Saturday, February 11, 2012

Democratizing Twentieth Century America Homework - Due Wed, Feb 15

**be sure to scroll down, there are also assignments due Monday and Tuesday**

1) Read the following:

The Cold War (1945–1963)
Overview


Summary of Events


Key People & Terms


The Postwar World: 1945–1949

The Start of the Cold War: 1947–1952

2) Construct notes based on what you've read. Make sure you include important people, events, statistical/numerical data, institutions and organizations.

3) Finish reading Zinn, chap 16.

4) Identify each of the following terms. For each, describe in your own words and provide a supporting quote from the text:

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
House Un-American Activities Committee
ACLU
U. S. Military Expenditures
Marshall Plan
John F Kennedy
Fidel Castro/Cuban Revolution

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