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Primary
Curated OER

History Matters: "The World Was at Stake"

For Students 9th - 10th
The House Un-American Activities Committee, a Congressional committee, sought to find Communist activity in the film industry. Read the transcript from hearings questioning Jack Warner, head of Warner Brothers film company, Louis B....
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eBook
Digital History

Digital History: Mc Carthy and Mc Carthyism [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about one of the truly black eyes in American history when Senator Joseph McCarthy was able to make false accusations against politicians and ordinary citizens alike, claiming they had communist leanings and were enemies of the...
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Handout
George Mason University

Blacklisting Hollywood's Communists: A Qualified Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from George Mason University describes the blacklisting of Hollywood communists during the Red Scare.
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Handout
University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania: Seeger, Pete

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Pennsylvania provides a brief biography of American folk icon, Pete Seeger. The biography focuses on Seeger's political stance as well as his music, since the two are so often intertwined. Article is by Richard Taskin,...
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Pete Seeger Lesson Plans: Abiyoyo

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Use this resource to learn more about Pete Seeger who sings about struggle and courage. This site provides links to lesson plans, resources and more.
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Lesson Plan
Success Link

Success Link: Witches' Brew: Mixing the 1950s and 1690s in a Crucible

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this lesson plan as an introduction to a study of the play, The Crucible,to help students discover the link between the supposed topic of the play and the political situation in the United States when the play was written.