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1 St. Michael-Albertville High School Teacher: Bob Zahler US History (Master) August 2014 September 2014 Course Essential Unit 1 Learning Targets How do the major events/themes of United States history occur relative to one another? What actions are taken by the United States to establish itself as a global power. How do the American People respond to constantly changing conditions and especially to crisis that occur over time. Early America to Reconstruction I can identify the reasons for the European voyages of discovery and colonial settlement. (Columbus, Allwater route). I can compare and contrast the cultural differences between the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies. (Presence/Importance of religion, Government, and $ or cash crops) In what ways does America pursue its best interests both domestically and especially abroad? Unit 1 Skills Early America to Reconstruction 1A. Identify the reasons for I can examine the development of democratic ideals in America through the use of the Declaration of Independence as a culmination of Unit 1 Assessment Early America to Reconstruction CA: Unit 1 Test Unit 1 Resources Early America to Reconstruction segments from History 1 of 15

2 the European voyages of "Enlightenment" thought. Multiple Choice, Channel's video "America: Unit 1 Essential discovery and colonial settlement. (Columbus, Allwater (Inalienable Rights) true/false, matching, fill in the blank and essay. the Story of Us" route). Early America to Reconstruction 1. What factors shaped colonial North America? 2. What were the causes, course, and consequences of the American Revolution? 3. How did foreign relations and territorial expansions result in both positive and negative consequences for the new republic? 4. What were the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction Era? 1B. Compare and contrast the cultural differences between the New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southern colonies. (Presence/Importance of religion, Government, and $ or cash crops) 2A. Examine the development of democratic ideals in America through the use of the Declaration of Independence as a culmination of "Enlightenment" thought. (Inalienable Rights) 2B. Summarize the views of the patriots and the loyalists. 2C. Explain the need for the Constitution and use the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalist to predict future conflicts regarding the role of the central I can summarize the views of the patriots and the loyalists. I can explain the need for the Constitution and use the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalist to predict future conflicts regarding the role of the central government. I can link the positive outcomes of the Louisiana Purchase and War of 1812 with escalating tensions surrounding the issue of slavery. I can outline the major events that led to the dissolution of the Union. (Missouri Compromise, Mexican War, California statehood, transcontinental railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, formation of the Republican Party, Election of 1860, Southern Chapters 1 & 2 Unit One Vocabulary 2 of 15

3 government. secession). Unit 2 Essential Development of Industrial America 1. How did Big Business and the Labor Movement arise in the era of Industrial America? 2. What were the impacts of immigration on 3A. Link the positive outcomes of the Louisiana Purchase and War of 1812 with escalating tensions surrounding the issue of slavery. 4A. Outline the major events that led to the dissolution of the Union. (Missouri Compromise, Mexican War, California statehood, transcontinental railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Bleeding Kansas, John Brown, formation of the Republican Party, Election of 1860, Southern secession). Unit 2 Skills Development of Industrial America 1A. Explain the difference between capitalism and socialism. 1B. Illustrate how the capitalistic nature of big Unit 2 Learning Targets Development of Industrial America I can explain the difference between capitalism and socialism. I can illustrate how the capitalistic nature of big business conflicted with the socialist nature of the labor movements. I can compare "old" and "new" immigration, and evaluate the impact of immigration on American economics and society. I can examine the challenges and opportunities created as a result of urbanization. I can link western expansion and urban growth with the rise of industry and technological advancements. I can summarize the Unit 2 Assessment Development of Industrial America CA: Unit 2 Test Multiple Choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank and essay. Unit 2 Resources Development of Industrial America segments from A&E videos "Thomas Edison", "Alexander Graham Bell", or History Channel's "Little Big Horn" Chapter 3 "Massacre at Wounded Knee" supplemental reading Power Point: the settlement of St.Michael as an example of the immigrant experience 3 of 15

4 American life? business conflicted with the socialist nature of the labor movements. 3. What were the demographic changes that occurred throughout the United States. 4. What challenges did minority groups face during the Gilded Age? 2A. Compare "old" and "new" immigration, and evaluate the impact of immigration on American economics and society. 3A. Examine the challenges and opportunities created as a result of urbanization. 3B. Link western expansion and urban growth with the rise of industry and technological advancements. 4A. Summarize the combination and culmination of conflicts between Native Americans and the United States. (Indian Removal Act, Plain Indian Wars, Dawes Act) 4B. Understand how the Plessey vs. Ferguson decision legalized segregation in the South. combination and culmination of conflicts between Native Americans and the United States. (Indian Removal Act, Plain Indian Wars, Dawes Act) I can breakdown how the Plessey vs. Ferguson decision legalized segregation in the South. 4 of 15

5 October 2014 Unit 3 Essential Unit 3 Skills Progressive Era Unit 3 Learning Targets Progressive Era Unit 3 Assessment Progressive Era Unit 3 Resources Progressive Era Progressive Era 1A. Explain how I can explain how CA: Unit 3 Test Segments from This Century Progressivism addressed the Progressivism addressed the Multiple Choice, video "Seeds of Change" problems that emerged as a problems that emerged as a true/false, matching, fill in result of industrialization. result of industrialization. the blank and essay. 1. What are the causes, legislative reforms, and social consequences of the Progressive Movement? 1B. Trace the Progressive Era efforts of obtaining female suffrage. 1C. Distinguish between the progressive efforts Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. I can trace the Progressive Era efforts of obtaining female suffrage. I can distinguish between the progressive efforts Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. Public Speaking: "Muckrakers Among Us" Excerpts from "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair Chapter 4 Progressive Era vocab Unit 4 Essential Imperialism and WWI 1. What are the causes of imperialism and what steps did the US take in becoming an imperial power? 1D. Identify the long-term impact of the Progressive Era on American life? Unit 4 Skills Imperialism and WWI 1A. Identify the causes of imperialism and apply them to contemporary situations. 1B. Trace the steps taken I can judge and offer a critique on the long-term impact of the Progressive Era on American life? Unit 4 Learning Targets Imperialism and WWI I can identify the causes of imperialism and apply them to contemporary situations. I can trace the steps taken Unit 4 Assessment Imperialism and WWI CA: Unit 4 Test Multiple Choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank and essay. Unit 4 Resources Imperialism and WWI Segments from This Century video "Shell Shock" Chapters 5 & 6 Primary Source: The Zimmerman Note 5 of 15

6 2. What are the causes of WWI and how did the result impact American foreign policy from ? by the US in becoming an imperial power. 2A. Outline the causes of WWI. by the US in becoming an imperial power. I can outline the causes of WWI. Primary Source: Alfred T. Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" 2B. Analyze the conclusion of WWI and predict how it will lead to future conflicts. I can analyze the conclusion of WWI and predict how it will lead to future conflicts. Primary Source: The Hawaiian peoples' petetition against annexation. Imperialism and WWI vocab/concepts November Unit 5 Essential Unit 5 Skills Boom and Bust Unit 5 Learning Targets Boom and Bust Unit 5 Assessment Boom and Bust Unit 5 Resources Boom and Bust Boom and Bust 1. Describe the economic and Segments of This Century social changes that occurred video "Boom to Bust" in the 1920s. 1. How did the US experience both economic and social change in the years after WWI? 2. What were the causes of the Great Depression and what were the initial responses to it by the government and by citizens? 2A Analyse the causes of the Great Depression 2B Evaluate the effectiveness of the government's initial response to the Depression 2C Describe the ways that the Depression affected I can describe the economic and social changes that occurred in the 1920s. I can analyse the causes of the Great Depression I can evaluate the effectiveness of the government's initial response to the Depression I can describe the ways CA: Unit 5 Test Multiple Choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank and essay Chapters 7 & 8 Music: George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong Poetry: Langston Hughes "Black Like Me" 6 of 15

7 ordinary Americans. that the Depression Youtube video: Henry Ford's affected ordinary assembly line and Model T Americans. Unit 6 Skills video: "Crisis of Credit Visualized" a comparison of the causes of the Great Depression to the financial crisis of Supplemental reading: "2008 Financial Crisis" Unit 6 Essential The New Deal 1. How did the role of the Federal Government expand in response to the Great Depression? 2. Why is the legacy of the New Deal controversial? 3. What New Deal legislation still exists? Unit 6 Skills The New Deal 1A. Identify and summarize the responses taken by the federal government in response to the Great Depression. 1B. Assess the appropriateness of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt's' responses to the Great Depression and formulate an opinion regarding the success or Unit 6 Learning Targets The New Deal I can identify and summarize the responses taken by the federal government in response to the Great Depression. I can assess the appropriateness of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt's' responses to the Great Depression and formulate an opinion Unit 6 Assessment The New Deal CA: Written Essay: Assess FDRs response to the Great Depression by evaluating at least three New Deal Programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of those programs in addressing the "three Rs" of relief, recover, and reform. video: "The Bonus Army March" Boom to bust vocab/concepts Unit 6 Resources The New Deal Chapter 9 Segments of This Century video "Stormy Weather" Primary Source: of 15

8 failure of the response. regarding the success or Presidential Inaguration Speech failure of the response. December What were the causes of World War II and what was the impact of the war on the US and the world? 2. What are the origins and legacy of the Holocaust. 2A. Analyze the legacy (how is it remembered today) of the New Deal. 3A. Outline and examine the New Deal programs that still exist (including Social Security, FDIC, and SEC). I can analyze the legacy (how is it remembered today) of the New Deal. I can outline and examine the New Deal programs that still exist (including Social Security, FDIC, and SEC). Primary Source: 1932 Presidential Inaguration Speech on Youtube. Cornell Notes: Note taking strategy to be allowed on the exam. Unit 7 Essential Unit 7 Skills World War II Unit 7 Learning Targets World War II Unit 7 Assessment World War II Unit 7 Resources World War II World War II 1. Describe how the post- I can describe how the post- CA: Unit 7 Test Prentice Hall: United WWI conditions of Europe WWI conditions of Europe Multiple choice, true/false, States History: Modern resulted in the rise of resulted in the rise of matching, fill in the blank, America Chapters 10 & 11 totalitarian dictators. totalitarian dictators. and essay 2. Distiguish the difference between fascist regimes and communist regimes. 3. Outline the debate regarding America's response to the rise of totalitarianism and war in Europe and Japan. I can distiguish the difference between fascist regimes and communist regimes. I can outline the debate regarding America's response to the rise of totalitarianism and war in Europe and Japan. Rise of Dictators quiz World War II animated military map segments from This Century videos "Over the Edge", "Civilians at War" & "Homefront" excerpt from Band of Brothers video episode 8 of 15

9 I can breakdown the social "Why We Fight" 4. Understand the social and economic consequences (women, minorities, rationing) of mobilization for the war. and economic consequences (women, minorities, rationing) of mobilization for the war. Ralph Grant's war souvenirs War ration books 5. Trace the military progress of the war in both the Pacific and European Theaters of war. 6. Evaluate the development and impact of the use of atomic weapons to end WWII. 7. Outline the increasing persecution of Jews and minorities in Nazi Germany; describe the results of the "Final Solution" and draw conclusions regarding the impact of the Holocaust on later genocides. I can trace the military progress of the war in both the Pacific and European Theaters of war. I can evaluate the development and impact of the use of atomic weapons to end WWII. I can outline the increasing persecution of Jews and minorities in Nazi Germany; describe the results of the "Final Solution" and draw conclusions regarding the impact of the Holocaust on later genocides. excerpts from Murray Brandys' book "My Number Was " WWII vocab and concepts January of 15

10 Unit 8 Essential Unit 8 Skills Early Cold War Era Unit 8 Learning Targets Early Cold War Era Unit 8 Assessment Early Cold War Era Unit 8 Resources Early Cold War Era Early Cold War Era 1. Explain how the I can explain how the CA: Unit 8 Test 1. What were the causes and effects of the early Cold War Era? conclusion of WWII resulted in the emergence of the US and the Soviet conclusion of WWII resulted in the emergence of the US and the Soviet Multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, matching and essay Chapters 12 & 13 Union as competing global Union as competing global powers. powers. 2. What was life like in 1950s America? 2. Examine the policy of containment and predict how this policy will lead to future conflict between the US and Soviet Union. I can examine the policy of containment and predict how this policy will lead to future conflict between the US and Soviet Union. segments of This Century videos "Best Years" and "Happy Days" McCarthyism game "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" movie trailer 3. Identify the key post-war events where the US and Soviety Union went "head to head" and describe how each conflict was resolved. 4. Evaluate the domestic consequences of the early Cold War. 5. Describe how the postwar economic boom and the cultural expectations of the 1950s lead to an idealized view of American life. I can identify the key postwar events where the US and Soviety Union went "head to head" and describe how each conflict was resolved. I can evaluate the domestic consequences of the early Cold War. I can describe how the postwar economic boom and the cultural expectations of the 1950s lead to an idealized view of American life. Music: Elvis, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley and the Comets you tube video "Duck and Cover" primary source: pamphlet: "Fallout Protection for Homes with Basements" Cold War vocab and concepts 10 of 15

11 February 2015 Unit 9 Essential Unit 9 Skills 1960s Unit 9 Learning Targets 1960s Unit 9 Assessment 1960s Unit 9 Resources 1960s 1960s Civil Rights Civil Rights CA: Civil Rights Quiz Civil Rights 1. Review the impact of the I can assess the impact of CA: New Frontier Great Society Quiz Chapters 14, 15, 16, & What were the causes, main events and effects of the civil rights movement? Plessey v Ferguson decision and evaluate the implications of Brown v. the Plessey v Ferguson decision and evaluate the implications of Brown v. CA: Vietnam Quiz CA: Protest and Change Quiz segments from The Century video "Poisoned Dreams" and Board of Education. Board of Education. "Unpinned" New Frontier and Great Society 1. How did the policies of Presidents Kennedy and Johnson affect the nation? Vietnam War Era 1. How did the US confront communism in East Asia after the Korean War? 2. Outline the key people, events and tactics used to obtain civil rights for African Americans. New Frontier and Great Society 1. Evaluate the success of Kennedy's responses to communist threats to the US. I can outline the key people, events and tactics used to obtain civil rights for African Americans. New Frontier and Great Society I can evaluate the success of Kennedy's responses to communist threats to the US. Technology Integration CA: 1960s Multimedia Timeline Project segments from video "The Hippies" video: "The Murder of Emmett Till" segments from video "Eyes on the Prize" simulation: Cuban Missile Crisis decision making 11 of 15

12 anti-war music: "For What it's Protest and Change Worth", "Who'll Stop the Rain", "Fix'n to die Rag", "Ballad of the Green Beret", "American Woman", "Draft Dodger Rag" 1. How did the counterculture and the expanding righs revolution of the 1960s and 70s influence American society? 2. Summarize the various programs initiated as a part of Johnson's Great Society and assess the impact, both positive and negative, on American life then and today. Vietnam I can summarize the various programs initiated as a part of Johnson's Great Society and assess the impact, both positive and negative, on American life then and today. Vietnam youtube video: Don Hewit and the Kennedy-Nixon TV debates 1. Compare the nationalistic goals of the Vietnamese with the imperialistic goals of the French and containment goals of the US. 2. Examine the arguments of "hawks" and "doves" regarding involvement in Vietnam. Protest and Change I can compare the nationalistic goals of the Vietnamese with the imperialistic goals of the French and containment goals of the US. I can examine the arguments of "hawks" and "doves" regarding involvement in Vietnam. Protest and Change excerpts from video "Separate But Equal" Civil Rights/Kennedy/Johnson vocab and concepts 1. Infer the connections between the Civil Rights movement and other social movements of the 1960s: environmental, feminist, Native American, Latino. 2. Contrast the accepted I can infer the connections between the Civil Rights movement and other social movements of the 1960s: environmental, feminist, Native American, Latino. I can contrast the accepted Unit 10 Assessment A Crisis in Confidence CA: Unit 10 Test 12 of 15

13 social goals of adults in the social goals of adults in the Multiple Choice, Unit 10 Esssential 1950s with those of young people in the 1960s and link how the former 1950s with those of young people in the 1960s and link how the former matching, true/false, fill in the blank and essay. Unit 10 Resources A Crisis in Confidence resulted in the latter. resulted in the latter. 1. What events of the 1970s caused the American people to lose confidence in their leaders. Unit 10 Skills A Crisis in Confidence 1. Summarize the growing lack of confidence in the goverment due to Watergate, pardon of Nixon, stagflation and the Iran Hostage Crisis despite successes in China and Camp David Accords. Unit 10 Skills A Crisis in Confidence I can summarize the growing lack of confidence in the goverment due to Watergate, pardon of Nixon, stagflation and the Iran Hostage Crisis despite successes in China and Camp David Accords. A Crisis in Confidence Chapter 18 youtube clips: Nixon's: Frost- Nixon, "I am not a crook", resignation speech segments from The Century video "Approaching Apocalypse" "The Presidents" video series: episodes on Nixon, Ford and Carter March of 15

14 Unit 11 Essential Unit 11 Skills Unit 11 Assessment Unit 11 Resources Conservative Resurgence and the New Millenium 1. What was the conservative resurgence and how it did affect the domestic and foreign policies of the United States? 2. What political, social, technological, and economic trends have shaped American life since 1990? Conservative Resurgence and the New Millenium 1. Contrast moral conservatives with fiscal conservatives. 2. Describe how conservatives directed the domestic and foreign policies of the 1980s. 3. Assess how the policies of Reagan and Gorbachev each worked to bring an end to the Cold War. Conservative Resurgence and the New Millenium CA: Unit 11 Test Multiple Choice, true/false, matching, fill in the blank and essay Conservative Resurgence and the New Millenium Chapters 19 & 20 youtube video: Reagan's "tear down this wall" speech 3. How has US involvement in the Middle East affected America's domestic and foreign policies? 4. Trace America's involvement in Iraq from the 1980s to the present. 5. Map out America's involvement in the Middle East and analyse the connections between our involvement and the "911" attacks. 6. Illustrate how the American economy changed in the 1990s 14 of 15

15 especially with the emergence of new technology. 7.Examine the political controversies of the 1990s and 2000s. 15 of 15