1. Spanish-American War (1898): Examination of sources on the sinking of the USS Maine, American blame on Spain, media influence, and political responses. 2. Marshall Plan & Cold War (1947–48): Analysis of the economic and political motives behind the Marshall Plan, US-Soviet tensions, and its impact on Western Europe. 3. Source Evaluation & Interpretation: Comparing reliability, purpose, and bias of newspaper articles, political speeches, and cartoons from both American and Soviet perspectives. 4. Media & Propaganda in Conflict: Role of newspapers, political cartoons, and government statements in shaping public opinion and international relations. 5. Economic & Political Strategies: US foreign policy in post-war Europe, economic aid as a tool of influence, and Soviet opposition to Western economic involvement. 6. Structured Historical Analysis: Developing arguments using primary sources, assessing perspectives, and constructing reasoned conclusions on historical events.