Key Concept 9.

2 (Period
9: 1980 - Present)
Credit to Adam Norris

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content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)
Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Quick Write AP
Short
Answer
Practice
Directions:
Read each
question carefully and write your responses in

the Section I, Part B: Short Answer booklet on the lined pages provided
for that question.
None of Natures landscapes are ugly so long as they are
wild. John Muir, 1901
I recognize the right and duty of this generation to develop
and use the natural resources of our land; but I do not
recognize the right to waste them, or to rob, by wasteful use,
the generations that come after us. Former president Theodore
Roosevelt, 1910
2. Using the excerpts, answer (a), (b), and (c).
a)

Briefly explain ONE implication for public policy of John Muirs view
on land use.

b)

Briefly explain ONE way in which an implication for public policy of

Theodore Roosevelts view contrasts with the implication for public
policy of Muirs view.

c)

Identify ONE specific example of land use policy in the United States
from 1890 to 1945 and briefly explain how the example is consistent
with the view of either Muir or Roosevelt.

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content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)

Key Concept 9.2

Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

The end of the Cold War and new challenges

to U.S. leadership in the world forced the
nation to redefine its foreign policy and global
role.

Big idea questions:

How did Ronald Reagan interact with the

Soviet Union in the 1980s?

What led to the war on terror and what

were its impacts domestically as well as
internationally?

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content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)

Key Concept 9.2, II

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, U.S. foreign
policy and military involvement focused on a war on terrorism,
which also generated debates about domestic security and
civil rights.

Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and A: Attacks on 9/11
military
involvement
Al Qaida led attack on US - World Trade Center, Pentagon,
focused on a war
and in PA
on terrorism,
which also
Conflict in Afghanistan
generated
debates about
domestic security
Response to the Taliban holding Osama bin Laden ->
and civil rights.

lengthy conflict

EQ: How did the

9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Conflict in Iraq

US-led conflict against Saddam Hussein -> suspected

WMDs and connections to terrorism

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curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)
Dollars Per U.S. Citizen

Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Inferring Data
Results v. Conclusions

READ/EVALUATE

1. Analyze only
at least 1 minute.

2. What
VARIABLES are in
the data?

3. What are the

RESULTS of the
data?

4. What
CONCLUSIONS
can you get from
the data?

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.I
(1980-Pres)
The end of the
Cold War and
new challenges
to U.S. leadership
in the world
forced the nation
to redefine its
foreign policy and
global role.
EQ: How did U.S.
foreign policy and
its role in the
world change at
the end of the
Cold War?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:
DOL Answer a
peer-evaluated

Inferring Data
Results v. Conclusions

READ/EVALUATE

1. Analyze only
at least 1 minute.

2. What
VARIABLES are in
the data?

3. What are the

RESULTS of the
data?

4. What
CONCLUSIONS
can you get from
the data?

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curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)

Key Concept 8.3, II

Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Getting the GIST: Break down the following video clip on

Reagan and the U.S. Military buildup of the 1980s. Write down 5
6 quick facts/details

Question: - What do you think is Reagans military

legacy after viewing this video?

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)

EQ: How did the

9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

9-11

Sh
Im ter ortpa m
ct

Political
Impact
Social
Impact
Economic Impact

Lo
Im ngpa ter
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Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)
Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Key Concept 9.2, II

B: Impacts of the war on terrorism?

Hoped to improve security in the US

Department of Homeland Security (protect nations

borders from attackers)

Raised questions about protection of civil liberties and

human rights (some held without habeas corpus
formal charges being given in court)

Civil Liberties - Patriot Act, increases power of the

federal government to wiretap without warrant

Military Tribunals suspected terrorists would be

subjected to military law

Roving wiretap - focuses on the person, not

the device

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)
Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Primary Source Cartoon Analysis

The subject of this
cartoon is _____(2
pts.)
The purpose of this
cartoon is____. (2 pts.)
What are the long term
implications of the issue
depicted in this cartoon?
(1 pt.)

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)
Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Primary Source Cartoon Analysis

SWBAT analyze
content from
APUSH
curriculum - Key
concept 9.2.II
(1980-Pres)

DOL

Following the
attacks of Sep
11, 2001, U.S.
foreign policy and
military
involvement
focused on a war
on terrorism,
which also
generated
debates about
domestic security
and civil rights.
EQ: How did the
9-11 attacks
impact American
society?
Given an exit
card, 100% of
SWBAT:

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001,

U.S. foreign policy and military involvement
focused on a war on terrorism, which also
generated debates about domestic security and
civil rights.
1: Using your knowledge of United States history,
answer parts a an b.
A) Briefly explain why ONE of the following helped
impact America after World War II.

9-11 terrorist attacks

Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq

Civil Liberties after 9-11

B) Briefly explain why ONE of the other options is

not as persuasive as the one you chose.

Test Tips

Multiple-Choice and Short Answer

Detente, bellicose rhetoric, and friendly relationship with Gorby

US in the post-Cold War world

Essay Topics:

Not exclusively on this time period

Part of bigger theme

Cold War policy - End of the War

Civil Liberties post-WWII - Present

Foreign policy post WWII - debates/changes