Meredith Holland

HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
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Standards

Political/1A

SSUSH1 The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th
century.
a. Explain Virginias development, including the development of the House of Burgesses,
Bacons Rebellion
b. Describe the settlement of New England including relations with Native Americans
including King Phillips War, the establishment of town meetings and development of a
legislature, and the loss of Massachusetts charter.
c. Explain the development of the mid-Atlantic colonies, including the Dutch settlement of
New Amsterdam and subsequent English takeover, and the settlement of Pennsylvania.
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
a. Explain how the end of Anglo-French imperial competition as seen in the French and
Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American
Revolution.
b. Explain the importance of Thomas Paines Common Sense to the movement for
independence.
Narrative:
In this era, the colonists began to demand their representation of political beliefs, which
ultimately led to their independence. Due to British control of the colonies, colonies were
restricted in their representation of government. Still under British influence, William Berkley
showed favor to the rich colonists by taxing farmers. This led to Bacons Rebellion, which
demonstrated that the colonists would not allow the government to mistreat the poor. The
Mayflower Compact allowed the colonies to develop self government but still remain loyal to
Great Britain. After additional development of their own government, more power was given to
the people through the House of Burgesses. After the colonies developed further, the American
Revolution began. The Treaty of Paris 1763 laid out the land claims after the British victory of
the French and Indian War. These events led to the American Revolution because colonists
began to want independence. Thomas Painess Common Sense pushed this drive for
independence even more by changing the colonists opinion due to Britain overpowering and
neglecting the colonies. All of these events combined led to independence from Great Britain and
a new beginning for the colonists.
Terms:
Bacons Rebellion
King Philips War
Quakers
First Continental Congress
Treaty of Paris 1763
Albany Plan of Union
Sons of Liberty
Committees of Correspondence
Quartering Act
Boston Massacre
Sam Adams
John Hancock
Christopher Columbus
Benedict Arnold

House of Burgesses
Mayflower Compact
Royal Colony
French and Indian War
Proclamation of 1763
New Amsterdam
Daughters of Liberty
Common Sense
Townshend Acts
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
John Adams
James Oglethorpe

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Economic/1A

SSUSH1 The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th
century.
d. Explain Virginias development, including the Virginia Company, tobacco cultivation,
and the development of slavery.
e. Explain the reasons for French settlement of Quebec.
f. Analyze the impact of location and place on colonial settlement, transportation, and
economic development; include the southern, middle and New England colonies.
SSUSH2 The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North
America developed.
a. Explain the development of mercantilism and the trans-Atlantic trade.
b. Describe the Middle Passage
Narrative:
During the 17th century, the economy developed drastically in North America. When John Rolfe
introduced the tobacco crop to the colonies, it became a staple crop that saved Jamestown. The
mass production of tobacco led to the development of plantations that needed slaves to work in
the fields in the south. The necessity for slaves and tobacco in different countries led to the
Triangle Slave Trade between America, Africa, and Europe. The French traveled from Europe
to Quebec for fur trade, the Northwest Passage, and the conversion to Catholicism. The location
of the new colonies greatly impacted the economic income for the colonies. For example, the
New England colonies had easy access to the ocean for fishing, whaling, and trading. On the
other hand, the Southern colonies were more inland where there was fertile soil for farming.
However, the British took advantage of the trade with the colonies through mercantilism, which
harmed the colonies economy. After the colonies gained their independence from Britain, their
economy began to thrive more since they had complete control of their own trade.
Terms:
Cash Crop/Staple Crop
Indentured Servant
Mercantilism
Navigation Acts
Salutary Neglect
Northwest Passage

Virginia Company
Joint stock company
Middle Passage/Triangle Slave Trade
Proprietary Colony
Stamp Act
John Rolfe

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Standards

Social/1A

SSUSH1 The student will describe European settlement in North America during the 17th
century.
g. Explain Virginias development, including the relationships with Native Americans such
as Powhatan
h. Describe the settlement of New England including religious reasons, religious tensions
that led to colonies such as Rhode Island, the half-way covenant, Salem Witch Trials
SSUSH2 The student will trace the ways that the economy and society of British North
America developed.
c. Describe the growth of the African population and African-American culture.
d. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility and individualism.
e. Explain the significance of the Great Awakening.
SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution.
c. Explain colonial response to such British actions as the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp
Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of
Correspondence.
Narrative:
During the 17th century, the cultural aspect of North America changed drastically due to the large
amount of settlement throughout the continent, especially within the colonies. Early on, when the
settlement of colonies was just beginning, the relationship between the colonists and Native
Americans was defined by built up tension over these newcomers taking land from the Natives.
The Powhatan tribe nearly disappeared as they tried to fight the colonists. As the colonies
further developed, tension between colonists increased due to religious differences. The Puritans
in Massachusetts exiled people such as Anne Hutchinson and Roger Williams for religious
differences and religious tolerance. Religious tolerance was a major outcome of the Great
Awakening. After colonists realized they could form their own government, they began to have
more social outbreaks in opposition to British taxes. The Boston Tea Party is one of the main
acts of destruction by the colonists. This action eventually led to the Intolerable Acts. As the
social and cultural interactions of the colonists increased, this soon resulted in the colonies
gaining of independence from Great Britain.
Terms:
Great Awakening
Powhatan
Intolerable Acts/Coercive Acts
Pilgrims/Separatist
Boston Tea Party
Roger Williams
Anne Hutchinson
Lord Baltimore
Benjamin Franklin

Half-way Covenant
Puritans
Pontiacs Rebellion
Salem Witch Trials
John Smith
George Whitfield
William Penn
John Winthrop
Social Mobility

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Political/1B

SSUSH4 The student will identify the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the
American Revolution.
a. Explain the language, organization, and intellectual sources including the writing of John
Locke and Montesquieu of the Declaration of Independence and the role of Thomas
Jefferson.
b. Explain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and foreign assistance and
the roles of Benjamin Franklin and the Marquis de Lafayette.
c. Analyze George Washington as a military leader, including the creation of a professional
military and the life of a common soldier, crossing the Delaware River, and Valley Forge.
d. Explain Yorktown, the role of Lord Cornwallis and the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the
adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
a. Explain how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation led to a call for a stronger
central government.
b. Evaluate the major arguments of the anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on
ratification of the Constitution as put forth in The Federalists Papers concerning form of
government, factions, checks and balances, and the power of the executive, including the
roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
c. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the Great Compromise,
separation of powers, limited government
d. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams;
include the non-intervention in Europe, and the development of political parties
(Alexander Hamilton)
STANDARD 6: Analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in
the early decades of the new nation.
a. Explain the Northwest Ordinances importance in the addition of new states.
b. Describe Jeffersons diplomacy in obtaining the Louisiana Purchase from France
c. Explain major reasons for the War of 1812 and the wars significance on the development
of a national identity.
Narrative
Since the strength of British control weakened and colonial power increased, several colonial
leaders rose to declare Americas independence. After the end of the Revolutionary War, through
the Treaty of Paris 1793, the United States was granted their independence from Great Britain.
Americas Founding Fathers met to construct the Declaration of Independence, which formally
announced Americas independence. Shortly after, The Constitution was ratified through
several arguments between the Federalist and Anti-Federalist political parties. These political
parties were formed due to the influence of Alexander Hamiltons desire for a strong central
government and Thomas Jeffersons desire for states rights. The Great Compromise was a
major agreement between the parties leading to the ratification. The Constitution limited the
governments power through Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers. Nearly a year
later, George Washington was elected the first President of the United States. The commitment
and insight of these early American leaders shaped the foundation for the United States to
become the independent country it is today.
Terms

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Federalist

Anti-Federalist

Checks and balances

Great Compromise

Separation of powers

Limited Government

Cabinet

Valley Forge

Saratoga/Yorktown

Treaty of Paris 1783

Northwest Ordinance 1787

Constitutional Convention

Three Fifths Compromise

Democratic Republican Party

Federalists Party

Intolerable Acts

Bicameral Congress

First Continental Congress

Second Continental Congress

Virginia Plan

New Jersey Plan

Popular sovereignty

Electoral college

Loose Construction

Strict Construction

XYZ Affair

War Hawks

War of 1812

Judicial review

Marbury V Madison

Unicameral legislature
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
Alexander Hamilton
Lord Cornwallis
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Patrick Henry
Montesquieu

Articles of Confederation
The Federalist Papers
John Adams
George Washington
John Jay
James Madison
Marquis de Lafayetta
Aaron Burr
John Locke

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Economic/1B

SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the
adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
e. Explain how weaknesses in Daniel Shays Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central
government.
STANDARD 6: Analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in
the early decades of the new nation.
d. Explain the Northwest Ordinances importance in the westward migration of Americans,
on slavery
e. Describe the territorys exploration by Lewis and Clark
Narrative
During an era of vast political and social change, the American economy experienced minimal
change. While the colonies were still under British control, the British Parliament put the Stamp
Act into place. After several colonial disputes on the tax, the Act was eventually revoked. About
a century after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a farmer named Daniel Shay led
Shays Rebellion. This was a rebellion against high taxes on the farmers who were economically
financially, especially in Massachusetts. These taxes, also referred to as tariffs, were mainly put
into place by Alexander Hamilton. Several years later, the United States gained several miles of
land through the Louisiana Purchase. Following the Louisiana Purchase, President Jefferson sent
two men out on the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the land that had recently been
purchased. Great leaders and visionaries made decisions during this time frame that strengthened
Americas independence and led to its expansion.
Terms

Shays Rebellion
Stamp Act
Tariff
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Daniel Shay

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Social/1B

SSUSH3 The student will explain the primary causes of the American Revolution
a. Explain the importance of Thomas Paines Common Sense to the movement for
independence.(111)
SSUSH5 The student will explain specific events and key ideas that brought about the
adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
f. Explain the key features of the Constitution, specifically the issue of slavery.
g. Analyze how the Bill of Rights serves as a protector of individual and states rights. (153)
h. Explain the importance of the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams;
include the Whiskey Rebellion
STANDARD 6: Analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in
the early decades of the new nation.
f. Explain the Northwest Ordinances importance in public education
Narrative
In this era, colonists were more driven toward their independence after having lived restricted
under British control. One of the driving forces was Thomas Paines Common Sense, which
changed the colonists thoughts about gaining independence. After several movements toward
independence, the Declaration of Independence was drafted. Several years after the Declaration
of Independence was signed, the Bill of Rights was created to state the freedoms of the people
and the states rights. Later, when George Washington became president, the first tax was placed
on domestic goods. This led to the Whiskey Rebellion, protesting the tax. During the presidency
of John Adams, the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to allow the deportation of immigrants
and the prosecution of any person who protested the act. After the adoption of the Northwest
Ordinance 1787, the Indians occupying the territory were given the opportunity to receive a
public education. This was seen as an assistance of the American states supporting the Indian
settlement. Due to the large outbreak of American colonists, the colonies gained their
independence and several other freedoms not possible under British control.
Terms
Bill of Rights
Precedent
Land Ordinance 1785
Sons of Liberty
Committees of Correspondence
Common Sense
Boston Massacre
Militia
Whiskey Rebellion

Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

Impressment
Mercenaries
Manumission
Loyalist
Alien and Sedition Acts
Thomas Paine
Natural Rights

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Political/2A

STANDARD 6: Analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in
the early decades of the new nation.
a. Describe the reasons for and importance of the Monroe Doctrine. (p. 246)
STANDARD 7: Explain the process of economic growth, its regional and national impact
in the first half of the 19th century, and the different responses to it.
a. Describe reform movements, specifically public school. (p. 277, 278-280, 275)
b. Explain Jacksonian Democracy, expanding the suffrage, the rise of popular political
culture, and the development of American nationalism. (p. 249-257)
SSUSH8 The student will explain the relationship between growing north-south divisions
and westward expansion.
a. Explain how slavery became a significant issue in American politics
b. Explain the Missouri Compromise and the issue of slavery in western states and
territories.
c. Describe the Nullification Crisis and the emergence of states rights ideology; include the
role of John C. Calhoun and development of sectionalism. (p. 255 259)
d. Describe the war with Mexico and the Wilmot Proviso.(p. 305 315)
e. Explain how the Compromise of 1850 arose out of territorial expansion and population
growth. (p. 324 329)
Narrative:
In this era, the United States continued to expand and develop its identity and independence. In
1819, the United States acquired Florida from Spain through the Adam-Onis Treaty. A few
years later, President Monroe created the Monroe Doctrine in order to keep out European
influence. Also during this time, children were rarely attending school because they held jobs.
Horace Mann created the first state board of education, which led to stricter government
involvement in public education through the Public School Reform. Also during this era, the
political power of the common man increased through Jacksonian Democracy leading to
extreme nationalism throughout the country. Due to this increased power, the Missouri
Compromise was drafted. The compromise was a result of disputes between the north and south
over slavery, therefore outlawing slavery in western states. Several years later, states rights were
addressed through the Nullification Crisis, nearly resulting in the withdrawal of South Carolina
from the United States. In 1836, Texas became a state after separating from Mexico during the
Mexican American War. If not for governmental influence, the United States would not have
expanded as successfully as it had during this period.
Terms:
Nationalism
Spoils System
Suffrage
Compromise of 1850
Sectionalism
Whig
Lone Star Republic
Secede
Gadsden Purchase
John Marshall
John Quincy Adams

Adams-Onis Treaty
Indian Removal Act
Public School Reform
Missouri Compromise
Mexican American War
Womens movement
Alamo
Fugitive Slave Act
Marbury v. Madison
Daniel Webster
Horace Mann

Monroe Doctrine
Trail of Tears
Jacksonian Democracy
Nullification Crisis
Wilmot Provisio
Expansionist
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Declaration of Sentiments
Andrew Jackson
John C. Calhoun

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Economic/2A

STANDARD 6: Analyze the nature of territorial and population growth, and its impact in
the early decades of the new nation.
a. Describe the construction of the Erie Canal, the rise of New York City, and the
development of the nations infrastructure. (p. 228-230)
STANDARD 7: Explain the process of economic growth, its regional and national impact
in the first half of the 19th century, and the different responses to it.
c. Explain the impact of the Industrial Revolution as seen in Eli Whitneys invention of
the cotton gin and his development of interchangeable parts for muskets. (p. 231-232,
236)
Narrative:
During this era of expansion, the American economy thrived as it entered a period of
transportational and industrial growth. Robert Fultons steamboat greatly changed the means of
transportation by decreasing traveling time for transporting goods. In 1825, the Erie Canal was
completed. The canal not only created an even faster means of transportation, but also made it
cheaper to ship goods. New York City became the countrys greatest commerce center. Over the
next few years, the United States entered into an Industrial Revolution. Factory machines
increased the speed of production and changed the means of employment. As technology further
developed, inventions became more advanced. Eli Whitney invented interchangeable parts and
the cotton gin. Interchangeable parts were most commonly seen in the creation of muskets and
later on in several other factory-produced goods. The cotton gin, like the steamboat, reduced the
cost and time of production of cotton. The advancments made in increasing the speed of
production and the speed of transportation of goods led the way for a rapid expansion in the
American economy.
Terms:
Turnpike
Interchangeable Parts
Labor union
Santa Fe trail
California Gold Rush
Henry Clay
Francis Cabot Lowell

National Road
Lowell girl
Cotton Gin
Mountain Men
Tariff of Abominations
Samuel Slater

Industrial Revolution
Tariff of 1816
American system
Oregon Trail
Eli Whitney
Robert Fulton

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Social/2A

STANDARD 7: Explain the process of economic growth, its regional and national impact
in the first half of the 19th century, and the different responses to it.
a. Describe the westward growth of the United States including the emerging concept of
Manifest Destiny. (p. 300-301)
b. Describe reform movements, specifically temperance, abolitionism (p. 277, 278-280,
275)
c. Explain womens efforts to gain the suffrage, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the
Seneca Falls convention. (p. 286, 289, 290)
SSUSH8 The student will explain the relationship between growing north-south divisions
and westward expansion.
b. Explain the Missouri Compromise and the issue of slavery in western states and
territories. (p. 242- 246, 233 238)
Narrative:
Due to the drive and determination of the American people, the United States expanded through
several different aspects. Through the concept of Manifest Destiny, the territory of the United
States increased tremendously as the people were trying to achieve Gods desire. Over the years,
as citizens began to notice the hardships of the country, they began to organize movements. The
Temperance Movement was created to end alcohol abuse. As slavery continued to thrive in the
south, some northerners and former slaves, such as Fredrick Douglas, led the Abolitionist
Movement. Some slaves, such as Nat Turner, led slave revolts to escape the horrors of slavery.
Treated like slaves, women began to speak out to gain rights, specifically suffrage. Activist
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was one of the driving forces for womens rights as witnessed at the
Seneca Falls Convention. This period of social reform brought about by the hardships in the
American society led to expansion of the country.
Terms:
Transcendentalist
Seneca Falls Convention
Nativist
Utopian community
Hudson River School
Horace Mann
Grimke Sisters
Lucretia Mott
Fredrick Douglass
Sojourner Truth

Temperance Movement
Manifest Destiny
Revivalist
Freedman
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Samule F.B. Morse
Joseph Smith
Dorthea Dix
Nat Turner

Abolitionist Movement
Nat Turners Rebellion
Mormon
Forty-niners
Henry David Thoreau
Susan B. Anthony
Neal Dow
William Lloyd Garrison
Elizabeth Cady Stanton

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Political/2B

STANDARD 9: Identify key events, issues and individuals relating to the causes, course,
and consequences of the Civil War.
a. Explain the failure of popular sovereignty
b. Describe President Lincolns efforts to preserve the Union as seen in his second inaugural
address and the Gettysburg speech and in his use of emergency powers, such as his
decision to suspend habeas corpus. (384-385)
c. Describe the role of Ulysses Grant (364), Robert E. Lee (361), Stonewall Jackson,
William T. Sherman (386), and Jefferson Davis (376).
d. Explain the importance of Fort Sumter (353), Antietam (368), Vicksburg (380-381),
Gettysburg (382-384), and the Battle for Atlanta (386-387).
STANDARD 10: Identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction
a. Compare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Radical Republican
Reconstruction. (402-409)
b. Describe the significance of the 15th amendments. (391, 407, 409)
c. Explain the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in relationship to Reconstruction. (407408)
d. Analyze how the presidential election of 1876 and the subsequent Compromise of 1877
marked the end of Reconstruction. (424)
Narrative:
In this era, the states began to have political disputes about slavery, leading the country into a
divisiveness and, ultimately to a civil war. The division arose when popular sovereignty began
to show favor to the north when voting for slavery. During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was
president of the Union and Jefferson Davis was president of the Confederacy. Significant battles
such as Gettysburg and the Battle for Atlanta were won by famous Union generals Robert E.
Lee and William T. Sherman, respectively. A month prior the end of the Civil War, President
Lincoln gave his Second Inaugural Address transferring the country into a Reconstructive era.
Just days after the end of the Civil War, President Lincoln was assassinated, leaving Andrew
Johnson as President. President Johnson was impeached three years into his presidency. After
years of Reconstruction, the Fifteenth Amendment was ratified granting African American
men the right to vote. Over a decade after Reconstruction began, the Compromise of 1877
officially ended the Reconstruction era. If not for the political leaders in this era, the United
States would not have moved past the division of the country.
Terms:
Popular sovereignty
States rights
Fifteenth Amendment
Impeach
Gettysburg Address
Sectionalism
Andrew Johnsons Impeachment 1876 Presidential Election
Lincolns Second Inaugural Address 1865
Harpers Ferry
Know Nothings
Blockade
Republican Party
John C. Calhoun Ulysses S. Grant Robert E. Lee
William T. Sherman
Jefferson Davis
Andrew Johnson
Stephen Douglas
Antietam
Vicksburg
Battle for Atlanta
Appomattox

Secession
Scalawag
Presidential Reconstruction
Compromise of 1877
Anaconda Plan
Copperhead
Stonewall Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Fort Sumter
Gettysburg
Reconstruction

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Economic/2B

STANDARD 9: Identify key events, issues and individuals relating to the causes, course,
and consequences of the Civil War.
f. Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North and the
South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.
(360-361)
STANDARD 10: Identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction
b. Explain the Freedmens Bureau. (415-416, 414)
Narrative:
During this era of war and rebuilding, the economy of the nation thrived at some points, but
struggled in others. In the Reconstruction era, the economy of the south was at a low point. After
Shermans March to the Sea, many significant cities, railroads, and industries in the south were
burned to rubble. This forced the South to completely rebuild their land. Also, newly freed slaves
had become homeless and many were starving due to their lack of jobs. The Freedmens
Bureau was established to support freed slaves and help them receive an education and make a
living. Sharecropping was a program that provided economic benefits to both the landowner
and the worker. Tenant Farming was a similar program. After the Civil war ended,
Carpetbaggers migrated south for cheap labor brought about by the newly freed slaves and for
economic purposes. After Reconstruction, the economy of the South began to stabilize due to
northern assistance.
Terms:
Carpetbagger
Sharecropper

Freedmens Bureau
Tenant Farming

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Social/2B

STANDARD 9: Identify key events, issues and individuals relating to the causes, course,
and consequences of the Civil War.
e. Explain the Kansas-Nebraska Act (334-336), Dred Scott case (341), and John
Browns Raid (344-345).
f. Describe the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation. (368-369,372)
STANDARD 10: Identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction
e. Explain efforts to redistribute land in the South among the former slaves and provide
advanced education such as Morehouse College (415-416, 414)
f. Describe the significance of the 13th, 14th. (391, 407, 409)
g. Explain Black Codes (405), the Ku Klux Klan (416-418), and other forms of
resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction. (422)
Narrative:
In this era, the public opinion of slavery led to the division of the United States through the Civil
War. In the south, slaves were treated harshly. Therefore, many slaves, like Dred Scott, longed
for freedom. In the Dred Scott v. Sanford case, it was decided that slaves were property,
verifying the reasons for their inhumane treatment. Some abolitionists, such as John Brown, led
revolts to rid the south of slavery. The failure of John Browns Raid led the country to further
division preceding the Civil War. Just before the end of the Civil War, the Thirteenth
Amendment was passed freeing all slaves. During Reconstruction, Morehouse College was
founded to provide African Americans with an education. In the next year, the Fourteenth
Amendment was passed, finally granting all African Americans the freedom they desired. After
slaves were freed, African Americans still faced opposition to their acceptance through Black
Codes and groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. During this era, important first steps were taken
toward racial equality.
Terms:
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Emancipation Proclamation 1863
Fourteenth Amendment
Ku Klux Klan
Underground Railroad
Dred Scott
Harriet Beecher Stowe

Dred Scott v. Sanford

Thirteenth Amendment
Black Codes
Bleeding Kansas
Civil Rights Act of 1866
John Brown

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Political/3A

STANDARD 13: Identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the
Progressive Era.
9. Describe the rise of Jim Crow (520-522, 528, 565-567)
10. Describe the significance of progressive reforms such as the initiative, the recall, and
(554-555) referendum direct election of senators; (578)
11. Describe the conservation movement and the development of national parks and
forests; include the role of Theodore Roosevelt
STANDARD 14: Explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the
twentieth century.
14. Explain the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and anti-Asian immigration sentiment on
the west coast. (523-524)
Narrative:
After an era of new freedoms, the states begin to intervene with the rights of different races and
cultures. After the slaves were granted freedom, the southern states established Jim Crow Laws
to limit the rights of African Americans. Southern states quickly revoked the majority of African
Americans right to vote through Poll taxes and literacy tests. However, African Americans
were not the only people to be discriminated against. In the West, whites discriminated against
the Chinese immigrants for taking their jobs. To end the problem, the government passed the
Chinese Exclusion Act 1882. Not long after, the rights of the common man increased through
the initiative, referendum, and recall put forth by progressive reforms. These three reforms
increased the political rights by allowing citizens to initiate and vote on laws and revoke elected
officials. The government also took measures to preserve the environment during this time
period. President Theodore Roosevelt enacted programs to protect many forests and constructed
plans to conserve natural resources. Another focus during Roosevelts presidency was the
conservation and distribution of water. Through government intervention and development, the
United States solved many problems faced during this era.
Terms:
Jim Crow Laws
Referendum
18th Amendment
patent
Literacy test
Grandfather clause
Progressive Party
Commerce Commission

Theodore Roosevelt
Initiative
Recall
Direct primary
19th Amendment
laissez faire
corporation
Poll Tax
Populist Party
Land grants
Meat Inspection Act
Pure Food and Drug Act
Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 Sherman Antitrust Act Interstates

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Economic/3A

STANDARD 11: Describe the growth of big business and technological innovations after
Reconstruction.
1. Explain the impact of the railroads on other industries, such as steel, and on the
organization of big business. (440-441)
2. Describe the impact of the railroads in the development of the West, including the
transcontinental railroad, and the use of Chinese labor. (507-508, 511-512)
3. Identify John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company and the rise of trusts and
monopolies. (444-446)
4. Describe the inventions of Thomas Edison, including the electric light bulb, motion
pictures, and the phonograph, and their impact on American life. (438-439)
STANDARD 12: Analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.
5. Describe the change in immigrants origins to southern and eastern Europe (464-465),
and the impact of this change on urban America. (472-474)
6. Identify the American Federation of Labor and Samuel Gompers. (454)
Narrative:
After America recovered for the post Civil War era, the economy began to thrive as big
businesses were founded. Big business owners, such as John Rockefeller and Andrew
Carnegie, dominated the economy in this era. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company managed
domination in its industry through horizontal integration. Although a law was passed
preventing this method, Rockefeller formed trusts and monopolies to keep his business on top.
Due to the expansion of the railroad, transportation of goods from factories to ports could take
place more effectively. Therefore, railroads were essential for Carnegies steel industry. In the
West, the transcontinental railroad led to thriving industries and more settlement. These large
industries attracted a significant number of immigrants. In the 1870s, poor, unskilled immigrants
started coming from southern and Eastern Europe in search of the low-paying labor opportunities
available in factories. In the following years, the American Federation of Labor was formed by
Samuel Gompers. This labor union represented the interests of skilled workers, demanding
better working conditions and pay for this class of employee. This era was shaped significantly
by the expansion of big businesses and the labor issues brought about by this expansion.
Terms:
Monopoly
Sweatshop
American Federation of Labor
Mass production
Vertical integration
Skyscrapers
time zones
Thomas Edison
Transcontinental Railroad

Trust
Robber baron
Urbanization
Progressivism
Entrepreneur
Bessemer Process
Cartel
Horizontal Integration
Company town
Collective bargaining
New South
protective tariff
Captains of Industry Square Deal
John Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Samuel Gompers

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Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/3A

STANDARD 12: Analyze important consequences of American industrial growth.

7. Describe Ellis Island (466-470)
8. Describe the growth of the western population and its impact on Native Americans (497500) with reference to Sitting Bull and Wounded Knee. (500-503)
9. Describe the 1894 Pullman strike as an example of industrial unrest. (455-456, 457)
STANDARD 13: Identify major efforts to reform American society and politics in the
Progressive Era.
12. Explain Upton Sinclairs The Jungle and federal oversight of the meatpacking industry.
(551-556)
13. Identify Jane Addams and Hull House and describe the role of women in reform
movements. (552, 557-562)
14. Describe Plessy v. Ferguson, and the emergence of the NAACP. (520-522, 528, 565-567)
15. Explain Ida Tarbells role as a muckraker. (551)
16. Describe the significance of progressive reforms such as reform of labor laws; and efforts
to improve living conditions for the poor in cities. (578)
Narrative:
After Reconstruction, when Americans lives began to return to normal, the people began to
focus on the rights of different races. As the country continued to expand westward, the Native
American population nearly disappeared after Wounded Knee. Due to the thriving economy,
immigration from European countries began to increase. After the immigrants passed through
Ellis Island, they faced difficulties via culture shock, but most adapted through assimilation.
Although African Americans were freed, they faced rejection from society, especially after the
Plessy v. Ferguson case. Civil rights groups, such as the NAACP, were established to help
African Americans earn equality. Even though the economy was thriving, numerous Americans
still experienced harsh conditions. Muckrakers, such as Upton Sinclair and Ida Tarbell,
uncovered the harsh and unsanitary conditions of the working industry. Jacob Riis, a muckraker,
uncovered the unsanitary living conditions in the poor urban areas. Through progressive reforms,
the working and living conditions for Americans improved at the hand of a number of new laws
and programs.
Terms:
Social Darwinism
Assimilate
Ellis Island
Knights of Labor
Dawes Act
Gilded Age
Gospel of Wealth
Ida Tarbell
Horatio Alger
Henry Grady
W.E.B. Dubois
Wounded Knee
Haymarket Riot

Nativism
Settlement house
Hull House
Angel Island
Melting pot
Homestead Act
Sitting Bull
Booker T. Washington
Margaret Sanger
Ida B. Wells
Mark Twain
Plessy V. Ferguson
Terrence V. Powderly

Tenement
NAACP
Socialism
Americanization
Mass transit
Suspension bridge
Upton Sinclair
Eugene V. Debs
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
Pullman Strike
The Jungle
Muckraker

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Political/3B

STANDARD 14: Explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the
twentieth century.
B. Describe the Spanish-American War, the war in the Philippines, and the debate over
American expansionism. (592-598, 599-601, 598)
C. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to
the Monroe Doctrine. (604-609)
STANDARD 15: Analyze the origins and impact of U.S. involvement in World War I.
A. Describe the movement from U.S. neutrality to engagement in World War I, with
reference to unrestricted submarine warfare. (624-625, 626)
B. Explain Wilsons Fourteen Points and the proposed League of Nations. (641-645)
C. Describe passage of the Eighteenth Amendment, establishing Prohibition, and the
Nineteenth Amendment, establishing woman suffrage. (578, 561-562)
STANDARD 16: Identify key developments in the aftermath of WWI.
A. Explain how rising communism and socialism in the United States led to the Red Scare
and immigrant restriction. (649-650)
Narrative:
At the turn of the twentieth century, the United States began grown in its influence. Issues with
communism continued while under Spanish control. The United States intervened, and declared
war on Spain after the Maine was blown up. This war is referred to as the Spanish American War.
The Rough Riders took on the Spanish army in Cuba and ended with a victory. Not long after,
the Treaty of Paris was signed ending the war. After the war, President Theodore Roosevelt
developed the big stick diplomacy to continue American imperialism. This led to the United
States involvement in Latin America. To keep the United States in power of Latin America, the
Roosevelt Corollary was developed. A few years later, problems in Europe emerged leading to
the start of WWI. Initially, the United States took a neutral stance in this war. This changed when
the U.S. became outraged at the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat. After the U-boat
attack, President Wilson tried to keep the United States neutral, but the Zimmermann note led
to Americas entry into the war. After an Allied victory of the war, President Wilson wrote the
Fourteen Points to promote peace and resolve future wars. Shortly after, the League of Nations
was formed to protect independent countries.
Terms:
Imperialism
Open Door Policy
Roosevelt Corollary
League of Nations
Central Powers
Warren G. Harding
Spheres of influence
Zimmerman note
Platt Amendment
William H. Taft
Henry Cabot lodge

Jingoism
Big Stick Diplomacy
U-boat
Red Scare
Selective Service Act
Rough Riders
Great White Fleet
Alsace-Lorraine
Teddy Roosevelt
George Dewey
John Pershing

Boxer Rebellion
Dollar Diplomacy
Reparations
Armistice
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Lusitania
Fourteen Points
Woodrow Wilson
Francis Ferdinand
Vladimir Lenis

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Economic/3B

STANDARD 14: Explain Americas evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the
twentieth century.
D. Explain U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the creation of the Panama
Canal. (604-609)
STANDARD 15: Analyze the origins and impact of U.S. involvement in World War I.
D. Explain the domestic impact of World War I, as reflected by the origins of the Great
Migration (634, 632)
Narrative:
Prior to the United States entering WWI, the American economy was steady. Before the war, the
United States had become an influencing power in Latin America. The construction of the
Panama Canal was the main economic project in Latin America. The end product of this project
would save the United States tremendous costs in shipping goods by providing an easy access to
the Pacific Ocean from the Atlantic Ocean. Due to extreme imperialism in Europe, extractive
economies were thriving for dominating countries. This was one of the factors that led to the
start of WWI. A few years later when the United States entered WWI, the government put into
place tighter constraints on the economy by managing the crops farmers grew and the
distribution of oil. However, after the war, the economy in the north thrived due to
industrialization. African Americans saw job opportunities and relocated to the north through the
Great Migration. Through the economic advancements of this time, the U.S. economy
continued to prosper.
Terms:
Great Migration
Panama Canal
Extractive economy

Square Deal
Hepburn Act
Progressivism/Progressive Party

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/3B

STANDARD 15: Analyze the origins and impact of U.S. involvement in World War I.
A. Explain the domestic impact of World War I, as reflected by the Espionage Act, and
socialist Eugene Debs. (634, 632)
Narrative:
During this period, social issues were addressed resulting in several community outbreaks.
Before the start of the Spanish American War, Yellow Press journalists, such as William R.
Hearst, provoked the bitterness toward Spain among Americans. Many years after the war,
President Woodrow Wilson developed the Moral Diplomacy to expand human rights, national
integrity, and opportunity. This was President Wilsons form of foreign policy, especially toward
Latin America. During Wilsons presidency, the United States entered WWI during a period of
strong militarism in Europe. During the war, the Espionage Act was passed to stop rebellious
news posts and to imprison anyone who was found to be helping the opposing country. The
following year, the Sedition Act was passed, further limiting Americans freedom of speech.
Socialist leader Eugene Debs was imprisoned for giving an antiwar speech violating the new law.
After the war, the Sacco and Vanzetti trial caused a huge uprising in America. Americans
believed the men were convicted (because of) for their ethnicities, therefore causing many
controversies about the result of the case. During these periods of controversy, the people united
to address the problems that were caused by government rule.
Terms:
Yellow Press
Espionage Act
Urban League
Sacco and Vanzetti

Moral Diplomacy
Palmer Raids
Anti-Defamation League
William R. Hearst

Militarism
Social Darwinism
Conscientious objector

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Political/4A

SSUSHS17: ANALYZE THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE GREAT

DEPRESSION.
C. Explain the political impact of widespread unemployment that resulted in developments such
as Hoovervilles. (710-712)
SSUSHS18: DESCRIBE FRANKLIN ROOSEVELTS NEW DEAL AS A RESPONSE TO
THE DEPRESSION AND COMPARE THE WAYS GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
AIDED THOSE IN NEED.
A. Identify the political challenges to Roosevelts domestic and international leadership; include
the role of Huey Long, the court packing bill, and the Neutrality Act. (746, 739, 779)
Narrative:
In this era, the government became more economically supportive in order to restore the country
after the Great Depression. Even though the real causes of the depression were all related to
economic factors, numerous Americans blamed President Herbert Hoover. President Hoover
attempted to improve the conditions through localism. However, the majority of President
Hoovers plans failed, leading to the election of Franklin Roosevelt as the next president.
President Roosevelts New Deal program saved the country. However, the Supreme Court did
not support all of the programs, leading to Roosevelts court packing plan. Even though the plan
didnt go through, the court began to vote in his favor. Through the New Deal, a welfare state
arose in the country making the government responsible for the needy. Near the middle of
Roosevelts presidency, WWII began. However, the United States remained neutral as declared
through the Neutrality Act of 1939. Through this act, the United States still provided help to its
allies in battle through cash and carry.
Terms:
Kellogg-Briand Pack
Volstead Act
Black Cabinet
Herbert Hoover
Eleanor Roosevelt

Quota system
Localism
Welfare State
Franklin Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge

Prohibition
Court Packing
Neutrality Act of 1939
Huey Long

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Economic/4A

STANDARD 16: Identify key developments in the aftermath of WWI.

B, Identify Henry Ford, mass production, and the automobile. (660-663)
SSUSHS17: ANALYZE THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE GREAT
DEPRESSION.
B. Describe the causes, including overproduction, under-consumption, and stock market
speculation that led to the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression. (702-706)
C. Explain the impact of the drought in the creation of the Dust Bowl. (714-715)
SSUSHS18: DESCRIBE FRANKLIN ROOSEVELTS NEW DEAL AS A RESPONSE TO
THE DEPRESSION AND COMPARE THE WAYS GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
AIDED THOSE IN NEED.
D. Describe the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority as a works program and as an effort
to control the environment. (736)
E. Explain the Wagner Act and the rise of industrial unionism. (744)
Narrative:
Following an era of a thriving economy, the American economy declined rapidly. After several
years of investors buying on margin, the stock market crashed. This day became known as
Black Tuesday. This led to the Great Depression. However, one of the major underlying causes
of the Great Depression was overproduction and under-consumption of farmed goods. Due to the
combination of improper farming techniques to quickly produce goods and drought, the Dust
Bowl occurred. The farmers who lived in the area affected by the Dust Bowl became known as
Okies, as they moved to the West and North due to the consumption of their land by dust. During
this timeframe, President Roosevelt helped bring about positive changes in the economy through
his New Deal programs. One of the most successful programs was the creation of the Tennessee
Valley Authority. Through this program, dams were built in rural areas to provide power and
control flooding. After the Second New Deal was created, the Social Security Act was passed to
assist retirees economically. A year later, the Wagner Act was passed leading to the formation of
several labor unions. This act also allowed collective bargaining between the workers and
employer. After years of rebuilding, the economy began to return to a regular standard.
Terms:
Mass Production
Buying on margin
Speculation
Black Tuesday
New Deal
Social Security Act
Henry Ford

Model T
Teapot Dome Scandal
Great Depression
Trickle-down economics
TVA
Collective bargaining
Okies

Bull market
Dawes Plan
Dust Bowl
Bonus Army
Second New Deal
Wagner Act

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/4A

STANDARD 16: Identify key developments in the aftermath of WWI.

C. Describe the impact of radio and the movies. (680-681)
D. Describe modern forms of cultural expression; include Louis Armstrong and the origins of
jazz, Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance, Irving Berlin, and Tin Pan Alley. (690-663)
SSUSHS17: ANALYZE THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE GREAT
DEPRESSION.
F. Explain the social impact of widespread unemployment that resulted in developments such as
Hoovervilles. (710-712)
SSUSHS18: DESCRIBE FRANKLIN ROOSEVELTS NEW DEAL AS A RESPONSE TO
THE DEPRESSION AND COMPARE THE WAYS GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
AIDED THOSE IN NEED.
G. Identify Eleanor Roosevelt as a symbol of social progress and womens activism. (748-749)
Narrative:
In this era, the American people were living every day as a party until the Great Depression.
Before the depression, movies were one of the most common night out activities, providing
entertainment. The talkies were quite popular. The popularity of radios also rose as radio
stations were created, forming a unified culture. Music became important during this era as well,
as shown through the Harlem Renaissance. African Americans such as Louis Armstrong and
Langston Hughes became well known for their work in creating jazz songs and writings. Music
became even more developed as different genres combined to form popular music in Tin Pan
Alley. Also during this time, baseball was integrated after Babe Ruth joined the Yankees. After
the Great Depression, the unemployment rate increased tremendously. This led to many cultural
changes such as Hoovervilles for the homeless and the formation of bread lines instead movie
nights. During the Presidency of Roosevelt, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt became active in the
rights of the American people. Eleanor toured the country and gave advice through her
newspaper column, My Day.
Terms:
Modernization
Bootlegger
Jazz
John Steinbeck
The Wizard of Oz
Louis Armstrong
Charlie Chaplin
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Bessie Smith

Fundamentalism
Flapper
Harlem Renaissance
Hoovervilles
A. Philip Randolph
Claude McKay
Babe Ruth
Ernest Hemingway
Langston Hughes

Scopes Trial
Lost Generation
Bread Line
Fireside Chat
Marcus Garvey
Zora Neale Hurston
Charles Lindbergh
Sigmund Freud
Eleanor Roosevelt

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Political/4B

USHS19: IDENTIFY THE ORIGINS, MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS, AND THE

DOMESTIC IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY THE GROWTH OF THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
b)
Explain the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
c)
Explain major events: include the lend-lease program, the Battle of Midway, D-Day, and
the fall of Berlin. (785, 807, 819, 823)
e)
Describe Los Alamos and the scientific and military implications of developing the
Atomic Bomb
f)
Compare the geographic locations of the European Theater and the Pacific Theater and
the difficulties the U.S. faced in delivering weapons, food, and medical supplies to troops.
SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War
on the United States
1. Describe the creation of the Truman Doctrine, and the origins and implications of the
containment policy. (850, 848)
2. Explain the impact of the new communist regime in China, the outbreak of the
Korean War, and how these events contributed to the rise of Senator Joseph
McCarthy. (854, 855-857, 873-875)
3. Explain the role of geography on the U.S. containment policy, the Korean War,
Narrative:
In this era, the United States moved from neutrality to war. Shortly after President Roosevelt
was reelected, the Lend- Lease Act was passed to aid the Allies in war efforts during WWII.
Months later, Japan dropped bombs on Pearl Harbor, therefore forcing the United States to
enter the war. After American forces defeated Japan in the naval Battle of Midway, the war
reached a turning point, halting Japanese advancement. American military success continued as
they advanced on D-Day. This battle resulted in a two-front war on German forces, eventually
resulting in Germanys surrender. The United States then focused war efforts on Japan. Through
the top secret Manhattan Project, the United States began the construction of the atomic bomb.
The use of these bombs in Japan brought about a Japanese unconditional surrender, resulting
in an Allied victory. However, shortly after WWII ended, American war efforts were directed to
the Cold War due to different opinions on the rule of the newly split Germany. Communism was
spread through Eastern Europe and Democracy was spread through the West, resulting in an iron
curtain that divided Germany. President Harry Truman introduced the Truman Doctrine,
furthermore, creating the containment policy. This resulted in several years of American efforts
to assist the helpless nations. The American and Soviet Union opposition continued as was
evident throughout the Korean War. This war resulted in the split of Korea at the 38th Parallel,
exemplifying success of Americas containment policy. Through countless war efforts by the
United States, the containment of communism was successful saving countless countries from
undesirable control.
Terms:
Lend-lease Act
Island hopping
Allied Powers
Truman Doctrine
Blitzkrieg

Manhattan Project
Appeasement
Axis Powers
Totalitarianism
Unconditional surrender

Kamikaze
Los Alamos
Atom Bomb
Anschluss
Tuskegee Airmen

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Yalta Conference
Iron Curtain
Warsaw Pact
Brinkmanship
D-Day
Pearl Harbor
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Adolf Hitler
Harry Truman
Douglas MacArthur

Satellite State
Containment
Mao Zedong
Eisenhower Doctrine
Battle of the Bulge
Midway
Franklin Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini

Cold War
NATO
38th Parallel
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Fall of Berlin
Iwo Jima and Okinawa
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Winston Churchill

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Economic/4B

USHS19: IDENTIFY THE ORIGINS, MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS, AND THE

DOMESTIC IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY THE GROWTH OF THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
d)
Describe war mobilization, as indicated by rationing, war-time conversion, and the role of
women in war industries. (792, 814, 809)
e)
Describe the economic implications of developing the Atomic Bomb
SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War
on the United States
4. Describe the creation of the Marshall Plan, U.S. commitment to Europe (850, 848)
SSUSH21 The student will explain the impact of technological development and economic
growth on the United States, 1945-1975.
1. Describe the impact of competition with the USSR as evidenced by the launch of
Sputnik I and President Eisenhowers actions. (865, 895)
Narrative:
In this era, the United States economy experienced a transfer from peace to war. While the
Neutrality Act of 1939 was in effect, the United States sold weapons to nations in war,
therefore, providing a steady income for the nation. However, once Pearl Harbor was attacked,
the economy changed. War products became the main focus of the economy; therefore, consumer
products were limited. The United States entered a period of rationing to conserve the amount of
goods consumed by Americans in order to save raw materials for war production. While the men
were away at war, women took their jobs in factories to produce war materials. Even African
Americans earned equal working rights through Executive Order 8802. One of the major
employment factories was created through the Manhattan Project, providing 120,000 jobs to
Americans. While the Manhattan Project was underway, the United States dedicated
approximately two billion dollars to develop and build the bombs. After an American victory, the
United States provided loans to Eastern Europe through the Marshall Plan to help rebuild the
economy. Shortly after WWII, the United States entered the Cold War against the Soviet Union.
However, the war was mainly an arms race between the two nations with little fighting. During
the race, several radioactive bombs were developed by both countries and the Soviet Union
launched Sputnik I. The new rocket created many fears of attack, leading to the United States
development of NASA to develop rockets to compete with the Soviet Union. If not for the
changes and developments in the economy during the wars, the United States would have gone
into economic disparity resulting in different war outcomes.
Terms:
Neutrality Act of 1939
Executive Order 8802
Marshall Plan
Rationing
Arms Race

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Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/4B

USHS19: IDENTIFY THE ORIGINS, MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS, AND THE

DOMESTIC IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II, ESPECIALLY THE GROWTH OF THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
a)
Explain A. Philip Randolphs proposed March on Washington, D.C., and President
Franklin D. Roosevelts response. (810)
b)
Explain the internment of Japanese- Americans, German-Americans, and ItalianAmericans. (789, 813)
Narrative:
In this era, some races began to experience new levels of equality while others became
threatened as a result of the war. During WWII, the Germans greatly discriminated against Jews
through the Holocaust. At the concentration camps, Jews were starved, tortured, and burned to
death. In the United States, following the attack of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Americans were
greatly discriminated against through the Internment of Japanese Americans. The Japanese
Americans and other ethnicity mixtures were removed from areas near military bases to prison
camps to lower the risks of further attacks by warring nations. During the war, while the majority
of Americans were in combat, African Americans still faced discrimination in the work force. A.
Philip Randolph orchestrated the March on Washington D.C. to bring attention to the situation.
In response, President Roosevelt granted equal hire in government jobs. After WWII, the Red
Scare affected nearly all Americans, especially Joseph McCarthy. McCarthyism became
popular as several American officials were accused of spreading communist influence in the
United States.
Terms:
Holocaust
Nuremberg Laws
Geneva Convention
Hollywood Ten

Internment of Japanese Americans

Genocide
A. Philip Randolph
McCarthyism

Anti-Semitic
United Nations
Red Scare

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Standards:

Political/5A

SSUSH20 The student will analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War
on the United States
a. Describe the Cuban Revolution, the Bay of Pigs, and the Cuban missile crisis. (956-958)
b. Describe the Vietnam War, the Tet offensive and growing opposition to the war. (984-991,
995-996)
c. Explain the role of geography on the U.S. containment policy, the Korean War, the Bay of
Pigs, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Vietnam War.
SSUSH22 The student will identify dimensions of the Civil Rights movement, 1945 1970.
a. Explain the importance of President Truman order to integrate the U.S. military and the
federal government.
SSUSH23 The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments between
1945 and 1970.
a. Describe the political turmoil of 1968, including the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy,
and the events surrounding the Democratic National Convention. (996-999)
SSUSH24 The student will analyze the impact of social change movements and organizations
of the 1960s
a. Analyze the anti-Vietnam War movement. (992-994, 998-999, 1002-1003)
b. Describe the rise of the conservative movement as seen in the presidential candidacy of
Barry Goldwater (1964) and the election of Richard M. Nixon (1968). (968-969, 999)
Narrative
In this era, the United States continued to fight the spread of communism. The fear of the
domino theory scared the United States into fighting for the freedom of other countries. Once
Fidel Castro established communism in Cuba, President Kennedy enacted the Bay of Pigs to
overthrow the Cuban government. However, the attempt was a failure. Shortly after, the United
States became involved in the Vietnam War to fight communism in North Vietnam. Within a
year, Cuba and the Soviet Union developed a partnership, leading to the Cuban Missile Crisis
threatening the United States. Within two weeks, the crisis was resolved after agreements were
made to remove the missiles. As fighting continued in Vietnam, President Kennedy was
assassinated while preparing for his next presidential election. Lyndon Johnson became
president and continued war efforts in Vietnam through the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. During
Johnsons presidency, he enacted the Tet Offensive in the war. However, the U.S. victory of the
offense was not enough and led to war opposition by Americans. As a result, Johnson opted not
to run for reelection. During the presidential debates, candidate Robert F. Kennedy was
assassinated, adding to the tragedies of 1968. Shortly afterward, the Democratic National
Convention broke into violence triggered by the chaos of the past year. Within three months,
Richard Nixon was elected President. Due to numerous anti-war protests and no visible hope for
victory, President Nixon began to pull American forces from the Vietnam War. As a result of the
U.S. governments determination to prevent the spread of communism in this era and the
relentless leadership of numerous elected officials, many countries were saved from communist
influence.
Terms:
Domino Theory
Vietnam War
Conservative Movement
Henry Kissinger

Bay of Pigs
Cuban Missile Crisis
Earl Warren
24th Amendment

Tet offensive
1960 Kennedy Nixon Debate
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Democratic National Convention

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Fair Deal
Doves
Nikita Krushchev
Fidel Castro

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Hawks

Robert Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy

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Standards:

Economic/5A

SSUSH21 The student will explain the impact of technological development and economic
growth on the United States, 1945-1975.
a. Describe the baby boom and its impact as shown by Levittown and the Interstate
Highway Act. (883, 889, 890)
b. include the development of the personal computer and the expanded use of air
conditioning.
c. Describe the impact of competition with the USSR as evidenced by the launch of Sputnik
I and President Eisenhowers actions. (865, 895)
SSUSH23 The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments
between 1945 and 1970.
b. Explain Lyndon Johnsons Great Society, including the establishment of Medicare.
Narrative:
During this era, the American economy enjoyed notable prosperity as a result of several new
technological advancements. The abundance of jobs available and the resulting low
unemployment rates created an atmosphere for American citizens to earn higher incomes to
support their families. This prosperity led to a baby boom and increased population. The
construction of Levittowns was becoming very common due to their affordability and the little
time required to build. These neighborhoods were located farther from cities due to the
Interstate Highway Act. This new act provided easy access to the cities and even benefitted the
government for by provided an easy evacuation route during a state of emergency. As the Cold
War continued, American technology became more advanced. Personal computers became
commonplace in businesses and were used to perform tasks easily and quickly. After the Soviet
Union launched Sputnik I, President Eisenhower began to spend more money on education,
especially science, to compete and to further develop technology in the United States. When
Lyndon Johnson became president, his main focus was his Great Society. One of the successes of
this program was the development of Medicare and Medicaid to provide Americans assistance
with medical insurance. Through the technological advancements made in this era, many
businesses enjoyed tremendous success that led to a thriving economy.
Terms:
Levittown
Consumerism
Information industries
Inner city
Baby Boom

Interstate Highway Act

Medicare
Franchise business
Urban renewal

Personal Computer
EPA
Multinational corporations
Medicaid

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/5A

SSUSH21 The student will explain the impact of technological development and economic
growth on the United States, 1945-1975.
d. Analyze the impact television has had on American life
e. Describe the impact television has had on American culture; include the presidential
debates (Kennedy/ Nixon, 1960) (867,900, 953)
SSUSH22 The student will identify dimensions of the Civil Rights movement, 1945 1970.
b. Identify Jackie Robinson and the integration of baseball.
c. Explain Brown v. Board of Education and efforts to resist the decision.
d. Describe the significance of Martin Luther King, Jr.s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and
his I Have a Dream speech.
e. Describe the causes and consequences of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting
Rights Act of 1965.
SSUSH23 The student will describe and assess the impact of political developments
between 1945 and 1970.
c. Describe the Warren Court and the expansion of individual rights as seen in the Miranda
decision (972-973)
d. Explain Lyndon Johnsons Great Society
e. Describe the social turmoil of 1968, including the assassinations of Martin Luther King,
Jr.
SSUSH24 The student will analyze the impact of social change movements and
organizations of the 1960s
c. Describe the National Organization of Women and the origins and goals of the modern
womens movement. (1023)
d. Analyze Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers movement. (1029-1030)
e. Explain the importance of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring and the resulting developments;
include Earth Day, the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the
modern environmentalist movement. (1034-1035, 1036-1037))
Narrative:
During this period, American life was enjoyable. Racial equality, however, was still greatly
ignored and this led to several counteracts. The television not only provided entertainment for
the people, but also greatly affected the Presidential election of 1960 due to the way the
candidates carried themselves during the debates. During this time, there were numerous key
protests among African Americans to gain Civil Rights. Jackie Robinson brought attention to
the problem when he led the way for the integration of baseball in 1947. Within the following
decade, civil rights continued to expand as realized through the Brown v Board of Education
decision. Martin Luther King became recognized as a driving force of the Civil Rights
movement. He encouraged nonviolence as a means of gaining civil rights as demonstrated in the
Montgomery Bus Boycott, which was initially started by Rosa Parks but supported by King.
Sit-ins were also a common form of protest. Finally, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed to
grant civil rights to African Americans after years of protests. However, it took Freedom
Summer for the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to be passed to make African Americans completely
equal. Sadly, in the following years, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Also during this
time, the National Organization of Women was striving for equal rights for women. Through
the womens movement, the Equal Rights Amendment was ratified. Finally, through several
reforms, all American people were declared equal no matter their race or gender.

Meredith Holland
HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Terms:
Rock-and-roll
Beatnik
Warren Court
Johnsons Great Society
National Organization of Women Silent Spring
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Sit-in
SNCC
Freedom ride
Black power
Black Panthers
Taft-Hartley Act
Sunbelt
AFL-CIO
Nuclear family
Television
De jure segregation
De facto segregation
Brown V Board of Education
Counterculture
March on Washington
Letters from a Birmingham Jail Generation gap
Equal Right Amendment
Freedom Summer
Roe v Wade
Students for a Democratic Society Kent State University
Martin Luther King
Rachel Carson
Rosa Parks
Thurgood Marshall
James Meredith
Malcolm X
Jackie Robinson
Cesar Chavez
Gloria Steinem
Medgar Evers
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Miranda v. Arizona

Meredith Holland
HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Political/5B

SSUSH25 The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
1. Describe President Richard M. Nixons opening of China, his resignation due to the
Watergate scandal, changing attitudes toward government, and the Presidency of Gerald
Ford. (1009, 1010, 1049-1052, 1055-1057)
2. Explain the Carter administrations efforts in the Middle East including the Camp David
Accords, his response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and Iranian hostage crisis. (10651067)
3. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagans presidency, including the
Iran-contra scandal, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. (1081-1083, 1087-1091)
4. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including his
impeachment and acquittal. (1111-1112, 1115, 1113)
5. Analyze the 2000 presidential election and its outcome, emphasizing the role of the
Electoral College. (1119-1120)
6. Analyze the response of President George W. Bush to the attacks of September 11, 2001,
on the United States, the war against terrorism, and the subsequent American interventions
in Afghanistan and Iraq. (1122-1125)
Narrative:
In this era, some government officials violated the law and worldwide conflicts imposed a threat
on the United States. During the presidency of Nixon, Nixon negotiated peace with China,
leading to China opening the country to American trade and tourism. However, in the year
following his reelection, President Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal. This scandal
led to the rise in Americans distrust in the government. When Gerald Ford was declared
President, he first pardoned Nixon of his crimes, leading to more distrust in the government.
Due to the desire for change, outsider Jimmy Carter was elected President. Through the Carter
administration, Egypt and Israel negotiated peace creating the Camp David Accords. President
Carter hoped this peace negotiation would keep peace in the Middle East. However, terror
continued as shown by the Iranian hostage crisis. The crisis changed Americas focus on
strengthening foreign policy, especially in the Middle East. When Ronald Reagan took office,
the hostages were released putting the crisis to an end. Reagan also built up the U.S. military
enough to put an end to the Cold War, leading to the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
Following the victory, the Soviet Union fell. Bill Clinton preceded Reagan as the next President.
Later in his term, President Clinton was impeached for lying under oath about an illegal affair.
However, he was found innocent after the hearings. In the 2000 presidential election, errors were
detected in the process of counting the votes. In the Bush v. Gore case, it was determined that
nothing could be done resulting in George W. Bush as President. Within the first year of Bushs
presidency, the 9/11 attacks forced America into a war against terrorism. Through the influence
of the American Presidents during this time period, America declared peace with several nations
and continued fighting in necessary wars.
Terms:
Silent majority
Watergate
Conservative movement
SALT II
Moral Majority
Iran-Contra Affair

SALT I
25th Amendment
Amnesty
Camp David Accords
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Impeachment

Southern strategy
Executive privilege
Helsinki Accords
New Right
Glasnost
Bush v. Gore

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HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Taliban
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Desert Storm
Richard Nixon
Ronald Regan
William Jefferson Clinton
Pardon

Weapons of Mass Destruction

9/11
Strategic Defense Initiative
Apartheid
Department of Homeland Security Patriot Act
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Sandra Day OConnor
George H. W. Bush
George W. Bush
Sadam Hussein

Meredith Holland
HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative

Economic/5B

Standards:

SSUSH25 The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
1. Describe domestic and international events of Ronald Reagans presidency, including
Reagonomics, (1081-1083, 1087-1091)
2. Explain the relationship between Congress and President Bill Clinton, including the North
American Free Trade Agreement (1111-1112, 1115, 1113)
Narrative:
In this era, the economy is somewhat stable, but still affected by the Great Depression and wars.
During Ronald Reagans presidency, he attempts to help the American economy through supplyside economics. However, as taxes decreased, the poor Americans continued to struggle, but the
rich Americans became richer. This can also be referred to a Reagonomics. Shortly after, OPEC
was established causing a lack of oil availability in the United States and the raising of gas
prices. During Bill Clintons presidency, the North American Free Trade Agreement allowing
free trade between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. NAFTA benefitted the economy of all
three countries by lowering the prices of goods. During this time the Savings and Loan Crisis
imposed a major threat to the American economy due to risky business forcing banks systems to
fail. Through American economic development, the economy eventually stabilized after several
programs were established to fix the economy.
Terms:
Stagflation
Perestroika
Contract with America

OPEC
NAFTA
EU

Supply-side economics
Savings and Loan Crisis

Meredith Holland
HUSH/Fall 15
Mrs. Giresi
Portfolio Narrative
Standards:

Social/5B

SSUSH25 The student will describe changes in national politics since 1968.
1. Explain the impact of Supreme Court decisions on ideas about civil liberties and civil
rights, including such decisions as Roe v. Wade (1973) and the Bakke decision on
affirmative action. (1026, 1083, 1062)
Narrative:
In this era, the rights and privileges of Americans increased. Through affirmative action,
women and minorities were compensated for recent acts of discrimination. In the Roe v. Wade
court case, abortion was ruled legal, challenging the 9th Amendment. Another important court
case during this time frame brought about the Bakke decision on affirmative action. Allan
Bakke was denied acceptance into college due to his race (he was not considered a minority).
Eventually, several colleges dropped the quota system to grant more equal opportunities no
matter race. During Ronald Reagans presidency, the AIDS epidemic broke out spreading the
disease to thousands of people. The AIDS epidemic led to social turmoil leaving Americans in
fear about the unknown cause of the disease. Many Americans isolated themselves from the rest
of the population. Several years later, during George W. Bushs presidency, Bush proposed the
No Child Left Behind program. This program provided incentives for increased tax dollars paid
to schools to better improve education. Through several programs and court decisions, the
American opportunity increased tremendously.
Terms:
Affirmative action
AIDS
Bob Woodward

Nelson Mandela
Al Qaeda
Carl Bernstein

Christian fundamentalist
No Child Left Behind