Library of Congress
Loc: Cold War Estrangement
This site from the Library of Congress discusses the progress of World War II, and the nature of the postwar settlement at conferences in Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam.
BBC
Bbc: The Cold War: The Korean War: An Overview
The BBC provides a detailed 5 page overview of the Korean War that took place in the mid-1950s.
Digital History
Digital History: The Dealth of Stalin and the Cold War
In March 1953, Joseph Stalin, who had ruled the Soviet Union since 1928, died at the age of 73. His feared minister of internal affairs, Lavrenti Pavlovich Beria, was subsequently shot for treason. Nikita Khrushchev then became first...
National Archives (UK)
Cold War: The Potsdam Conference
An in-depth study of international relations at the time of the Potsdam Conference. Includes political cartoons, primary source documents, and teacher resources.
National Archives (UK)
Cold War: The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid
An indepth look at the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan with primary sources and student activities.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Explore Post Cold War Conflict Over Nuclear Technology
Since the development of the nuclear technology people have questioned the value of its protection versus peril. Through the resources and discussion questions students will evaluate the value based on their research and decide if...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Submarines in the Cold War
Gives excellent information on all aspects of the nuclear submarines in use today.
BBC
Bbc: Cold War: Reform, Coup and Collapse: The End of the Soviet State
A series of six pages that chronicle the demise of the Soviet Union.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
OpenStax
Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars 1980 2000: Bill Clinton and New Economy
Page discusses the culture, economy and political atmosphere of the Bill Clinton era. Site includes questions for review and critical thinking, glossary and link to primary resources.
OpenStax
Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: A New World Order
Page featuring information on a changing order both at home and abroad during the 1980s. Several links to primary source material, glossary and questions for student discussion.
OpenStax
Open Stax: From Cold War to Culture Wars, 1980 2000: The Reagan Revolution
Article discusses the details and events of Ronald Reagan's presidency. Includes timeline, questions for discussion, link to information about Yuppie culture, and link to Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for access to speeches and...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 60: Popular Culture and Mass Media
Examines the impact that rock and roll music, movies and the invention of television had on America in the 1950s.
National Archives (UK)
Cold War: The Yalta Conference
Outline of proceedings that took place at the Yalta Conference. Features student questions.
BBC
Bbc: Nato's Cold War Roots
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
Other
Nearpod: The Vietnam War: Introduction to the Causes
In this lesson about the Vietnam War, students will understand the motivations behind the United States joining the conflict in Vietnam. This lesson will also discuss the role of the Cold War and communism on US policy.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: World History: The 20th Century
A collection of learning resources (videos, practice exercises, and quizzes) covering World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, with smaller additional sections on Chinese history, the Holocaust, human rights, and independence movements.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: America's History in the Making: Postwar Tension and Triumph
Comprehensive teaching unit on tensions of the Cold War era: conflicts between domestic prosperity and unfulfilled expectations, ideals of conformity and individualism. Contains video and text materials, web interactives, student...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Woodrow Wilson Center: Digital Archive: Inter Korean Relations After the War
This collection presents documents on inter-Korean relations from the end of the Korean War through the Park Chung Hee military coup.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn the Glossary and Terms of the Cold War. Definitions for words such as glasnost, detente, SALT, Iron Curtain, and proxy war.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Soviet Afghanistan War
Kids learn about the history of the Soviet Afghanistan War during the Cold War. A hard fought war with no winner.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Origins of the Cold War
This site provides a brief overview of the events that led up to the Cold War.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: George H. W. Bush
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at the several presidents and their actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on George Bush to see and hear his speech about the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Cold War ends.
Ducksters
Ducksters: The Cold War for Kids: Summary
Kids learn about the history of the Cold War. The battles, people, events, and countries involved in this nuclear stalemate.
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