Four ways to source documents…

Atomic Anxiety

New Dangers: The Hydrogen Bomb Nov Megatons Fusion bomb 2500X power of Hiroshima Shift from policy of containment to policies of brinkmanship and massive retaliation “Ivy Mike”

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The Arms and Space Race H-Bomb ICBMs Nuclear powered submarines Sputnik NASA U-2 spy plane

At the end of the 1950’s, American intelligence estimated that in a Russian missile attack, 20 million Americans would die and 22 million would be injured.

1982 Nuclear Weapons Info Dot in center is all the firepower of WWII US/USSR = all dots –nuclear capability of WWIIs 3 dots = one Poseidon sub, we had 35+ of them 8 dots = Trident sub, plans for 24 of these

Poseidon Submarine Attack To be attacked by only one (3 dots) sub –16 missiles –14 targeted nuclear bombs –Within an hour, 224 cities would be destroyed

Atomic Anxiety- Reacting to the threat of a Nuclear War Atomic Café Clip… What does the film reveal about America’s “atomic anxiety” in the 1950s?

 Let’s review your handout…  Context – Historical Context  Audience – Intended Audience  Purpose– Author’s Purpose  Point of View – Author’s Point of View

 Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA)  The public might not be able to depend on the military, SO make them prepared!  As you watch the clip, think about the sourcing & brainstorm examples of each:  Context – Historical Context  Audience – Intended Audience  Purpose– Author’s Purpose  Point of View – Author’s Point of View

 In your small group, discuss the film clip & what you wrote down on your handout  Brainstorm at least 1 or 2 ideas for each of the four sourcing categories (1-2 C, 1-2 A, 1-2 P, 1-2 P)  Collectively write two to three sentences of extended analysis for each of the C.A.P.P. categories using what you learned from the class.  Be prepared to share your analysis!