Hey Folks! This week we continue Topic 15 by discussing aspects of 1950’s Cold War with topics such as McCarthyism, the 2^nd Red Scare, Mutually Assured Destruction, and Sputnik. We will also talk about the post war US economy and the Eisenhower presidency.

Zoom Meeting ID: 727 1779 5548

Learning Objectives

Topic 15.3 The Cold War Intensifies

Objectives: Describe how Cold War tensions were intensified by the arms race between the US and USSR. Explain how Eisenhower’s response to communism differed from that of Truman. Analyze the impact on the US of significant international Cold War conflicts. Describe how Cold War tensions were intensified by the space race.

Topic 15.4 Cold War Fears at Home

Objectives: Describe the efforts of President Truman and the House Un-American Activities Committee to fight communism at home. Explain how domestic spy cases intensified fears of communist influence in the US government. Analyze the rise and fall of Senator Joseph McCarthy and the methods of McCarthyism.

Topic 15.5 Post War Prosperity

Objectives: Describe how the United States made the transformation to a booming peacetime economy. Discuss the growth of the Sunbelt and the effects of migration. Describe the changes in the US economy in the postwar period. Discuss the accomplishments and leadership qualities of Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

New Assignments Due 2/15

1. Topic 15.3 The Cold War Intensifies
2. Topic 15.4 Cold War Fears at Home
3. 15.5 Post War Prosperity

Late Assignments that Close 2/15

1. Topic 14 Quiz
2. Topic 15 Pre Quiz
3. Topic 15.1 The Beginnings of the Cold War
4. Topic 15.2 The Korean War