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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Helsinki Accords

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Helsinki Accords, a series of agreements that were signed in August 1975 by leaders of the USA, the USSR, and 35 nations who were members of NATO and the Warsaw Pact that dealt with three main issues of cooperation,...
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National Archives (UK)

National Archives Learning Curve: Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses different aspects of the Cold War such as "Did the Cold War really start in 1919-1939?" and "Was the Vietnam War a turning point in the Cold War?"
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: End to the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses how US-Soviet relations took a dramatic turn for the better in 1990. Agreements and concessions made by both sides would eventually bring about the end to the Cold War.
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Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch: Bulgaria: The Arms Industry

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the Warsaw Pact, Bulgaria, and its relation to the arms industry in Bulgaria and the effects on arms trading today.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Warsaw Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives information on the Warsaw Pact, which the Eastern Bloc was formed under. Provides a concise history and role of the agreement. Links are also given for additional information.
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BBC

Bbc News: Milosevic Indictment: Text

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed summary of the indictment and charges against President Slobodan Milosevic related to his conducting a war against Kosovo and other ethnic area sin Serbia in the 1990s. The indictment was released in October 2001. (2004).
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BBC

Bbc News: Timeline: After Milosevic

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline which documents the key events in Kosovo-Serbia after the fall and arrest of Slobodan Milosevic in April 2001. Includes his death in March, 2006.
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Other

The Henry L. Stimson Center: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
"The Henry L. Stimson Center is an independent, nonprofit, public policy institute committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first...
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this quiz to test your knowledge on the Cold War.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: George Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief but informative piece on George C. Marshall - creator of the Marshall Plan. Includes pictures of most of the world players at the time. Describes his role in formulating the Marshall Plan.
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New York Times

New York Times: On This Day: Harry S. Truman: Decisive President

For Students 9th - 10th
A New York Times obituary of Harry S. Truman, which outlines his life as a Senator, Vice-President, and President. Read about his domestic and foreign policy decisions.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Madeleine Korbel Albright

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief and flattering biography of Madeliene Albright provided by the National Women's Hall of Fame. Picture included.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: Harry S. Truman

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of Harry S. Truman's road to the presidency. Lists Truman's accomplishments in foreign policy.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Belgium

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News presents a general review of the small European country of Belgium. Includes a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites and news...
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Other

Un War Crimes Prosecutor Confirms Much Reduced Kosovo Death Toll

For Students 9th - 10th
Article discussing the death toll of Ethnic Albanians resulting from Kosovo genocide. Article includes specific numbers. (13 November 1999)
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Truman 4 Kids

For Students 1st - 3rd
A great place for young students to start learning about the life of President Harry S Truman. Find out what he was like as a kid.
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The Cold War Museum

The Cold War Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a decade of the Cold War to explore on the time line or take a look at the online exhibits. This site has great information about the Cold War.
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Digital History

Digital History: Origins of the Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the origins of the Cold War by examining primary sources. Questions to think about are included to check understanding.
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World History: Fall of Communism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine tensions during the Cold War and actions taken as a result.
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Other

Nearpod: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this current events lesson, students learn about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, understand the history of Ukraine, and discuss the effects of the attack on Ukrainian and Russian civilians.
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Curated OER

(Luxembourg Flag)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Luxembourg's involvement in the NATO Airborne Early Warning Force.
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Curated OER

Us Troops Were Rushed to Western Europe in the 1950s to Deter Soviet Expansion

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Curated OER

Konrad Adenauer

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the entrance of West Germany into NATO in 1955. A turning point of post-WWII world affairs. After being responsible for so much destruction, West Germany was welcomed back into the European community.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Baghdad Pact

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a description of the alliance between Turkey, Great Britain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, and the United States named the Baghdad Pact, and made during the Cold War. Links are provided for additional information.

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