Becoming Free

Explore key events from the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and early 2000s in this webisode from PBS. During these decades, America closed out the Vietnam War era, saw the collapse of communism and the end of the Cold War, and experienced a rise in terrorist attacks against Americans abroad and on American soil. In this resource you can examine primary source documents and photographs, listen to segments of key speeches, examine a timeline and glossary, take a quiz, and explore additional resources connected to this era. Enjoy this journey into American history!
Resource ID#: 164615 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/historyofus/web16/index.html

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: tutorial, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Vietnam War, communism, Watergate, Iran hostage crisis, Operation Desert Storm, 9/11, terrorism, Cold War, Camp David Accords
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Assessment,  Image/Photograph,  Text Resource, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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