A Period of Prosperity

Overview of the Unit

In this unit students will learn about and discuss the results of World War II which include an economic boom and changes to farming in America.

Essential Question

• How did the cultural landscape of the United States change after World War II?

Student Outcomes

• I can explain why World War II resulted in an economic boom.
• I can describe what life like in the 50's.
• I can explain how World War II changed farming in America.

Standards (ACT Readiness Standards)

• CLR 501: Locate and interpret minor or subtly stated details in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 502: Locate important details in more challenging passages
• CLR 503: Draw subtle logical conclusions in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 504: Draw logical conclusions in more challenging passages
• CLR 505: Paraphrase virtually any statement as it is used in somewhat challenging passages
• IDT 501: Infer a central idea or theme in somewhat challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 502: Identify a clear central idea or theme in more challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 503: Summarize key supporting ideas and details in more challenging passages