Red Scare Lesson Plan Bundle | 2 US History Lessons | 1st & 2nd Red Scare, Nativism, McCarthyism

This comprehensive Red Scare Lesson Plan Bundle for US History students explores the First Red Scare and nativism following World War 1 and the Second Red Scare and McCarthyism during the Cold War era. Through 2 detailed lessons, students will analyze the anti communism, societal paranoia, political actions, and cultural impacts that defined these periods, including key topics such as post-WW1 nativism, the Palmer Raids, McCarthyism, blacklisting, and civil liberties violations.

This bundle is ideal for engaging 45-to-50-minute lessons, adaptable for any classroom, and perfect for virtual instruction or substitute teacher plans.

Lessons Included in this Bundle:

• First Red Scare & Post-WW1 Nativism (37 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson examines the First Red Scare and the rise of nativism in the United States following World War I. Students will explore the origins of anticommunist fears, the effects on civil liberties, and key events such as the Palmer Raids and the Sacco and Vanzetti trial. Additionally, this lesson addresses the rebirth of the Ku Klux Klan and the passage of restrictive immigration laws like the Emergency Quota Act and the National Origins Act.
• Second Red Scare & McCarthyism (40 slides, 4 pages)
  • This lesson delves into the Second Red Scare during the Cold War, focusing on anticommunist paranoia and its societal impacts. Students will learn about key figures and events, including Joseph McCarthy, the Hollywood Ten, the Army-McCarthy Hearings, and the trials of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. The lesson also examines criticism of McCarthyism, such as Edward R. Murrow’s reports and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible as an allegory for the era.

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Slides/Pages: 85 total (77 slides, 8 pages)

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:

• PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
• Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
• Multiple Choice Quizzes: 6-question quizzes to assess understanding.
• Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Great value: By purchasing this bundle, you save over 20% compared to buying each lesson individually.
• Extremely content-rich: Offers in-depth coverage of many major events and topics spanning multiple days of instruction.
• Perfect for any teacher: Ready-to-use materials ideal for both experienced teachers and substitutes.
• Ideal for virtual classrooms: Fully adaptable to online teaching platforms with minimal preparation needed.
• Time-saving: All resources are packaged together, allowing for flexible teaching with minimal prep work.

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