Total length = 1200-1800 words. (Optional) Rough drafts can be dropped off in class … or emailed by midnight xxxxxxxxx
This paper will focus on the American struggle against Communism during 2 phases – in the late 40s and early 50s with Truman in Korea – and in the early 70s in China, under President Nixon. Students also will find one recent article about Communism today.
Intro – set the scene, what’s this paper about? In your own words. @ 1 paragraph
Explain section 28.1.2 in about a paragraph. Include one quote and citation from Revel. What was the “Soviet Menace” and why was it a threat to America?
Read Revel Source 28.1 “The Long Telegram” and answer the questions (at the bottom of the document) here, in 1-2 paragraphs. Please do not number your answers. Include a quote and citation from Revel for each answer.
Watch the video in section 28.2.2 and in a brief paragraph, explain why you would or would not intervene in Korea. No citation needed
Watch Revel “Artifacts as Evidence: Source 28.5 – Korea Cold Weather Gear.” Answer the questions. No citation needed
****** THE TIME FRAME OF THE PAPER SHIFTS TO THE 1970s *****
Summarize section 29.3.3. How and why did Nixon connect with Communist China? Include one quote and citation from Revel.
Watch Revel “Artifacts as Evidence: Source 29.5 – Ping Pong Paddles.” Answer the questions.
ANALYSIS. Explain how Truman’s policy of “Containment” led to U.S. involvement in Korea. Was this a necessary war? What were our expectations early in the war (see the “cold weather gear” video). THEN – summarize our 1970s connection with China. How/why did we partner with a Communist nation? Why did we reach out to China but not to Korea (back in the early 50s)? Have we been consistent with our engagement with Communism since World War 2? All in your own words, 1-2 paragraphs
ARTICLE – same one as your “article assignment” … an article dated from January 1, 2020 to today. The article must be very recent. It should be about Communism – in North Korea or Cuba or China – fear of it in our schools or in our government. Summarize the article. Include one quote and citation from it. Also – the Soviet Union is gone but today should we continue to worry about Communism? Is another war looming for the U.S.? Include one quote and citation from the article. 1-2 paragraphs – should be an expansion of your “article assignment” summary that you already submitted.
Brief conclusion – in a separate paragraph, wrap it up in your own words
SOURCES PAGE – list your biblio citation for the article here. Not necessary to include Revel. Just the article.