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The Cold War (1945-1991): An Ideological Struggle PPTThe Cold War (1945-1991): An Ideological Struggle PPT
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Covering the main topics of the Cold War, including some excellent discussion points on the methodologies of the Soviet and Eastern Bloc nations versus the US and Western Democracies, this presentation is a good way to introduce the events of the Cold War. Teacher can provide more information on subjects such as the Korean War and the Berlin Wall, which are mentioned but not explained in detail. Charts and maps provide students with additional data about the Cold War.

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the berlin wall, the cold war, communism, socialism, the arms race, the iron curtain, the korean war, the soviet union

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arms race, berlin wall, cold war, communism, espionage, iron curtain, kgb, korean war, socialism, soviet union, nato vs. warsaw pact, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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