February 24th, 2017
This Day in History
- In 1821 Mexico declared its independence from Spain.
- In 1868 Andrew Johnson, 17th president of the United States, became the first president to have impeachment proceedings brought against him by the House of Representatives.
- In 1968 the discovery of a pulsar was announced.
Quote of the Day
"Character is what emerges from all the little things you were too busy to do yesterday, but did anyways.
- Mignon McLaughlin
- Mignon McLaughlin
Stat of the Day
- 75,000 = members of the Communist Party of the United States in 1940-41.
Word of the Day
containment
"basic American policy throughout the Cold War: a long-term, patient but firm vigilant containment of Russian tendencies"
"basic American policy throughout the Cold War: a long-term, patient but firm vigilant containment of Russian tendencies"
Today's Plan
- Take Daily Quiz.
- Stalin's view at Yalta
- View this Political Cartoon.
- View the video on McCarthyism.
- View the Cold War Prezi . . . take notes for future reference.
- Be able to explain the following:
- People's fear of Communism
- How McCarthyism came to light here in the US
- Certain Civil Rights violations incurred during the "Red Scare"
Homework
- Finish your essay (if you didn't turn it in yet . . .)
- Complete the Cold War Prezi from above . . . know the basic concepts
- Finish Reading Chapter 22