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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Ronald Reagan, Pt. 2: Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Under President Reagan, the Cold War began to thaw and trouble brewed in the Middle East. Learn about Reagan's foreign policy initiatives by perusing this summary, reading an excerpt from his "Evil Empire" speech, answering thought...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a chapter on U.S. Conservatism and a New World Order discusses foreign affairs of the Reagan years and beyond.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Alexander Meigs Haig Jr. (1924 2010)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of 59th U.S. Secretary of State, Alexander Meigs Haig, Jr., appointed by Ronald Reagan.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: George Pratt Shultz (1920 )

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of George P. Shultz, Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan, provides details of his life and influence on U.S. foreign policy.
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Handout
US Department of State

Biographies of the Secretaries of State: James Addison Baker Iii

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography on James Baker, who has held many prominent roles within the U.S. Government, including Secretary of Treasury, White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of State.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: The u.s. Role in the World (1970'S Into the 21st Century)

For Students 9th - 10th
Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: Period 9: 1980 Present: Ronald Reagan: Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn that during Reagan's years in office the Cold War began to thaw and the Middle East started to heat up.