You will need to know the social, political, and economic causes of the early years of the Cold War (1945–50).

You will need to know the significance of events or actions of the early years of the Cold War (1945–50) that  influenced government policy and social interactions.

You will need to know the long-term social, political,and economic implications of events and actions that occurred during the early years of the Cold War (1945–50).

You will need to know the varying points of view related to the early years of the Cold War (1945–50) and examine how those points of view shaped public policies and social interactions.

You will need to know the impact of the early years of the Cold War  (1945–50) on the lives of individuals in the United States.

You will need to know how events of the early years of the Cold War (1945–50) influenced United States involvement in international conflicts.