Russia, fallen on hard times in the new free-market economy.
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BBC

Bbc: 1954: Us Tests Hydrogen Bomb in Bikini

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the awesome power and destructive force associated with exploding a hydrogen bomb. Site is brief but informative. A great introduction to learning about the hydrogen bomb.
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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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Curated OER

The First H Bomb Explodes at Enewatek Atoll on 1 November 1952

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the awesome power and destructive force associated with exploding a hydrogen bomb. Site is brief but informative. A great introduction to learning about the hydrogen bomb.

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