Module 6: World War I and the Interwar Period (1914–1939)
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Module 8: The Cold War and Decolonization (1945–1991)
Throughout this module, you will use your class-linked Hypothesis account as well as the integrated commenting features to help add context, pose questions, make connections, make note of interesting or challenging concepts, and suggest potential further readings. I hope you take the opportunity to grow in your ability to ask deeper questions, leverage available technologies as well as peer resources to develop a stronger community aimed at helping each other improve in your literacy skills. Primary Sources These documents offer firsthand accounts and perspectives on key Cold War and decolonization events. Cold War Primary Sources 1. The Truman Doctrine (1947) – Speech by President Harry Truman outlining U.S. policy to contain communism. 2. The Marshall Plan Speech (1947) – Secretary of State George C. Marshall’s speech introducing economic aid to Europe. 3. The Long Telegram (1946) – George Kennan’s analysis of Soviet intentions, shaping U.S. c...