1. Nineteenth Century: Spanish-American War (1898) – Causes and consequences of the sinking of the USS Maine; media influence on war sentiment; Spanish and American perspectives. 2. Twentieth Century: Cold War Origins – Soviet expansion in Eastern Europe; US containment policies; impact of the Marshall Plan; interpretations of aggression from both sides. 3. Source Analysis and Interpretation – Evaluating reliability and bias in historical sources; comparing conflicting accounts from different perspectives. 4. Political Cartoons and Propaganda – Understanding symbolism and messaging in visual sources; analyzing Cold War propaganda from US, British, and Soviet viewpoints. 5. Historical Context and Causation – Investigating economic, political, and military factors behind international conflicts; linking events to broader historical trends. 6. Structured Argumentation – Developing balanced historical arguments using documentary evidence; assessing the credibility and significance of various sources.