Watchung Hills Regional High School / (Ford, Brian; Lettington, Michele; Mislan, Brock ) / Curriculum US History II* / Grade 12 (High School)

	*Collaborative Curriculum Map 2005-2006*
	Watchung Hills Regional High School (Ford, Brian; Lettington, Michele; Mislan, Brock ) / Curriculum US History II* / Grade 12 (High School)

*Month*		*Content*	*Skills*	*Proficiencies*	*Assessments*	*Resources / Activities*	*Essential Questions*
*September*	1. Imperialism and Interventionism :	***some teachers may find it valuable to briefly review the triumph of Industrialism at the start of the course -- the pursuit of empire, continued interventionism, and progressive reform are outgrowths of the industrialist/capitalist order established at the turn of the century Part 1 - Background and Spanish-American War: major factors influencing expansionism (e.g. economic, nationalist, racial) pre-war expansion/intervention - (e.g. Hawaii) arguments of anti-imperialists causes of the war, yellow journalism/jingoism, war narrative, aftermath (e.g. Platt Amendment, suppression of Philippines) Part 2 - Early 20th Century: Roosevelt Corollary, Panama Canal, big stick, dollar diplomacy, Banana Wars, etc. Part 3 -- Continued Interventionism, (some teachers may find it useful to continue thematically, covering interventionism up to the present, excluding the world wars and briefly discussing Cold War interventions covered later) EXAMPLE: general intro after initial HW assignment Example: Chart of interventions	TSWBAT.... 1. identify and understand the major factors influencing American expansionism 2. evaluate the arguments of anti-imperialists 3. understand the major events of the Spanish-American War and the war's legacy of interventionist foreign policy 4. understand and evaluate foreign policy decisions of the early 20th century (e.g. Panama Canal, treatment of the Phillipines and Cuba, Latin American and Caribbean interventions) 5. understand and evaluate American interventionism to the present day 6. formulate a vision of how they feel the course of American foreign policy should be, taking into considration the pros and cons of past and present foreign policy decisions specifically and interventionism generally 7. examine primary sources from the time period	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	homeworks, tests/quizzes/essays, papers/projects, monitor class particpation, in-class assessment activities example: essay/debate culminating activity Example: questions for Zinn chapter on Span-Am War Example: sample test	textbook and supplemental readings, notes/Q&A-interactive lectures, in class discussions, relevant films w/discussion and movie sheets, use of primary sources, student-driven application/enrichment example: movie sheet for "Hijacking Catastrophe"	1) What roles do dissent and political activism (Unionism, Suffrage, Anti-War Civil Rights.) play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 3) What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that policy affected vies of American society both domestically and abroad? 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day condition and policies?


*October*	1. Imperialism and Interventionism :	(continue from above)	(continue from above)		(continue from above)	(continue from above)	(continue from above)

	2. Progressivism and Its Legacy:	* Why? - problems of the industrial/capitalist order in need of reform * Who? - what kinds of people were progressives? what were important progressive figures, literature, and organizations? * How? - what strategies did progressives use? What were they seeking? * What? - what were some successes and failures of the movement? what were some important progressive reforms and legislation? * populism/agrarian revolt as 1st wave, other issues(suffrage, prohibtion, industrial conditions, environment, child labor, unions, etc.), organizations and strategies, muckrakers,city & state reforms * progressive presidents (TR, Taft, Wilson) and their philosphy/approach/effectiveness, federal reforms, election of 1912 * legacy of activism and reform, progressivism today example: noes on agr. revolt and prog. overviewt example: notes on prog. presidents and federal ref gret cornell website on triangle fire	TSWBAT...... 1. understand the social problems created by unregulated industry and the arguments of the progressive movement 2. identify major figures and groups in the progressive movement 3. evaluate the strategies, successes, and failures of the progressive movement 4. evaluate the effectiveness of TR, Taft, and Wilson as progressive presidents 5. examine the pivotal election of 1912 6. understand the legacy of the progressive movement and discuss what progressivism means today 7. formulate an opinion on how the government and private sector should interact 8. examine primary sources from the time period	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	homeworks, tests/quizzes/essays, papers/projects, monitor class particpation, in-class assessment activities example: questions for reading on modrn sweatshops example: older test example: opening textbook homework example: sample quiz (supplements project) example: hw for prim. source - populists and green	textbook and supplemental readings, notes/Q&A-interactive lectures, in class discussions, relevant films w/discussion and movie sheets, use of primary sources, student-driven application/enrichment Possible activity: marking period project - each group gets a cause and lobbies Congress (class) for help example: list of federal reforms and literature example: list of organizations	1) What roles do dissent and political activism (Unionism, Suffrage, Anti-War Civil Rights.) play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical and moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day condition and policies?


*November*	2. Progressivism and Its Legacy :	continue from above	continue from above	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	continue from above	continue from above	continue from above

	3. World War I:	background - review international conflict that led to WWI overview of "European phase" - battles, technology, warfare, home front/propaganda American phase and victory - neutrality, steps to war, success, home front, voices of dissent aftermath - Versailles, "lost peace," conditions ripe for fascsism/WWII *Russia - revolutions, civil war, Stalinism (brief; emphasis is on meaning for, and participation by, the US)	TSWBAT..... 1. understand and explain the long-term and short-term causes of WWI 2. understand the general timeline of WWI 3. identify new warfare and technology, and explain its effects on the war specifically and the future of military life 4. evaluate the home front mobilization efforts during WWI, including an examination of wartime propaganda and how such efforts have changed over time 5. evaluate voices of dissent from the time period and assess our government's reaction to these voices 6. use historical material to formulate opinions on broader issues such as media coverage of wars, free speech and civil liberties during times of crisis, and the character of American diplomacy 7. evaluate Wilson's postwar diplomacy and the "lost peace" 8. understand the causes and effects of the Russian revolutions and civil war 9. examine Stalinism as an example of totalitarianism 10. examine primary sources from the time period	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	homeworks, tests/quizzes/essays, papers/projects, monitor class particpation, in-class assessment activities sample test sample test 2	textbook and supplemental readings, notes/Q&A-interactive lectures, in class discussions, relevant films w/discussion and movie sheets, use of primary sources, student-driven application/enrichment ex: prim. sources groupwork questions ex: questions for Zinn WWI chapter example: Over There vs. I Didn't Raise My Boy.... ex: partial WWI prim. sources for groupwork ex: partial WWI prim. sources # 2 for groupwork	1) What roles do dissent and political activism (Unionism, Suffrage, Anti-War Civil Rights.) play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical and moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that policy affected vies of American society both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles have race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day condition and policies?


*December*	3. World War I :	continue from above	continue from above	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	continue from above	continue from above	continue from above

	4. Boom and Bust - 1920s and the Great Depression:	1920s- Domestic Issues, Pt. 1 -- Politics and economics of the boom Republican pro-biz policies; Andrew Mellon, Harding-Coolidge-Hoover administrations prosperity, mass production/mass consunmption, Fordism, credit, stock market 1920s - Dometic Issues, pt. 2 -- Culture of the Roaring 20s- Traditional vs. Modern Red Scare, Palmer Raids, Sacco & Vanzetti, nativism, immigration quotas, KKK revival, Harlem Renaissance/urban migration of African-Americans, science vs. fundamentalism (Scopes trial) drawbacks of comnsumer culture, Jazz Age, flappers and their place in women's history, advertising and mass media, hero culture (Lindbergh, Ruth, etc.) 1920s -- foreign policy (can be brief here and use this material as prelude to WWII) isolationism, Dawes Act, Kellogg-Briand Pact, etc. 1930s -- Great Depression and the New Deal -- Part 1 -- Onset and effects of early Depression warning signs, market crash, conditions, Hoover's responses, continued decline 1930s -- Great Depression and the New Deal -- Part 2 -- FDR and the New Deal election of 1932, 100 Days, "alphabet soup" remedies, success/failure "2nd New Deal", Supreme Court, court-packing, limitations of the New Deal ex: topical review of the 1920s ex: Depression notes/info packet ex: review sheet Boom and Bust	TSWBAT..... 1. understand Republican pro-business policies and how they contributed to both the boom of the 1920s and the onset of the Great Depression 2. understand basic concepts of the 20s economy such as mass consumption, increase in credit conumption and buying stocks on margin 3. analyze topics such as the Red Scare and the rise of nativism in the 20s in the context of a more general "turning within" after WWI 4. examine the first waves of the Great Migration, with emphasis on expressions of urban African-American experiences such as the Harlem Renaissance 5. analyze the Jazz Age "culture of prosperity" using art, literature, music, slang, etc. 6. assess the flappers meaning to women's history 7. examine the 'tradition vs. modernity" theme of the 20s through various other historical lenses 8. understand and evluate isolationist foreign policy decisions of the 1920s 9. examine the long-term and short-term causes of the Great Depression and its effects on Americans 10. examine the pivotal election of 1932 and FDR's new vision for America 11. identify New Deal reforms and their targets, and assess their success and failure 12. understand the legacy of FDR and the New Deal vis a vis concepts such as the role of the president within the federal government, the role of the government in the economy, and the meaning of the president to everyday Americans 13. understand the limitations of the New Deal, especially in reference to those groups of Americans it most often failed to reach 14. analyze and evaluate a wide range of political voices during the tenuous 1930s, and predict how America may have changed had some of the more radical elements gained more power 15. formulate opinions on broad political/historical themes such as the level of involvement the government should have in the economy 16. examine primary sources from the time period	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	homeworks, tests/quizzes/essays, papers/projects, monitor class particpation,in-class assessment activities Boom and Bust quiz	textbook and supplemental readings, notes/Q&A-interactive lectures, in class discussions, relevant films w/discussion and movie sheets, use of primary sources, student-driven application/enrichment ex: 1920s textbook questions #1 ex: 1920s textbook questions #2 ex: movie sheet- The Flapper Story ex: New Deal movie sheet	2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical and moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that policy affected vies of American society both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles have race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day condition and policies?


*January*	4. Boom and Bust - 1920s and the Great Depression :	continue from above	continue from above	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	continue from above	continue from above	continue from above


*February*	5. World War II and Its Aftermath :	1)What were the causes for the Rise of Fascism in Europe and Japan? and how did it impact relationships between the European states? - Italy: Mussolini - Japan: Tito - Germany: Hitler 2)The Holocaust [This is taught in European History - so review European aspect and focus on role of the US] - What was the reaction in the US to the Holocaust? and how did it respond? 3) What eventsled up to the US's involvement in World War II? and why did it change from being covert to overt? - US Foreign Policy 1918 - 1942 - Why the delay? - Why get involved at all? - Churchill and Roosevelt - Atlantic Charter - Lend Lease,	1) Identify the major causes of World War II. 2) Compare and contrast Hitler's, Tito's and Mussolini's fascist regimes. 3) Analyze how and why Hitler's Nazi Party carried out the Holocaust.	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	These will vary based on the teacher - here are suggestions: Oral Presentations Essays Quizes Unit Test Research Papers	Textbook will vary based on the level of the class. Web activity on WWII war posters WWII Primary Sources - Murrin Book Web site for Chapter 26 in Murrin	1) What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 3)What impact has technology and Industry had on political,social and military history in America? 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies duirn gthe period from 1898-present and how have these policies affeted views of American society both domestically and abroad? 5)what roles have race, ethniciy, class and gender played in respoding to or shaping the path of American history? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?


*March*	5. World War II and Its Aftermath :	4)What was the US military involvement in World War II? - European Theater - D-Day to VE Day - African Theater - Pacific Theater - Midway - A-Bomb - Role of Women in the Military - Role of African-Americans in the Military 5) How did the War in Europe impact life in the United States? - Japanese Internment Camps - Backlash on German-Americans - Role of Women - Effects on the Economy 6)What role did the US play in the reconstruction of Europe and Japan? - Marshall Plan - Japan fell under US military protection	4) Identify the reasons for US covert involvement prior to 1942. 5) Identify the reasons for US overt involvement 3 years into the war. 6) Analyze US Foregin Policy positions between World War I and World War II. 7) Identify and analyze the major events and battles of all three theaters. 8) Analyze Truman's decision regarding teh dropping of both Atomc Bombs on Japan. 9) Appraise the postwar reconstruction of both Europe and Japan, as well as America's role in rebuilding the various countries.		These will vary based on the teacher - here are suggestions: Oral Presentations Essays Quizes Unit Test Research Papers	Textbook will vary based on level. See websources from February.	1) What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 3)What impact has technology and Industry had on political,social and military history in America? 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how have these policies affected views of American society both domestically and abroad? 5)what roles have race, ethniciy, class and gender played in respoding to or shaping the path of American history? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?

	6. The Cold War Era:	1) When did the Cold War begin? Discuss the various theories behind the beginning of the Cold War. - 1918 - US fails to recognize the Soviet Union - 1945 - Franklin Roosevelt dies - 1945 - US drops Atomic Bombs on Japan - 1946 - Churchill gives "Iron Curtain" speech - 1948 - Berlin Crisis - 1949 - Communism takes hold in China - Mao Tse Tung - 1961 - Berlin Wall constructed 2) Why did the Cold War begin? Discuss various theories as to why it occured. - Ideological theory - 2 Big Super Powers - Psychological theory 3) What were the US policies towards Europe immediately after WWII? Did these policies exacerbate the already tense relationship between teh East and the West? and why? - Kennan's Containment - Truman Doctrine - National Security Act - Marshall Plan - Berlin Airlift - NATO v. Warsaw Pact - NSC-68 4) How did the tension between the US and the Soviet Union druing the Cold War play out else wehre in the World? - China - The Korean War 5) How did the Cold War affect life at home? - Anti-Communism - HUAC - McCarthyism 6) What were Truman's domestic policies? and how effective were they? - The Fair Deal - Civil Rights - "To Secure these Rights" - Fair Employment Practices 7) How did the culture of the US develop during Truman's presidency? - Jackie Robinson - Rise of suburbia 8) What was Eisenhower's platform during the 1952 Presidential election? why was it a successful campaign? - military history - containment - end the Korean conflict 9) Once in command how did Eisenhower steer policies concerning the Cold War? - "hidden hand" presidency - "New Look" of US military strategy - Arms Race - expansion of NATO - US Information Agency - summits with Soviet Union - open skies - economic strategies 10) How did the US use the Third World as a pawn in its play for power during the Cold War? A. Latin America B. Suez Crisis 1956 C. Vietnam - Geneva Accords 11) What was life like in the US during the 1950s under Eisenhower? - Economic Growth - rise of suburbia - Highway Act 1956 - Water diversion projects - Labor-management Accords - religion - women - American Indian policy 12) How did the introduction of TV into politics affect the election of 1960? - Nixon-Kennedy debates 13) What was Kennedy's "New Frontier"? - Civil Rights - Social programs - foreign policy 14) What were Kennedy's foreign policy goals? and how did these goals contribute to the increasing tensions with the USSR? - Military assistance programs - propaganda - covert actions - Peace Corps - Alliance for Progress in Latin America	1) Identify and Analyze the various theories regarding when and why the Cold War began. 2) Explain what the US policies were toward Europe after WWII, and understand how they increased the tensions between the US and the USSR. 3) Examine how the Cold War impacted the lives of both Americans as well as people living the countries which became battlegrounds for the two Super Powers. 4)Outline the development of US culture from Truman through Kennedy. 5) Analyze the effectiveness of Truman's, Eisenhower's and Kennedy's policies concerning the Cold War. 6) Analyze how the introduction of mass media played a role in changing politics during the 1950s and 60s.	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary by level. J level - Murrin Text provides a webpage with various web based activities for students to use. K level - Pathways to the Present Video: "Eyes on the Prize" Video: "JFK" - class discussion on the inaccuraces and accuraces of the film, and the impact of taking artistic licsense. Video: "Dr. Strangelove" - discussion of the impact society had on the film at the time. Video: "28 Days" The Cold War International History Project Primary Sources for Chapter 28 of Murrin CNN's website on the Cold War The Cold War Museum Kennan's "Long Telegram" Primary Sources for Chapter 27 Web activity for advertising in the 1950s Chapt. 27 website for Murrin Book Chapter 28 website for Murrin Book Web activity for NSC-68 Interactive Cold War Website	1) What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical or moderate, incluence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has technology and Industry ahd on political, social and military history in America? 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionst foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has the policy affected vies of American soicety both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles have race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reactiv to societal and polictical changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?


*April*	6. The Cold War Era :	15) What was the Cuban Missile Crisis and how did Kennedy avert a possible military exchange? - history - Bay of Pigs and Berlin Wall - Soviet missile bases in Cuba - Cuba for Turkey 16) What were Kennedy's policies concerning Vietnam, and how did they set the stage for the Vietnam War? - Coup against Diem 17) What were Kennedy's domestic policies? - Civil Rights Movement (really in another unit, but can touch on it here) - Women - Equal Pay Act 18) What are the theories and controversies surrounding the assassination of JFK and what impact did it have on the US?	7) Explain what the Cuban Missile Crisis was, and analyze it's impact on the United States and the Cold War. 8) Identify the different theories concerning the assassination of JFK, and examine how this event affected the United Staes.		Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary by level. J level - Murrin Text provides a webpage with various web based activities for students to use. see March for additional weblinks.	1) What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical or moderate, incluence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has technology and Industry ahd on political, social and military history in America? 4) What are the pros and cons of US interventionst foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has the policy affected vies of American soicety both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles have race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role has the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reactiv to societal and polictical changes in the United States? 7) How has the government influenced and responded to the economy/private sector? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?

	7. The Civil Rights Movement:	1) What were the Jim Crow Laws? Where and why were thy implemented? - [Review of US I] - Public Facilities - Schools - Education - Military 2) What steps did government take to begin to end the lingering segregation policies? - Brown v. Board of Ed. I - school segregation violated African-Americans' equal protection of the law - Brown v. Board of Ed. II - Supreme Court ruled that desegration needed to move at "all deliberate speed" - Bowling v. Sharpe - District of Columbia 3) What was the reaction in the South to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown? - Southern Manifesto - Violence - Murder of Emmett Till 4) How did Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. help to advance teh Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s? - Montgomery Bus Boycott - Southern Christin Leadership Conference - Civil Disobedience 5) In the 1950s what did Washington do to advance the Civil Rights Movement? - Supreme Court - lacked power to mandate change - Congress - divided on racial issues - Civil Rights Act 1957 - Civil Rights Act 1960 - President Eisenhower - Little Rock, Arkansas 1957 6) What impact did Washington's policies towards Native Americans have in the 1950s? - Termination - grant full citizenship - Relocation - encouraged to leave reservations for cities - Failed - resulted in opposition from Native Americans 7) How did the growth of Spanish-speaking populations effect US society? - Increased discrimination of Spanish-speaking people - Creation of Puerto Rican-Hispanic Leadership Forum - 1957 - Operation Wetback - other organizations 8) How did the growth of Subruban America in teh 1950s effect Race relations and tensions? - Red-lining - FHA - channeled most money to suburbs - Failure of Urban renewal programs 9) How did the election of and Presidency of JFK impact the Civil Rights Movement? - Freedom rides - 1961 - Use of National Guard troops to enforce desegregation - Executive order prohibiting racial discrimination - November 1962 - 1963 - Birmingham, Alabama - forced Kennedy to introduce Civil Rights legislation - March on Washington 10) How did Kennedy's administration address concerns of women and their fight for equality? - Presidential Commission on Status of Women - Equal Pay Act of 1963	1) Identify the impact of the Jim Crow Laws on racial relations in the South and explain how the Supreme Court tried to address inequality through Brown v. Board of Ed. and Bowling v. Sharpe. 2) Explain why the Supreme Court found it necessary to revisit Brown v. Board of Ed. and issue a second statement. 3) Analyuze the impact of Brown v. Board of Ed. and the reactions in the South to the decision. 4) Examine the impzct that Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. had on the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. 5) Scrutinize the roles of the Supreme Court, Congress and President Eisenhower in terms of Civil Rights during teh 1950s. 6) Identify Washington's policies towards Native Americans in the 1950s and explain the impact of those policies. 7) Explain how the growth of the Spanish-speaking population impacted society, and identify the government policies enacted in response. 8) Identify and expalin how suburban growth negatively impacted race relations. 9) Analyze the Presidency of JFK in terms of its impact on Civil Rights.	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary based on level. J - Murrin: Chapter 28 pp. 886-902 and Chapter 29 pp. 917 - 919 Brown v. Board of Education I Montgomery Bus Boycott Brown v. Board of Education II Cooper v. Aaron - Little Rock case Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Founding Map of the Great Migration Map of Foreign Born population by State LBJ's Great Societ Speech Excerpts from Civil Rights Act 1964 Map of 1968 election Executive Order 10730 and draft of Little Rock Spe Voting Rights Act 1965 MLK - Letter from Birmingham Jail	1) What roles do dissent and poltical activism (Unionism, Suffrage, Anti-War Civil Rights...) play in the struggle for freedom and equaltiy at home and abroad? 2) How do vies from teh Left and Right, either radical or moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 5) What roles have race, ethinicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role have the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and racting to societal and political changes in teh United States? 7) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?


*May*	7. The Civil Rights Movement :	11) After Kennedy's assassination what did LBJ do to continue Kennedy's efforts in terms of the Civil Rights Movement? - "War on Poverty" - Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 - Civil Rights Act 1964 - Freedom Summer - Concern that LBJ would end support of Civil Rights when elected on his own 12) Was LBJ's "Great Society" a positive move towards equality in the United States? -Medicare and Medicaid -Dept. of Housing and Urban Development -Voting Rights Act of 1965 -Model Cities Program -Head Start -Federal Aid to Schools -Legal Services Program 13) What caused the rise of the black power movement in the 1960s, and how did it alter the fight for civil rights? - Role of media - Watts Riots - 1965 - Malcolm X - Renewed pride in African -American heritage - Organization of Afro-American Unity - Assassination of Malcolm X - Black Panthers - Civil Rights Act of 1968 14) Why is 1968 considered to be a turning point for the Civil Rights Movement? - Assassination of MLK Jr. - April - Assassination of Robert Kennedy - June - Election of 1968	10) Examine LBJ's presidency prior to his elections and after. Analyze its impacton the Civil Riths Movement. 11) Inspect the causes for and impact of the rise of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s. 12) Look into why 1968 can be seen as a turnign point for the Civil Rights Movement.		Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary based on level. J - Murrin: Chapter 28 pp. 886-902 and Chapter 29 pp. 917 - 919 see links from April Movies: Malcolm X American History X	1) What roles do dissent and poltical activism (Unionism, Suffrage, Anti-War Civil Rights...) play in the struggle for freedom and equaltiy at home and abroad? 2) How do vies from teh Left and Right, either radical or moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 5) What roles have race, ethinicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role have the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and racting to societal and political changes in teh United States? 7) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?

	8. The Vietnam War:	1) What is the historical relationship between Southeast Asia and the West, specifically between France and Indochina? 2) Why did Eisenhower get involved in Vietnam? and what policies did he support? - domino theory - Ngo Dinh Diem - National Liberation Front [NLF] 3) How and why did Kennedy continue Eisenhower's policies in Southeast Asia? What were the repercussions of these policies? - failure of the Bay of Pigs -"flexible response" - "nation building" - overthrow of Diem - Military regime 4) What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and how did Johnson justify it? - August 1, 1964 - Maddox incident - Congress gave LBJ authority to take "all necessary measures to repel armed attack" - LBJ's interpretaion of the resolution 5) What role did policies regarding Vietname play in the 1964 Presdidential election? and Why didn't Johnson abide by his promises once elected? - LBJ's platform - Goldwater's platform 6) What options did LBJ have in regards to dealing with Vietnam? and Why did he ultimately decide toexpand US military involvement? - Great US escalation - Withdrawal - Support reunification of Vietnam as a neutral country - LBJ feared withdrawl - wanted to keep US promise to South Vietnam 7) How did the Vietnam War expand into such a devastating quagmire in 1965? - Operation Rolling Thunder - Introduction of ground troops - Napalm - Dominican Republic - Search and destroy missions 8) Why didnt Johnson ever support the declaration of war in Vietnam? - Fear of USSR and China - Fear of public debate - stressed negotions and pretended war didn't exist 9)How did the US involvement in Vietnam effect the international opinion of the US? - Soviet Union and China aided Ho Chi Minh and fueled anti-Americanism elsewhere - Sympathy spread for the devastated North Vietnam - Protests began at home as well 10) What role did the media play in the Vietnam War? - undeclared war-government had less control of the media - TV brough war into the livingrooms - Harrison Salisbury - New York Times 11) How did the esclation of the war in Vietnam and the media coverage of the devastation impact the American public? - The War at Home - burning draft cards - "teach ins" - anti-war demonstrations - "counter-culture" - "new Hollywood" - 1967 March on Pentagon 12) Why can 1968 be seen as a major turning point in the US involvement in Vietnam? - Tet Offensive - Psychological defeat - media coverage of Tet Offensive - loss of public support for war - LBJ withdrew from Presidential race - 1968 Presidential election 13) Despite promises to end the war, how did Nixon and Kissinger's polices both increase the devastation of the war in Vietnam, as well as the protests and violence at home? - Vietnamization - "Nixon Doctrine" - acceleration of ground and air wars - Cambodia and Laos - "My Lai" Massacre - Christmas Bombing - 1972 - Vietnam Veterans against the War 14) How did Nixon finally end US involvement in Vietnam? - 1973 - Paris Peace Accords - 1975 - collapse of Saigon - defeat 15)What impact did the defeat in Vietnam have on US Society? - statistical information - death rate, wounded and MIA - Divided US - "no more Vietnams"	1) Know the historical relationship between Southeast Asia and the West, specifically between France and Indochina. 2) Identify and scrutinize Eisenhower's and Kennedy's policies towards Southeast Asia, and the repercussions of those policies. 3) Explain what the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was and how Johnson used it to expand US military involvement in Vietnam. 4) Look into how LBJ won the Presidential election of 1964, and why Johnson failed to follow through with is promises concerning US involement in Southeast Asia. 5) Explain the various options Johnson had in regards to Vietnam and analyze his decision ot expand US military involvement. 6) Describe the expansion of the US military involvement in Vietnam in 1965. 7) Scrutinize Johnson's decision not to pursue an official declaration of war in Vietnam. 8) Explain the impact the war in Vietnam had on teh international view of the United States. 9) Examine how the media and its portrayal of the war impcated teh war itself and American society. 10) Explain why 1968 was a turning point for the US in Vietnam. 11) Describe and analyze the policies of Nixon and Kissinger in regard to Vietnam, and how they escalated the war, and ultimately ended it.	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary by level. J- Murrin Chapter 28 pp. 874-876 and 896; Chapter 29 K - Pathway to the Present Movies: - Use them to compare and contract accuracy as well as the differing experiences in Vietnam as well as at Home. Born of the Fourth of July Full Metal Jacket Platoon Killing Fields Coming Home See May for web resources. Dec. of Independence - Democratic Republic of Viet The Tonkin Gulf Incident Pentagon Papers - Tet Offensive Paris Peace Accords - 1973 Yippie Leaflet Agnew - denounciation of Anti-war protests Goldwater's acceptance of nomination PBS's Vietnam Online The History Place - The Vietnam War	1. What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2. How do views from teh Left and Right, either radical or moderate, incluence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world. 3. What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America. 4. What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that polciy affected views of American society both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles ahve race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role have the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?


*June*	8. The Vietnam War :	16) How did Kissinger use the "Nixon Doctrine" to expand US anti-communism policies throughout the world? - Iran - South Africa - South Korea - Phillipines - Latin America 17) What ultimately lead to the collapse of Nixon's presidency and why? - Nixon's abuse of power - leak of "Pentagon Papers" - history of US involvement in Vietnam - "the plumbers" - "dirty tricks" - CREEP - election of 1972 - Watergate break in - investigation by the Washington Post - Senate Investigation - Agnew's resignation - Nixon's resignation	12) Identify and analyze the impact the war in Vietnam had on US society as well as US foreign polices elsewhere. 13) Explain why Nixon's administration collapsed.		Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary by level. J- Murrin Chapter 28 pp. 874-876 and 896; Chapter 29 K - Pathway to the Present Movies: Born of the Fourth of July Full Metal Jacket Platoon Killing Fields Coming Home	1. What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2. How do views from teh Left and Right, either radical or moderate, incluence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world. 3. What impact has technology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America. 4. What are the pros and cons of US interventionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that polciy affected views of American society both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles ahve race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role have the executive, legislative, and judiciary branch played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 8) How have past events shaped present day conditions and policies?

	9. Contemporary America:	1) How did shifting demographics and new technology impact American Society from 1970 to the present? - New Immigration - Urbanization - Surbanization - Human Genome Project - Computer Revolution - Growth of "chain" stores domestically and internationally - dot.com revolution - Video Revolution 2) How have Civil Rights issues progressed since 1970? -women's Issues - African American - Native American - Spanish Speaking Communities - Gay and Lesbian Rights 3) What caused the growth of the "neoconservative" movement? and how did it alter the political arena? - The "New Right" - The Religious Right - National Conservative Political Action Committee - use of media 4) Why was Carter's Presidency short lived and fairly unproductive? - Hands-on Presidency - 3-Mile Island - Energy Crisis - Economic decline - Foreign Policy - Human Rights - The 1980 Presidential Election 5) What made Reagan's Presidency so attractive to the American Public during his first term? - Rising Economy - New Right - Election of 1984 6) How did the Cold War progress under Reagan's Foreign Policy? - Strategic Defense Initiative - Reagan v. United Nations - CIA - Supported "democratic" revolutions in Ethiopia, Angola, Afghanistan etc. - Lebanon - Grenada 7) What was the Iran-Contra Scandal, and how did it impact public opinion and support of the government? - Arms for hostages - Contra forces in Nicaragua - Oliver North - Congressional Hearings - Reagan's role? 8) What factors Contributed to the end of the Cold War? - containment - detent - Implosion theory - USSR was overstretched - Gorbachev - glastnost and peristroika - Reagan 9) What were the underlying reasons behind the Persian Gulf War? and why could it be said that it was never completed? - 1st post cold War military action - coalition forces include former Soviet Union - Invasion of Kuwait by Iraq - Oil - role of the United Nations 10) How did Bill Clinton's Presidency change American Domestic Polices and Foreign Policies? - abortion - Brady Bill - Americorps - Greenspan - Welfare - Environment - Globalization 11) How did the media and the Republican Congress impact Clinton's Presidency? - Newt Gingrich - Rush Limbaugh - Kenneth Starr 12) How did Clinton's personal life impact his Presidency and was he able to overcome the negative publicity? - Lewinsky - Whitewater 13) What caused the controversy of the 2000 Presidential election? what role did the Supreme Court play in deciding the winner? - Florida recounts - Supreme Court - 5-4 opinion 14) What are the historical causes for the animosity of many Middle Eastern factions toards America? How did that lead to teh events of 9/11? - Afghanistan - Capitalism - Osama bin Laden - Al Queda - 9/11 events and impact - Troops deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq	1) Identify how shifting demographics impacted US domestic issues from 1970 to the present. 2) Analyze the impact that new technologies such as computers, an dhome videos had on American Society. 3) Evaluate the progression of women in America's drive for equality socially, economically and politically in te United States from 1970 to the Present. 4) Explain the treatment of minority groups in the United States from 1970 to the present, emphasizing governmnet legislation and public opinion toward African Americans, Native Americans, Spanish speaking communities, and homosexuals. 5) Account for the increasing popularity of the "neoconservative" movement and its impact on American society and politics. 6) Outline the major reasons for the short life of the Carter Presidency and why he was unable to implement his lofty goals.,/FONT> 7) Look into the public atmosphere in 1980 and why it was so attracted to Ronald Reagan. 8) Reconstruct Reagan's foreign policies which contributed to the progression of the Cold War during the 1980s. 9) Outline the events of the Iran-Contra affair and explain its impact on public opinion and support of the American Government. 10) Understand the various theories concerning the causes of the end of the Cold War. Evaluate the multi-causal theory that gives credit to aspects of all theories. 11) Examine the reasons for Bush Sr.'s decision to engage in a war in the Persian Gulf, including oil and human rights issues. 12) Inspect the Presidency of Bill Clinton in terms of its successes despite being up against a Republican Congress and a personal scandal made public by a scrutinous media. 13) Spell out the events of the 2000 Presidential election and the legal basis for the Supreme Court's decision. 14) Know the historical relationship between the Middle East and the West, specifically America's role in Afghanistan in the 1980s. 15) Analyze the establishment of various Islamic extremist groups, such as Al Queda and thier view of American culture. 16) Outline the events of September 11, 2001 and its impact on American society and foreign policies towards Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.	6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography	Assessments will vary by level and by teacher. Here are some suggestions. 1) Unit Test 2) Quizes 3) debates 4) Oral presentations	Textbooks will vary based on level. J - Murrin Chpts. 30 and 31 L - Pathway to the Present Movies: And the Band Played On - story of AIDS Farenheight 9/11 - make sure to also discuss other side of issue All the Presidents Men An Account of the Lives of Undocumented Immigrants The Disadvantages of Immigration Reform, 1996 State of the Union 1980 - Carter Reagan's "evil empire" speech - 1983 Reagan's "Star Wars" speech Bush's "New World Order" speech Buchanan - 1992 Convention Clinton - 1996 Convention speech Starr Report Excerpts 2000 Presidential Election Map Interactive Cold War Website Jimmy Carter Biography Carter Library and Museum Reagan Library and Archives George H. Bush Library and Archives Bill Clinton Library	1) What roles do dissent and political activism play in the struggle for freedom and equality at home and abroad? 2) How do views from the Left and Right, either radical or moderate, influence or respond to the progression of equality and freedom in America and the world? 3) What impact has techonology and Industry had on political, social and military history in America? 4) What are the pros and cons of US internentionist foreign policies during the period from 1898-present and how has that policy affected views of American society both domestically and abroad? 5) What roles have race, ethnicity, class and gender played in responding to or shaping the path of American history? 6) What role have the executive, legislative and judiciary branches played in shaping and reacting to societal and political changes in the United States? 7) How has government influenced and responded to the economy and private sector? 8) How have past event shaped present day conditions and policies?

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