Students will demonstrate an understanding of the key events, themes, and developments in modern U.S. history from 1900-1918.
Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to interpret historical events and draw connections between them.
Students will critically evaluate the impact of major social, political, economic, and cultural changes in modern U.S. history during the early 1900s.
Students will compare and contrast different historical perspectives on significant events, movements, and figures.
Students will effectively synthesize information gathered from multiple sources to support their historical interpretations and arguments.
Students will communicate their historical understanding and analysis effectively through oral presentations, written essays, and/or multimedia projects.
Students will engage in respectful and constructive discussions with peers, sharing and defending their interpretations of historical events and themes.
Students will explore the global context of modern U.S. history, including America's role in international conflicts, alliances, and diplomatic relations.
Students will reflect on the ways in which historical events have shaped contemporary issues and debates in American society.
Students will develop skills in historical inquiry, asking meaningful questions about the past and seeking evidence-based answers.
What is the appropriate role of the United States in global affairs?
What was the impact of the progressive movement on American social, political, and economic reforms?
Civ.12.US.a. Analyze how people in the Progressive Era used and challenged laws to advance social, political, economic, and environmental reforms (e.g., courts, demonstrations, education, legislation).
His.1.US.a. Evaluate the role of the media in shaping public opinions and debates about America's emergence as an imperial power. (e.g., muckrakers, yellow journalism, propaganda).
His.4.US.b. Analyze how economic and cultural hegemony influenced American perspectives of imperialism at the end of the 19th century (e.g., Spanish American War).
His.14.a. Analyze the causes and effects of United States involvement in WWI (e.g., threats to United States neutrality, support for democracy, suppression of civil liberties, debate over the League of Nations and the United States role in global affairs)
His.14.US.b. Analyze how advancements in warfare impacted military personnel and civilians (e.g., aircraft, artillery, chemical weapons, land mines, trench warfare).
His.16.US.b. Analyze the contributions of and challenges faced by individuals and groups supporting the United States in World War I using multiple relevant historical sources (e.g., home front, infantry, nurses, segregated regiments).
D2.His.3.9-12. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to assess how the significance of their actions changes over time and is shaped by the historical context.
D2.His.2.9-12. Analyze change and continuity in historical eras.
D2.His.12.9-12. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to pursue further inquiry and investigate additional sources.
Compiled by teachers within our district.
American Imperialism and Hawaii
Upfront magazine- The fight for justice African-Americans in WW1
Choices video: How-did-u-s-political-cartoons-attempt-to-justify-u-s-imperialism/
Yellow Journalism and the Spanish-American War- PBS
Interactive Lesson- Spanish-American War
Focused inquiry: Does the freedom of one group impact the freedom of another group? Woman's Suffrage
The World Wars- Episode 1 film guide- History Channel
Why World War 1 still matters- Upfront
C3 Inquiry- “Was the ‘Big Stick’ policy a noble policy?”
Films:
All Quiet On The Western Front- film guide
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