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Four ways to source documents…
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Atomic Anxiety
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New Dangers: The Hydrogen Bomb Nov. 1 1952 10.4 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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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9AMtUeyD P0
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The Arms and Space Race H-Bomb ICBMs Nuclear powered submarines Sputnik NASA U-2 spy plane
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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.
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1982 Nuclear Weapons Info Dot in center is all the firepower of WWII US/USSR = all dots –nuclear capability of 6000+ WWIIs 3 dots = one Poseidon sub, we had 35+ of them 8 dots = Trident sub, plans for 24 of these
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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
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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?
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Let’s review your handout… Context – Historical Context Audience – Intended Audience Purpose– Author’s Purpose Point of View – Author’s Point of View
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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
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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!
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