SS.912.W.8.8

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Describe the rise and goals of nationalist leaders in the post-war era and the impact of their rule on their societies.

Remarks

Examples are Mahatma Ghandi, Fidel Castro, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Francois 'Papa Doc' Duvalier, Jawaharlal Nehru.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: World History
Standard: Recognize significant events and people from the post World War II and Cold War eras.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

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This benchmark is part of these courses.
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Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.912.W.8.AP.8: Recognize the goals of nationalist leaders, such as Mahatma Ghandi, Fidel Castro, and Gamal Abdel Nasser, in the post-war era.

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Lesson Plan

Cold War Bingo :

Students will review key terms and people during the Cold War era. 

Type: Lesson Plan

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Portraits in Patriotism - Alejandro Brice: Middle - High School:

Alejandro Brice and his family immigrated from Cuba at the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. His father was jailed as a counter-revolutionary sympathizer and upon release, the family fled the country. Dr. Brice shares his memories of his “freedom wings”, the culture shock of growing up in Ohio as immigrants, learning English in elementary school, watching his family start over, and becoming a U.S. Citizen. Dr. Brice is a college professor specializing in the education of immigrant children and English language learners.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

Portraits in Patriotism - Ivonne Blank: Middle and High School:

Ivonne Blank immigrated to the United States in 1961 as part of Operation Pedro Pan, the largest exodus on unaccompanied minors in the Western Hemisphere. Ms. Blank talks about how difficult it was waiting for her parents and living in an orphanage in Denver, CO. Her parents later left the island by boat, were rescued by the Coast Guard, and resettled in the United States. After the family was reunited, they were able to rebuild their lives with support from their community. Ms. Blank went on to become a lifelong educator and U.S. citizen.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

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