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- Speaking Freely In the Soviet Union's Autocratic Government (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: Freedom of Speech (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Purpose of Government (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Structure of Government (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Power of Government (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Freedom of Speech: USSR and USA (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: U.S.A. Freedom of Speech Case: Minersville School District v. Gobitis (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #7: Billy's Story (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #8: Questions For Freedom Of Speech Cases (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #9: Now He Tells Us (1961) (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #10: Stalin as a book critic (1953) (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #11: Somebody Wanted In: Freedom of Speech Case: Minersville School District v. Gobitis (USA) (.pdf)
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Speak your mind! The lesson explores the difference in free speech between the United States and the Soviet Union. Academics review the constitutions of both governments, political cartoons, and case studies to understand how freedom of speech has been addressed. Scholars complete a three-flap organizer and share their findings with the class.
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american culture, american democracy, america, the united states, russia, the soviet union, communism, revolutions, freedom of speech, the first amendment, government regulation, governments, government systems, types of government, vietnam, dictatorships, dictators, oligarchies, oligarchy, the cold war, primary source analysis, primary sources, historical analysis, historical documents, historical context
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the free speech policies between modern-day Russia and the Soviet Union
- Guide a group discussion on how the Supreme Court has addressed freedom of speech
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson required two days to complete
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- Lesson provides key vocabulary
- Resource includes a homework assignment
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