SS11 4.2
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History Standard 4.2 - Level 11
Students understand how economic factors have influenced historical events.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
How economic factors have affected the following historical events:
- Industrialization in the Gilded Age
- Growth of American Cities
- The Populist Movement
- American Imperialism and Expansion
- The Progressive Movement
- The Roaring 20's
- The Great Depression and The New Deal
- Postwar World War II America
- The Cold War
- The New Frontier and The Great Society
- The Recession of the 1980's
ABLE TO DO
Describe the influence of economic factors on major American events (Post Civil War thru 1990)
Describe the relationship between economic, cultural and political factors on major American events (Post Civil War thru 1990)
Instructional Strategies
Text
Powerpoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (all era's)
Internet Research
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Test
Unit Test
Resources
Wikipedia article on economics in U.S. History (tons of information)
About.com article on economics during U.S. History
Good article on economics and U.S. history
