Cold-War
Resources
TED-Ed: What Is McCarthyism?
In the 1950s, as part of a campaign to expose suspected Communists, thousands of individuals were aggressively investigated and questioned before government panels. Named after its most notorious practitioner, the phenomenon known as McCarthyism destroyed lives and careers. But how did this episode of political repression take off? Ellen Schrecker traces the history of McCarthyism.
TED-Ed: The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall
On August 13, 1961, construction workers began tearing up streets and erecting barriers in Berlin. This night marked the beginning of one of history’s most infamous dividing lines: the Berlin Wall. Construction continued for a decade as the wall cut through neighborhoods, separated families, and divided not just Germany, but the world. Konrad H. Jarausch details the history of the Berlin Wall.
Easy Peasy Modern American History
Found a problem? Check here. Credits: 1 Prerequisite: While not absolutely necessary as a prerequisite, Early American History directly precedes this course in content. Recommended: 12th Test Prep:…