A comprehensive review of the Cold War era (1945–1991), focusing on key leaders, proxy wars, nuclear tension, and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. Includes a detailed student dossier assignment and teacher answer key.

A collection of reference materials, background readings, and primary source excerpts that support all the independent assignments in the unit.

An investigation into the technological and ideological competition between the US and USSR in space, exploring the launch of Sputnik, the Apollo missions, and the connection between space exploration and ICBM technology.

A primary source analysis packet focusing on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and the Doomsday Clock, examining the psychological and political impact of nuclear brinkmanship.

An investigation into Cold War proxy wars in Africa and Asia, featuring case studies on Angola and Afghanistan to understand how global superpowers influenced regional conflicts.

A guided reading and response set exploring the ideological divide of Europe, the 'Iron Curtain' speech, and the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact.