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North Korea and the United States

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Students analyze U.S. policy toward North Korea. In this foreign policy lesson, students conduct research on the relationship between the United States and North Korea. Students prepare for a classroom debate to determine whether the U.S. should attack, negotiate with, or leave North Korea.

 

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foreign policy, north korea

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foreign policy, north korea, u. s. foreign policy, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
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