Friday, April 29, 2011

Origins of the Cold War


Yesterday students finished Why We Fight. Students responded to the film. I went over a few key terms brought up in the film. Students should know these terms and be able to use them for the the next quiz.
  • Profiteering
  • Bush Doctrine / Preemption
  • Military Industrial (Legislative) Complex
  • Collateral Damage
  • Pentagon
  • Military Contractors
  • Think Tanks / Lobbyists
Today students participated in a simulation of the Red Scare and McCartyism during the Cold War. They also took notes on the Origins of the Cold War from the lecture below. Students - Pay attention to the key terms.

HOMEWORK:
Cold War Documents - DUE Tuesday 5/3