This week you learned about the Cold War. The culture of the era was incredibly enduring and full of themes such as “us v. them,” cloak and dagger, espionage, fear of “the other,” etc. Drawing on this unit’s material, write a 250-350 word post considering the below questions in your response.
Questions
Characterize the polarization between Americans and the Soviets. What were the foundations of
American fears, or perceptions, of the other side?
What were some of the cultural products of the Cold War era that were discussed? How did they
capture the themes of polarization?
Are the enduring Cold War themes, especially those of “us v. them,” still visible in our culture today.
Are there any contemporary pieces of popular culture in the last several decades that capture these themes?
