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Examples may include, but are not limited to, Communist China, 38th parallel, cease fire, firing of Gen. Douglas McArthur.This benchmark is annually evaluated on the United States History End-of-Course Assessment. For more information on how this benchmark is evaluated view the United States History End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications pages 45-46. Additional resources may be found on the FLDOE End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments webpage and the FLDOE Social Studies webpage.
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Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - U.S. History - Grades 9-12
In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, explore the beginnings of the Cold War from 1945 to 1953. You'll learn why this rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was a unique conflict in our nation's history, and how the U.S. assumed the role of world leader after World War II. Finally, you'll learn how the Korean War was a proxy war in the larger context of the Cold War.
CLICK HERE to open Part 2.
Explore the beginnings of the Cold War from 1945 to 1953. In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn why this rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was a unique conflict in our nation's history and how the U.S. assumed the role of world leader after World War II. Finally, you'll learn how the Korean War was a proxy war in the larger context of the Cold War.
This is part 2 in a two-part series. CLICK HERE to open Part 1.
In this interactive tutorial, learn about some of the causes of the Korean War and the major factors that led to America’s involvement in the war. You will also learn about America’s role in the course of this conflict, and the consequences that resulted because of the war.
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Explore the beginnings of the Cold War from 1945 to 1953. In this interactive tutorial, you'll learn why this rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was a unique conflict in our nation's history and how the U.S. assumed the role of world leader after World War II. Finally, you'll learn how the Korean War was a proxy war in the larger context of the Cold War.
This is part 2 in a two-part series. CLICK HERE to open Part 1.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
In Parts 1 and 2 of this interactive tutorial series, explore the beginnings of the Cold War from 1945 to 1953. You'll learn why this rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was a unique conflict in our nation's history, and how the U.S. assumed the role of world leader after World War II. Finally, you'll learn how the Korean War was a proxy war in the larger context of the Cold War.
CLICK HERE to open Part 2.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
In this interactive tutorial, learn about some of the causes of the Korean War and the major factors that led to America’s involvement in the war. You will also learn about America’s role in the course of this conflict, and the consequences that resulted because of the war.
Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Try this 8-question multiple choice quiz to see how much you know about America in the 1950s. Foreign and domestic policy are both included in these questions.
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Learn about key events in American history from World War II to the Vietnam War in this tutorial video provided by Khan Academy. In this brief historical overview, topics include the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean War, and the Space Race.
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In this tutorial video from Khan Academy, you'll learn about the causes, course, and consequences of the Korean War.
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In this tutorial video, you'll take a whirlwind journey through key events of the Cold War in Asia. The United States' struggle against communist expansion led to full-blown, boots-on-the ground wars in both Korea and Vietnam. Enjoy this "crash course" in U.S. History!
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