During the period 1947-1961, the United States engaged in a “Cold War” with the Soviet
Union and other Communist nations. Write an essay focusing on the American critics
of this conflict, citing the documents contained in the file “Cold War Readings” listed bellow. Using AT LEAST FIVE READINGS, your paper should consider the
following questions:
1) How and why did some Americans oppose the Cold War?
2) How did some supporters of the Cold War question specific policies or results
of the conflict?
3) What were the costs of these criticisms? What consequences did dissenters
face for their opposition?
4) What is your personal assessment of their arguments? Do you find the critics
convincing? Be specific.
Your paper should be between 1,000-1,250 words (or 4-5 double-spaced pages, 12 point
font, with margins between 1 and 1.25 inches.)
You must deliver this paper electronically to your section leader on April 17, 2023. We will judge the papers on their analysis, prose, and use of the relevant documents. You
must use at least FIVE of the sources in the file “Cold War Readings” on Blackboard.
You must cite any quote or paraphrase, putting the title of the document and page number
of the original in parentheses.During the period 1947-1961, the United States engaged in a “Cold War” with the Soviet
Union and other Communist nations. Write an essay focusing on the American critics
of this conflict, citing the documents contained in the file “Cold War Readings” on
Blackboard, and using the lecture, the Dailey textbook, and the Cobbs-Blum volume for
background. Using AT LEAST FIVE READINGS, your paper should consider the
following questions:
1) How and why did some Americans oppose the Cold War?
2) How did some supporters of the Cold War question specific policies or results
of the conflict?
3) What were the costs of these criticisms? What consequences did dissenters
face for their opposition?
4) What is your personal assessment of their arguments? Do you find the critics
convincing? Be specific.
Your paper should be between 1,000-1,250 words (or 4-5 double-spaced pages, 12 point
font, with margins between 1 and 1.25 inches.)
You must deliver this paper electronically to your section leader on April 17, 2023. We will judge the papers on their analysis, prose, and use of the relevant documents. You
must use at least FIVE of the sources in the file “Cold War Readings” on Blackboard.
You must cite any quote or paraphrase, putting the title of the document and page number
of the original in parentheses
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