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Unit 5
Chapter 17: Restructuring the Postwar World
Section 1: Two Superpowers Face OffUnited Nations Home Page
The home page of the United Nations contains a wealth of historical information and current news.
Cold War Museum
Superb site on the Cold War has detailed coverage of many topics, including the space race, the U-2 incident, and the Bay of Pigs
CNN—Cold War
Superb CNN virtual exhibit covers all aspects of the Cold War, including key individuals, culture, technology, and espionage
Cold War Spies and Espionage
Detailed, illustrated timeline of the Cold War
NATO Official Home page
The NATO home page contains a history of the organization, along with other historical information and current news.
The Marshall Plan
A history of the Marshall Plan from the United States National Archives
Project WhistleStop—Harry S. Truman digital archive on the Web
This wonderful Web site has a great amount of information on Truman, including an excellent section on the Truman Doctrine.
Space Race Exhibition
Well done virtual exhibit on the space race from the National Air and Space Museum
Section 2: Communists Triumph in China
Modern History Sourcebook: Mao Zedong
Essay on the life and work of Chairman Mao
Mao Zedong Library
Online texts of many of Mao's works
Artifacts from the Cultural Revolution
Interesting online exhibit has images of many artifacts from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
China 1977: End of the Revolutionary Mao Era
Online text of a book about the Cultural Revolution in China
China
Encyclopedic history of China includes information on the Cultural Revolution and the Red Guards
Section 3: War in Korea and Vietnam
The Wars for Viet Nam
Well-researched site featuring a historical overview of the Vietnam conflicts, with links to primary sources
Section 4: Cold War Around the World
The Cold War
Information, photographs, and speeches about the Cold War
Cold War
Online exhibit, with links to primary sources, outlining the distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union during the decades of the Cold War
Section 5: The Cold War Thaws
Nikita Khrushchev
Biographical essay on Khrushchev includes a photograph and sound file, with links to similar material on Kennedy
Leonid Iych Brezhnev
Site includes photos of Brezhnev and a detailed timeline of his life
SALT I Treaty
History of the SALT I Treaty from the U. S. Department of State
SALT II Treaty
History of the SALT II Treaty from the U. S. Department of State
NSA and the Cuban Missile Crisis
History of the Cuban Missile Crisis contains historical documents and a timeline
Chapter 18: The Colonies Become New Nations
Section 1: The Indian Subcontinent Gains IndependenceThe 1971 India-Pakistan War
Photographs, movies, personal accounts, and official sources document the conflict between India and Pakistan
Section 2: Southeast Asian Nations Gain Independence
1986 Woman of the Year: Corazon Aquino
Time magazine article on the woman who became president of the Philippines
Section 3: New Nations in Africa
The Congo After the Civil War
Links to a chronology of the 1996 war in Zaire, with related references
Section 4: Conflicts in the Middle East
CNN - Struggle for Peace
Background and current events on the struggle between Palestine and Israel. Includes maps, photographs, and related links
Chapter 19: Struggles for Democracy
Section 1: Struggles for DemocracyLiberation Theology
A brief article on liberation theology and the Catholic Church
The History of Brasília
History of Brasília includes timelines and photographs
Evita Perón Historical Research Foundation
Site contains photographs and a biography along with other information on Evita and her legacy
NAFTA: The North American Free Trade Agreement
Up-to-date information on NAFTA, including statistics and analysis
Oscar Romero
Biography of Archbishop Oscar Romero
PRI Needs Overhaul
News article about Mexico's Institutional Revolutionary Party
Section 2: Democratic Challenges in African Nations
Long Walk to Freedom
Powerful autobiography of South African president Nelson Mandela, with photographs and links to other information
Section 3: Gorbachev Moves Towards Democracy
Gorbachev
Detailed timeline of Gorbachev's life, along with a photograph, link to a speech he gave, and information about perestroika
Mikhail Gorbachev's Home Page
Gorbachev's home page contains biographical information, texts of speeches, and information about his most recent work.
The Triumph of Solidarity
Web page contains a summary of the solidarity movement along with a history of Poland and a profile of Lech Walesa
Berlin Wall
Online exhibit commemorating the tenth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Southern Poverty Law Center
Web site of the organization that keeps an eye on neo-nazi and other hate groups, and provides educational materials for teaching tolerance
Section 4: Collapse of the Soviet Union
Bosnia: Uncertain Paths to Peace
Photoessay And interactive multimedia photojounalism project by the New York Times on Bosnia's struggle for peace
Section 5: China Follows Its Own Path
Tianenmen—1989
A pictorial history of the Tianenmen Square demonstration in China
Hong Kong Transition Project
Extensive information on the 1997 transfer of Hong Kong from Great Britain to China and its impact on life and culture
China and the Four Modernizations, 197901982
An essay on the Four Modernizations within a larger history of China
Zhou Enlai
Encyclopedia biography of Zhou Enlai with links to sites of related interest
The Life of Deng Xiaoping
A lengthy essay on the life and work of Deng Xiaoping from Chinese Business World
Chapter 20: Global Interdependence
Section 1: Science and Technology Shape Human OutlookIGC: EcoNet
Environmental links to current articles, photographs, interviews, and actions on global ecology
Section 2: Global Economic Development
Frontline: The Gulf War
A companion site to the PBS Frontline series on the Gulf War, this site contains a chronology of the war, first-hand accounts, information on weapons, and maps.
The Ozone Secretariat, UNEP
From the United Nations Environmental Program, information on the ozone layer and attempts to protect it
Welcome to the WTO
This home page of the World Trade Organization provides a great deal of information on trade issues throughout the world.
Global Exchange: World Trade Organization
Information on the World Trade Organization from the perspective of a global human rights organization
Earthrescue.org—Sustainable Markets Mean Good Business!
The home page of a non-profit environmental group that believes sustainable development is good for both business and the environment
Section 3: Global Security Issues
Amnesty International On-Line
Home page of the human rights organization, with links to current campaigns, a library of documents, and human rights sites worldwide
Section 4: Cultures Blend in a Global Age
Pop History Now
Each week this Web site presents the pop culture of a year in American history. The year is randomly selected. It also has great links to other pop culture sites.
Pop-Culture-Corn
Online journal devoted to popular culture
Popular Culture Online Resources
From a college course on pop culture, this is an extensive listing of Internet sites related to pop culture.
Rockhall.com
The home page of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame provides extensive information on many of the musicians who have helped define American pop culture.
Welcome to the Rough Guide to Rock
From the Rough Guide series of books, this site has information about an enormous number of musicians all over the world.
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