After World War 2, the United States and the Soviet Union entered into a Cold War. The Cold War had no real fighting between the two sides but came close to a nuclear war. The goal of the United States was to contain communism and prevent the Soviet Union from spreading it. The Cold War had an impact on the United States domestically and socially because many Americans lost rights being accused of being communists and people had to practice what to do if there was a nuclear attack. In the United States, Americans face a second red scare. People were being accused of being a communist, if you were labeled a communist you would lose many rights. For example, your passport could be taken away and you could lose your job. In document 1 Executive Order 9835, President Truman
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government opposes my views” Paul Robeson had different beliefs than the normal white American and because of that they labeled him as a communist. He had his passport taken away and couldn’t perform or play football. These two documents support the idea that Americans lost rights with 2 different examples. Americans also were in constant fear of a nuclear attack. People created, shared, and practiced steps if there was a nuclear threat or attack. In document 2 of the video Duck and Cover, children in schools were shown this video to teach them what to do in a nuclear attack. The video says “Tony knows that it helps to get to any type of cover. This wall was close by, so that is where he ducked and covered. Tony knew what to do.” This shows what the children learned from the video so they know what to do if there was a nuclear bomb and signs that a nuclear bomb is about to explode. Furthermore, in document 8 Smithsonian and National Archives, Images about Nuclear Fallout, the images show signs of a nuclear attack, steps to take, what to bring to your shelter, and what a shelter should look
government opposes my views” Paul Robeson had different beliefs than the normal white American and because of that they labeled him as a communist. He had his passport taken away and couldn’t perform or play football. These two documents support the idea that Americans lost rights with 2 different examples. Americans also were in constant fear of a nuclear attack. People created, shared, and practiced steps if there was a nuclear threat or attack. In document 2 of the video Duck and Cover, children in schools were shown this video to teach them what to do in a nuclear attack. The video says “Tony knows that it helps to get to any type of cover. This wall was close by, so that is where he ducked and covered. Tony knew what to do.” This shows what the children learned from the video so they know what to do if there was a nuclear bomb and signs that a nuclear bomb is about to explode. Furthermore, in document 8 Smithsonian and National Archives, Images about Nuclear Fallout, the images show signs of a nuclear attack, steps to take, what to bring to your shelter, and what a shelter should look