What defense measures did Americans take against a possible nuclear attack in the 1940’s and 1950’s?

 Who or what was the “New Scare” or menace in America during the early Cold War era? Who or what was the “New Scare” or menace in America during the early Cold War era?

How did images and popular culture shape Americans’ ideas about the Soviet Union and the atomic bomb?

1. Define communism.

2. Who or what was the “New Scare” or menace in America during the early Cold War era?

3. How did images and popular culture shape Americans’ ideas about the Soviet Union and the atomic bomb? Use the films embedded in the learning module.

4. What defense measures did Americans take against a possible nuclear attack in the 1940’s and 1950’s?

5. What was the Lavender Scare? Why were people targeted in this “scare”?

1. Define communism.

2. Who or what was the “New Scare” or menace in America during the early Cold War era?

3. How did images and popular culture shape Americans’ ideas about the Soviet Union and the atomic bomb? Use the films embedded in the learning module.

4. What defense measures did Americans take against a possible nuclear attack in the 1940’s and 1950’s?

5. What was the Lavender Scare? Why were people targeted in this “scare”?