20th Century US History
This course will take us through US History from the age of Industrialization through the events of 9/11 in 2001.
We will be working cooperatively and individually to enhance skills you can utilize in the real world.
This site is your resource to 20th Century US History.
Article Presentation --> Instructions
Example - PPT - #1 (HTS: Compare/Contrast | Analysis: Context)
Example - PPT - #2 (HTS: Cause/Effect | Analysis: Perspective)
Example - PPT - #3 (HTS: Change and Continuity over Time | Analysis: Bias
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Enduring Understandings: Large concepts/themes that ALL students should know and understand.
History can be interpreted in a variety of ways
There is tension between those who hold on to tradition and those who push for change
Past human experiences are relevant to today
War has social, economic, and political consequences
The democratic ideals of freedom, liberty, equality, and justice have changed to reflect American experiences of the time
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