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Topic 9.6 Challenges of the 21st Century
Topic 9.6 Challenges of the 21st Century
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain the causes and effects of the domestic and international challenges the United States has faced in the 21st century.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Explain the causes and effects of the domestic and international challenges the United States has faced in the 21st century.
Thematic Focus: America in the World
Thematic Focus: America in the World
Diplomatic, economic, cultural, and military interactions between empires, nations, and peoples shape the development of America and America's increasingly important role in the world.
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
KC 9.3.2.a In the wake of attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the United States launched military efforts against terrorism and lengthy, controversial conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
KC 9.3.2.b The war on terrorism sought to improve security within the United States but also raised questions about protection of civil liberties and human rights.
KC 9.3.2.c Conflicts in the Middle East and concerns about climate change led to debates over US dependence on fossil fuels and the impact of economic consumption on the environment.
KC 9.3.2.d Despite economic and foreign policy challenges, the United States continued as the world’s leading superpower in the 21st century.
Learning Activities
Learning Activities
Readings
Readings
This section lists all of the required and supplemental readings addressing this topic within this module.
As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.
As you read, annotate or take notes in a style of your choice.
Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic. This will help you decide how you want to gather your information. The research (information) you gather from the readings (and the presentation) will be used in creating your final product that requires you to answer the essential question for this topic.
REQUIRED: Textbook: AMSCO, 4th edition.
Topic: Topic 9.6
Option: AMSCO, 3rd edition. Chapters 30-31
Topic_09.06.pdfAMSCO Ch 30.pdfAMSCO_31_2020.pdf
EXTENDED: Textbook: Brinkley, Alan. American History: Connecting with the Past
Topic: Chapter 32
Supplemental: PPT of chapter overview
PPT_brinkley15_ch32.ppt
Presentations
Presentations
Preview the options for the Topic Reflection assignment that you will complete as a final product for this topic to help you decide how you want to gather your information.
OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.
OPTIONAL: View one of the following presentations.
Academic Conversation
Academic Conversation
In a group of 2-4 colleagues, participate in an academic conversation focusing on the following topic/s:
Topic Essential Question
Highly recommended. Work smarter, not harder.
Highly recommended. Work smarter, not harder.
Extended Research
Extended Research
The following activities are considered works in progress. Although progress checks will be completed and feedback provided, you will only officially submit them at the conclusion of the module or specifically identified dates.. This will provide you flexibility in completing them with accuracy, depth, and purpose. Completion of these activities promote long-term preparation for the course and AP exams.
Extended Research files will be provided through our Google Classroom as an assignment.
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
REQUIRED: Key Concepts
Conduct extended research and complete the following key concepts:
9.3.2.a
9.3.2.b
9.3.2.c
9.3.2.d
REQUIRED: SAQ
REQUIRED: SAQ
Conduct extended research and then complete the following SAQ prompts:
SAQ Topic 77
SAQ Topic 78
SAQ Topic 79
SAQ Topic 80
Save your work.
Save your work.
Submit the assignment at the conclusion of the module.
Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Review: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Log into AP Classroom, your My AP account, to access the assignment. These questions are designed to provide you immediate feedback. Use the feedback to determine if you are ready to proceed to the next topic, if you should review this topic, or revisit this topic at a later date.
REQUIRED: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
REQUIRED: Benchmark Review Questions (BRQ)
Go to your My AP account and complete the following assignment.
Topic 9.6
Topic Assignment: Answer the Essential Question
Topic Assignment: Answer the Essential Question
Gather and report information (specific, relevant vocabulary, names, dates, and details) that would be used to write a formal response that answers the essential question for this topic. Regardless of format, the response must include a properly written thesis statement. Refer to Topic 1.1 and Thesis Statement pages for assignment support.
REQUIRED: Select one of the following formats to present research that answers the topic essential question that includes a properly written thesis statement.
REQUIRED: Select one of the following formats to present research that answers the topic essential question that includes a properly written thesis statement.
Refer to Topic 1.1 or Thesis Statement (X. However, A and B. Therefore, Y.) for more details.
Create a mind map.
Create an infographic.
Create a formal outline.
Create a graphic organizer.
Record a short video clip reponse (no more than 2-minutes).
Save your work.
Save your work.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 9 Module.
Store in your Google Drive>>APUSH>>APUSH Portfolio>>Period 9 Module.
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