Article
PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Webisode 14: Let Freedom Ring

For Students 9th - 10th
Series episode covers the civil rights movement and the struggle for equality in post-World War II America.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Arthur Miller

For Students 9th - 10th
Arthur Miller is presented in this biography for his plays revolving around post-World War II America, paying particular attention to the middle class and effects of Communism. See "Arthur Miller Activities" for related materials.
Article
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Origins of the Civil Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in post World War II America.
Article
Other

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.
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: Grace Paley

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Grace Paley is presented in this brief biography highlighting her contributions to literature for her vivid expressions of American local-color through her writings. See "Grace Paley Activities" for related materials.