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A Correlation of

Reconstruction to the Present ©2016

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Nebraska Social Studies Standards

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A Correlation of Pearson United States History, ©2016 to the Nebraska Social Studies Standards

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Introduction

This document demonstrates how Pearson United States History, ©2016 meets the Nebraska Social Studies Standards for High School.

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Table of Contents

Civics...................................................................................................................... 4 Economics .............................................................................................................. 9 Geography ............................................................................................................ 30 History ................................................................................................................. 41 Chronological Thinking ......................................................................................... 49



Nebraska State Board of Education Social Studies Standards

United States History, ©2016 Reconstruction to the Present

Civics K-12 Civics: Students will develop and apply the skills of civic responsibility to make informed decisions based upon knowledge of government at local, state, national and international levels. Forms and Functions of Government High School (United States/World) SS 12.1.1 Students will analyze and evaluate the foundation, structures, and functions of the United States government as well as local, state, and international governments. SS 12.1.1.a Summarize the historical foundation that influenced the creation of the United States Constitution (e.g., philosophers, social contract theory, natural rights, Constitutional Convention, Federalist, and Anti-Federalist Papers)

SE: Mayflower Compact, 5; Democratic Ideals in the American Colonies, 6; The Struggle for Ratification, 14–15; Principles of the Constitution, 15–16; United States Constitution, 640–663 Topic Assessment: Review (3. Analyze and Evaluate the Declaration of Independence), 43; (6. Analyze and Evaluate Intent of the U.S. Constitution), 43; (7. Analyze and Evaluate Importance of Constitution and Bill of Rights), 43

SS 12.1.1.b Analyze and evaluate the structure of American constitutional government (e.g., federalism, democracy, representative government, branches of the government, separation of powers, checks and balances, amendment process, concurrent/enumerated/implied powers, electoral college)

SE: The Struggle for Ratification, 14–15; Principles of the Constitution, 15–16; United States Constitution, 640–663 Topic Assessment: Review (6. Analyze and Evaluate Intent of the U.S. Constitution), 43; (7. Analyze and Evaluate Importance of Constitution and Bill of Rights), 43; (8. Analyze and Evaluate the Meaning of Federalism), 43

SS 12.1.1.c Analyze and evaluate the functions of United States government (e.g., national security, legislative law-making, executive implementation, judicial interpretation, constitutionalism, taxation, naturalization of citizens)

SE: Principles of the Constitution, 15–16; The Struggle Over Foreign Policy, 17–18; Judicial Review, 18; The Young Republic, 21; Monetary Policy, 142, 143; United States Constitution, 640–663 Topic Assessment: Review (6. Analyze and Evaluate Intent of the U.S. Constitution), 43; (7. Analyze and Evaluate Importance of Constitution and Bill of Rights), 43; (8. Analyze and Evaluate the Meaning of Federalism), 43; Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152





SS 12.1.1.d Analyze and evaluate the foundation, structures, and functions of local government (e.g., city council, school board, county government, regional boards)

SE: Federalism, 15–16; Local Government, 41, 55, 297, 301, 318, 441, 482, 623, 632, 634 Topic Assessment: Review (8. Analyze and Evaluate the Meaning of Federalism), 43

SS 12.1.1.e Analyze and evaluate the foundation, structures, and functions of state government (e.g., bicameral/unicameral, reapportionment/redistricting, branches of government)

SE: States Establish Republican Governments, 11; State Government, 11, 15, 20, 53, 55, 68, 72–73, 163, 297, 321, 328, 436, 464, 469, 482 Topic Assessment: Review (8. Analyze and Evaluate the Meaning of Federalism), 43

SS 12.1.1.f Analyze and evaluate the foundation, structures, and functions of supranational organizations (e.g., United Nations, NATO, European Union, treaties, trade organizations)

SE: United Nations, 388, 392, 395, 408, 413, 419, 544, 588; SALT I, 545; SALT II, 557, 569; Brest–Litovsk, 231; NAFTA, 608–609, 637; NATO, 400, 404–405; United States Constitution, 640–663 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (4. Describe Impact of Gulf of Tonkin Resolution), 518; Topic 6 Assessment (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.1.1.g Analyze and evaluate the roles that political parties have played in the United States

SE: Political Parties, 27, 34, 49, 63, 67, 140, 142, 181, 182–183, 237, 428, 429–430, 477, 550–551, 570, 573 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (15. Evaluate Impact of Populist Party), 152; Topic 4 (10. Evaluate Impact of Progressive Party), 209; Topic 5 (12. Analyze Impact of Third Parties), 604; Topic 6 (5. Analyze 2000 Presidential Election), 637





SS 12.1.1.h Analyze and evaluate United States foreign policy issues (e.g. methods, approaches, events)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: The Spanish-American War, 192–199; The United States Emerges as a World Power, 200–208; America Enters World War I, 214–222; America Enters World War II, 349–357; The Cold War Intensifies, 411–416; The Cold War and Vietnam, 488–496; A New Era in Foreign Policy, 588–595; Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610; The United States and Global Business, 610; Competing in a Global Economy & China’s GDP (graph), 612; The Role of the United States in the Future Economy, 612–613; Competing in a Global Economy, 613–614 Topic Assessment: Topic 10 Assessment (2. Explain Reasons for and Outcomes of U.S. Foreign Involvement), 518; Topic 10 Assessment (3. Explain Reasons for U.S. Foreign Involvement), 518; Topic 10 Assessment (14. Explain Outcomes of Vietnam War), 519; Topic 12 Assessment (9. Describe Iran-Contra Affair), 604





Civic Participation SS 12.1.2 Students will address local, state, national or international issues and policies through meaningful civic participation. SS 12.1.2.a Evaluate how individuals and groups can effectively use the structure and functions of various levels of government to shape policy (e.g., lobbying, voting, contacting government officials, petitioning)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Participate in a Discussion or Debate, 705–706; Being an Informed Citizen, 709–710; Political Participation, 710; Voting, 711; Serving on a Jury, 711–712; Citizenship, 51, 54, 62–64, 68, 70, 174, 367, 395, 458, 533; also see: The Organized Labor Movement, 91–97; Women Gain Rights, 164–170; Striving for Equality, 171–175; Reformers in the White House, 176–186; Civil Rights, 446–485 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (4. Evaluate Methods of Expanding Right to Participate in Democratic Process), 484; Topic 2 (13. Trace Historical Development of Political Equality), 721

SS 12.1.2.b Analyze the significance and benefits of patriotic symbols, songs, holidays, and activities (e.g. Pledge of Allegiance, "The Star Spangled Banner", "America", Veteran's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, American Indian Day, Constitution Day)

SE: For related material see: Image of the Constitution, 2–3; Painting of George Washington, 4; Image of Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, 38; Photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 446–447

SS 12.1.2. c Engage in civic activities (e.g., discussing current issues, advocating for personal rights and the rights of others, influencing governmental actions, participating in civil discourse, registering for selective service, participating in community improvement activities, service learning)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Participate in a Discussion or Debate, 705–706; Being an Informed Citizen, 709–710; Political Participation, 710; Voting, 711; Serving on a Jury, 711–712; Citizenship, 51, 54, 62–64, 68, 70, 174, 367, 395, 458, 533 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (4. Evaluate Methods of Expanding Right to Participate in Democratic Process), 484; Topic 2 (13. Trace Historical Development of Political Equality), 721





SS 12.1.2.d Analyze an issue and determine which level of government is most appropriate to utilize in addressing the issue

SE: Federalism, 15–16; State Government, 11, 15, 20, 53, 55, 68, 72–73, 163, 297, 321, 328, 436, 464, 469, 482; Local Government, 41, 55, 297, 301, 318, 441, 482, 623, 632, 634; 21st Century Skills: Being an Informed Citizen, 709–710; Political Participation, 710; Voting, 711; Serving on a Jury, 711–712 Topic Assessment: Review (8. Analyze and Evaluate the Meaning of Federalism), 43

SS 12.1.2.e Describe the roles and influences of individuals, groups, and the media as checks on governmental practices (e.g., interest groups, political action committees, lobbyists, public opinion polls)

SE: The Organized Labor Movement, 91–97; Women Gain Rights, 164–170; Striving for Equality, 171–175; Reformers in the White House, 176–186; Civil Rights, 446–485; 21st Century Skills: Participate in a Discussion or Debate, 705–706; Being an Informed Citizen, 709–710; Political Participation, 710; Voting, 711; Serving on a Jury, 711–712; also see: Citizenship, 51, 54, 62–64, 68, 70, 174, 367, 395, 458, 533 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (4. Evaluate Methods of Expanding Right to Participate in Democratic Process), 484; Topic 2 (13. Trace Historical Development of Political Equality), 721

SS 12.1.2.f Critique various media sources for accuracy and perspective

SE: Mass Media, 193, 320, 528, 569; Analyze Political Cartoons, 52, 56, 88, 89, 94, 149, 157, 179, 181, 197, 219, 248, 297, 304, 338, 345, 370, 412, 511, 541; 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703 Projects involving research (examples): Topic 3 (10. Use Historical Inquiry), 152; Topic 7 (13. Evaluate Participation in International Treaties and Organizations), 396; Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638





Economics K-12 Economics: Students will utilize economic reasoning skills to make informed judgments and become effective participants in the economy at the local, state, national and international levels. Markets High School (United States/World) SS 12.2.1 Students will assess how market forces guide the owners of land, labor, and capital and determine the allocation of wealth in the economy. SS 12.2.1.a Explain how the factors of production are bought and sold in the market

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Economic Development in the North and South, 37; Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–77; Innovation Drives Economic Development, 78–80; Mass Production, 80–81; Industrialization and the New South, 81–82; The Effects of Industrialization, 83–84; Economies of Scale, 86; Mass production, 241; Assembly lines, 242; Science, Technology, and the Free Enterprise System, 244; The Impact of Henry Ford and the Automobile, 241–243; The Production Miracle, 354; Technological Progress Enhances Productivity, 425; Transforming Business and Industry, 600 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603





SS 12.2.1.b Analyze the role of the product market and the resource market

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Economic Development in the North and South, 37; How to Rebuild the Southern Economy, 49; Land Distribution in the South, 59–60; Natural Resources Fuel Economic Development, 76–77; Steel, Innovation, and Economic Development, 79; Mass Production, 80–81; New Industries Develop, 81; The Southern Economy Lags Behind, 82; Farm Issues in the South, 82–83; Conspicuous Consumerism, 111; Mining and the Growth of Railroads, 130–131; The Cattle Industry Boom, 132–133; Tension Over Economic Resources, 137; Farmers Face Economic Difficulty, 144–145; Crop Prices Fall, 290–291; The Production Miracle, 354; Fuel shortages, 556; Competing in a Global Economy & China’s GDP (graph), 612; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 623 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.1.c Understand productivity as a measure of the quantity of goods and services produced with a given amount of resources (e.g., Gross Domestic Product)

SE: U.S. Economy in World War I (GDP), 224; Competing in a Global Economy & China’s GDP (graph), 612; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 623 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117





SS 12.2.1.d Analyze how market forces determine what producers choose to produce and which combination of productive resources will be most productive

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–77; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Laissez-Faire Policies Encourage Growth, 78–79; Mass Production, 80–81; The Effects of Industrialization, 83–84; Big Business Rises, 85–90; Free Enterprise Improves Life, 111–114; Conspicuous Consumerism, 111; U.S. Exports, 205; Mass production, 241; The Postwar Economy Booms, 239–241; Hidden Economic Problems in the Roaring Twenties, 280–283; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.1.e Explain how wages/earnings are affected by the market (e.g., value of products, supply and demand of labor, worker skills and qualifications)

SE: Economic Development in the North and South, 37; The Workforce Grows, 77; Company Towns and Wage Slavery, 92; Miners pay/wage raise, 177; An Evolving Job Market Emphasizes Education, 252–253; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Moving Wherever Work Can Be Found, 292–293; Minimum Wage, 310; Unemployment, 313; The Production Miracle, 354; Changes in the Labor Force, 427; Effects of Prosperity on Labor, 428; Reagan and Organized Labor, 576–577; Dot.com Boom, 602; Transforming Business and Industry, 600; Economic Issues and Reform (unemployment), 624 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (4. Understand Impact of Mass Production), 117





SS 12.2.1.f Explain the role and importance of profit and return on investments to producers. (e.g. increase in supply and expansion of industries)

SE: Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–77; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Laissez-Faire Policies Encourage Growth, 78–79; New Industries Develop, 81; Corporations Find New Ways of Doing Business, 85–88; Free Enterprise Improves Life, 111–114; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Science, Technology, and the Free Enterprise System, 244; The Postwar Economy Booms, 239–241; The Impact of Henry Ford and the Automobile, 241–243; Business Cycle, 280 Speculation, 284; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Competing in a Global Economy, 613–614 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603





SS 12.2.2 Students will illustrate how markets determine prices and allocate goods and services. SS 12.2.2.a Understand demand, quantity demanded, and changes in demand

SE: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Innovation Drives Economic Development, 78–80; Steel, Innovation, and Economic Development, 79; Mass Production, 80–81; New Industries Develop, 81; The Corporation Meets New Needs, 85–86; The Cattle Industry Boom, 132–133; Mass production, 241; Science, Technology, and the Free Enterprise System, 244; The Impact of Henry Ford and the Automobile, 241–243; Economic Growth in the 1920s, 243–244; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Technological Progress Enhances Productivity, 425; Dot.com Boom, 602 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603





SS 12.2.2.b Understand supply, quantity supplied, and changes in supply

SE: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Innovation Drives Economic Development, 78–80; Steel, Innovation, and Economic Development, 79; Mass Production, 80–81; New Industries Develop, 81; The Corporation Meets New Needs, 85–86; The Cattle Industry Boom, 132–133; Mass production, 241; Science, Technology, and the Free Enterprise System, 244; The Impact of Henry Ford and the Automobile, 241–243; Economic Growth in the 1920s, 243–244; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Technological Progress Enhances Productivity, 425; Dot.com Boom, 602 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 8 (9. Explain Economic Impact of Computers), 445; Topic 12 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.2.c Understand that equilibrium price and quantity are determined by supply and demand

SE: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Wholesale Price of Cotton, 82; Economies of Scale, 86; Units and pricing, 86; Buying on Margin, 243; The Stock Market Hits Bottom, 284; Crop Prices Fall, 290–291; Dot.com Boom, 602 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (5. Analyze Farm Issues in the South), 117

SS 12.2.2.d Hypothesize how competition between sellers could results in lower prices, higher quality products, and better customer service

SE: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Wholesale Price of Cotton, 82; Economies of Scale, 86; Units and pricing, 86; Buying on Margin, 243; The Stock Market Hits Bottom, 284; Crop Prices Fall, 290–291; Dot.com Boom, 602 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (5. Analyze Farm Issues in the South), 117





SS 12.2.2.e Hypothesize how producers and consumers affect market prices and quantities through the goods and services they produce and buy (e.g., shifts in supply and demand, price elasticity)

SE: Growing Demand for Cotton, 21–22; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Innovation Drives Economic Development, 78–80; Wholesale Price of Cotton, 82; Corporations Find New Ways of Doing Business, 85–88; Economies of Scale, 86; Units and pricing, 86; Buying on Margin, 243; Business Cycle, 280; The Stock Market Hits Bottom, 284; Crop Prices Fall, 290–291; Dot.com Boom, 602 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (5. Analyze Farm Issues in the South), 117; Topic 10 (8. Describe Impact of Defense Spending), 519





Institutions SS 12.2.3 Students will analyze how economic institutions impact individuals and groups. SS 12.2.3.a Analyze how various economic institutions have played a role in United States economic policy and practice (e.g., corporations, labor unions, financial institutions, stock markets, cooperatives, and business partnerships)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; New Industries Develop, 81; Corporations Find New Ways of Doing Business, 85–88; The Corporation Meets New Needs, 85–86; Business Management Innovations, 86–87; The Pros and Cons of Big Business, 88; Company Towns and Wage Slavery, 92; National Consumers League (NCL), 165; Antitrust legislation, 85, 89–90, 97, 117, 157, 178, 181, 185, 209; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Lack of government intervention in the economy, 286; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; The New Deal Expands, 307–313; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302; An Expansion of Executive Power, 320–321; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Franchise Businesses, 427; American Corporations Go Multinational, 428; Community Reinvestment Act, 557; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; The United States and Global Business, 610; The Role of the United States in the Future Economy, 612–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637





SS 12.2.3.b Describe how measures used by economic institutions are calculated (e.g., trends and business cycles using GDP, unemployment rates, inflation rates)

SE: U.S. Economy in World War I (GDP), 224; Business Cycle, 280; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Unemployment, 313; Minimum Wage, 310; Increased Opportunities in Employment, 369; Postwar Inflation, 424; U.S. Inflation, 570; Competing in a Global Economy & China’s GDP (graph), 612; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 623; Economic Issues and Reform (unemployment), 624 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.2.3.c Explain how banks and a sound monetary system are critical to a functioning economy

SE: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; Monetary Policy, 142, 143; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (15. Describe Federal Reserve Act), 210

SS 12.2.3.d Describe the functions and role of the Federal Reserve System and its influence through monetary policy (e.g., balancing inflation and unemployment)

SE: Federal Reserve, 285, 302, 557, 575, 620–621 Topic Assessment: Topic 4 (15. Describe Federal Reserve Act), 210





SS 12.2.3.e Understand how financial markets determine the cost of borrowing and influence the level of economic activity

SE: Bank Politics and Economic Woes, 20; Debt, interest, and sharecropping, 59–60; Conspicuous Consumerism, 111; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Americans Rely on Credit, 283; Speculation, 284; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Savings and Loan Crisis, 576 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 (2. Identify Impact of Stock Market Speculation on Great Depression), 327

SS 12.2.4 Students will assess how private ownership of property is a basic institution of a market economy. SS 12.2.4.a Assess how property rights are defined, enforced, and limited by government (e.g., zoning laws, eminent domain, Homestead Act, copyright laws, patents, and intellectual property)

SE: Private Property, 6, 78, 93, 97, 178, 180–181, 254, 400, 541; Patent, 76, 78, 80, 103, 131, 612; Homestead Act, 99, 130, 134, 152, 292 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (8. Describe Economic Impact of Homestead Act), 152

SS 12.2.4.b Describe the role of market economy in United States history (e.g., periods of prosperity, recessions, and overall growth)

SE: Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–77; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Innovation Drives Economic Development, 78–80; New Industries Develop, 81; Big Business Rises, 85–90; Conspicuous Consumerism, 111; New Ways of Shopping, 112; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; The Postwar Economy Booms, 239–241; Economic Prosperity Under Coolidge, 248–249; Business Cycle, 280; Economic Trends & The Great Depression, 285; Trickle-down economics, 298; An Increasingly Significant Role Promoting Economic Growth, 318–319; Postwar Prosperity, 423–432; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Private Sector Creates Economic Opportunities, 577; Dot.com Boom, 602; The Service Sector Expands & The Decline of Organized Labor, 611 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (2. Analyze the Rise of Entrepreneurship), 117; Topic 8 (11. Analyze Innovations in Transportation), 445





Financial Literacy SS 12.2.5 Students will recognize and predict the impact that various economic systems will have on people. SS 12.2.5.a Develop a logical argument debating the merits of various economic systems (e.g., traditional, command, market, mixed)

SE: Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Socialism, 93; Free Enterprise Improves Life, 111–114; Technology and Free Enterprise Lead to Higher Standards of Living, 112; Science, Technology, and the Free Enterprise System, 244; Free Enterprise Improves U.S. Standard of Living, 424–425; Communism, 584–585; Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 (2. Identify Impact of Stock Market Speculation on Great Depression), 327; Topic 8 (2. Analyze the Rise of Entrepreneurship), 117; Topic 8 (11. Analyze Innovations in Transportation), 445





SS 12.2.5.b Evaluate the historical use of various economic systems

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Antitrust legislation, 85, 89–90, 97, 117, 157, 178, 181, 185, 209; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; The New Deal Expands, 307–313; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302; An Expansion of Executive Power, 320–321; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Franchise Businesses, 427; American Corporations Go Multinational, 428; Community Reinvestment Act, 557; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; The United States and Global Business, 610; The Role of the United States in the Future Economy, 612–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.2.5.c Compare the standard of living with other countries (Germany, Brazil, Russia, India, China)

SE: Technology and Free Enterprise Lead to Higher Standards of Living, 112; Miners pay/wage raise, 177; Minimum Wage, 310; Free Enterprise Improves U.S. Standard of Living, 424–425 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (13. Analyze Social Issues Affecting Women), 118; (14. Analyze How Transportation Improved Standard of Living), 118





SS 12.2.6 Students will understand economic concepts that support rational decision making SS 12.2.6.a Explore employment trends and reasons for growth and decline in employment

SE: The Workforce Grows, 77; Company Towns and Wage Slavery, 92; Miners pay/wage raise, 177; An Evolving Job Market Emphasizes Education, 252–253; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Moving Wherever Work Can Be Found, 292–293; Minimum Wage, 310; Unemployment, 313; The Production Miracle, 354; Changes in the Labor Force, 427; Effects of Prosperity on Labor, 428; Reagan and Organized Labor, 576–577; Dot.com Boom, 602; Transforming Business and Industry, 600; Economic Issues and Reform (unemployment), 624 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (4. Understand Impact of Mass Production), 117

SS 12.2.6.b Make career decisions by systematically considering alternatives and consequences through the use of cost benefit analysis

SE: For related material see: An Evolving Job Market Emphasizes Education, 252–253; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Moving Wherever Work Can Be Found, 292–293; Minimum Wage, 310; Changes in the Labor Force, 427; Dot.com Boom, 602; Transforming Business and Industry, 600; The Service Sector Expands & The Decline of Organized Labor, 611 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 Assessment (4. Understand Impact of Mass Production), 117

SS 12.2.6.c Assess the incentives for investing in personal education, skills, and talents

SE: For related material see: An Evolving Job Market Emphasizes Education, 252–253; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Moving Wherever Work Can Be Found, 292–293; Minimum Wage, 310; Changes in the Labor Force, 427; Dot.com Boom, 602; Transforming Business and Industry, 600; The Service Sector Expands & The Decline of Organized Labor, 611 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 Assessment (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638





SS 12.2.6.d Identify various ways people earn a living by using career programs to explore opportunities (e.g., Nebraska Career Education)

SE: For related material see: The Service Sector Expands, 611; The Role of the United States in the Future Economy, 612–613; Technology Transforms Life, 634–636 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 Assessment (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638

SS 12.2.7 Students will apply effective money management concepts. SS 12.2.7.a Organize personal finances and use a budget to manage cash flow

SE: For related material see: A New Tax on Income, 183; Income Tax Rates, 249; 21st Century Skills: Paying Taxes, 712–713; also see: Minimum Wage, 310

SS 12.2.7.b Compare and contrast checking and savings accounts

SE: For related material see: Bank Politics and Economic Woes, 20; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Americans Rely on Credit, 283; Speculation, 284; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Savings and Loan Crisis, 576

SS 12.2.7.c Assess the effects of taxes on personal income

SE: A New Tax on Income, 183; Income Tax Rates, 249; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; 21st Century Skills: Paying Taxes, 712–713





SS 12.2.8 Students will critique strategies used to establish, build, maintain, monitor, and control credit. SS 12.2.8.a Analyze factors that affect the choice of credit, the cost of credit, and the legal aspects of using credit

SE: Bank Politics and Economic Woes, 20; Debt, interest, and sharecropping, 59–60; Conspicuous Consumerism, 111; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Americans Rely on Credit, 283; Speculation, 284; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Savings and Loan Crisis, 576 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.8.b Identify strategies of establishing and maintaining a good credit rating for effective credit management (e.g., credit cards, auto loans, mortgages)

SE: For related material see: Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Americans Rely on Credit, 283; Speculation, 284; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Savings and Loan Crisis, 576 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.8.c Compare and contrast the cost and benefits of various lending institutions (e.g., banks, credit unions, paycheck advance businesses, pawn shops)

SE: For related material see: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.8.d Students will identify situations when borrowing money and paying interest may be a wise or unwise decision






SS 12.2.9 Students will evaluate savings, investment, and risk management strategies to achieve financial goals. SS 12.2.9.a Explain the importance of saving to ensure financial security

SE: For related material see: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; Advertising and Installment Buying, 243; Americans Rely on Credit, 283; Speculation, 284; Increased Consumption and Consumerism, 433–435; Savings and Loan Crisis, 576 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 Assessment (5. Analyze Unintended Consequences in the Private Sector), 603

SS 12.2.9.b Implement an investment strategy that is compatible with personal goals (e.g., stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement plans)


SS 12.2.9.c Analyze appropriate and cost effective risk management strategies (e.g., health, disability, life, auto insurance)






Government SS 12.2.10 Students will analyze the roles and responsibilities of government in various economic systems. SS 12.2.10.a Examine how governments utilize taxation to provide goods and services to society (e.g., disaster relief, flood control, police protection)

SE: A New Tax on Income, 183; Income Tax Rates, 249; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; 21st Century Skills: Paying Taxes, 712–713 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603

SS 12.2.10.b Investigate multiple roles of government in a market economy (e.g., forms of taxation, enforcing private property and zoning laws, collecting sales tax)

SE: Protective tariffs, 19–20, 78, 142, 285–286; Bank Politics and Economic Woes, 20; Second Bank of the United States, 20; The Changing Relationship Between Government and Business, 89–90; Monetary Policy, 142, 143; Antitrust legislation, 85, 89–90, 97, 117, 157, 178, 181, 185, 209; The ICC Takes on the Railroads, 177–178; A New Tax on Income, 183; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Economic Prosperity Under Coolidge, 248–249; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Reforming the Financial System, 302–303; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; The New Deal Expands, 307–313; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302; An Increasingly Significant Role Promoting Economic Growth, 318–319; An Expansion of Executive Power, 320–321; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; Federal Budget (Surpluses, Deficits), 599 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637





SS 12.2.10.c Explore various forms of taxation (earning, consumption, or wealth) and discuss outcomes of various tax philosophies as drivers of economic activity

SE: A New Tax on Income, 183; Income Tax Rates, 249; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; 21st Century Skills: Paying Taxes, 712–713 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603

SS 12.2.10.d Research the role of government in the development of economic systems (e.g., historic and current examples of command, market, traditional, mixed systems)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; Free Enterprise Encourages the Rise of Entrepreneurship, 77–78; Antitrust legislation, 85, 89–90, 97, 117, 157, 178, 181, 185, 209; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; The New Deal Expands, 307–313; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302; An Expansion of Executive Power, 320–321; The Role of Entrepreneurs, 427, 428; Franchise Businesses, 427; American Corporations Go Multinational, 428; Community Reinvestment Act, 557; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; The United States and Global Business, 610; The Role of the United States in the Future Economy, 612–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637





SS 12.2.10.e Analyze government policies and regulations in areas of market failure (e.g., monopolies, externalities, non-enforcement of property rights)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Banking, 20, 142, 280, 284–286, 293, 300, 302; National Consumers League (NCL), 165; Antitrust legislation, 85, 89–90, 97, 117, 157, 178, 181, 185, 209; Regulation of Commercial Banks, 184; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; Lack of government intervention in the economy, 286; Reconstruction Finance Corporation, 298; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; The New Deal Expands, 307–313; Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 302; An Expansion of Executive Power, 320–321; Community Reinvestment Act, 557; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; The United States and Global Business, 610 Topic Assessment: Topic 1 (2. Compare and Contrast Rival Plans for Reconstruction), 72; (3. Describe the Effects of Reconstruction), 72; Topic 2 (9. Describe Benefits and Costs of Sherman Antitrust Act), 117; Topic 2 (10. Explain Actions to Expand Economic Opportunities for Minorities), 117; Topic 3 (6. Explain Actions to Expand Economic Opportunities and Political Rights), 151; (8. Describe Economic Impact of Homestead Act), 152; Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 4 (1. Describe Benefits and Costs of Antitrust Acts), 209; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327





SS 12.2.11 Students will examine the government’s influence on economic systems through fiscal policy. SS 12.2.11.a Examine how governments can use taxing and spending policies to influence behavior (e.g., alcohol tax, home mortgage interest deduction)

SE: Monetary Policy, 142, 143; A New Tax on Income, 183; Income Tax Rates, 249; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; Federal Budget (Surpluses, Deficits), 599; 21st Century Skills: Paying Taxes, 712–713 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603

SS 12.2.11.b Examine the impact of fiscal policy on budget deficits\surpluses and national debt

SE: Monetary Policy, 142, 143; Tax Cuts and Deregulation, 574–575; Goals and Impacts of Reagonomics, 575; Federal Budget (Surpluses, Deficits), 599 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (13. Describe Emergence of Monetary Policy), 152; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275; Topic 12 (3. Describe Reaganomics), 603

SS 12.2.11.c Examine the impact of the unemployment rate on the economy (frictional, structural, cyclical)

SE: Business Cycle, 280; Unemployment Leaves Families Struggling, 288–289; Unemployment, 313; Minimum Wage, 310; Increased Opportunities in Employment, 369; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 623; Economic Issues and Reform (unemployment), 624 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 Assessment (8. Describe Impact of Defense Spending), 519





Globalization SS 12.2.12 Students will evaluate how international trade benefits individuals, organizations, and nations SS 12.2.12.a Analyze the effects of various trade policies (e.g., identify short term/long term impacts)

SE: Protective tariffs, 19–20, 78, 142, 285–286; Federal Trade Commission, 184–185; U.S. Trade Deficit with Japan, 576; Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 (9. Identify Impact of Tariffs), 275; Topic 6 (3. Identify Impact of Tariffs on the Great Depression), 327; Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.2.12.b Identify goods which are available at a lower price because of international trade

SE: For related material see: Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610 Topic Assessment: Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.2.12.c Explain how trade barriers impact the prices and quantity of goods in the domestic market


SS 12.2.13 Students will evaluate how international trade affects the domestic economy. SS 12.2.13.a Identify goods which are available at a lower price because of international trade

SE: For related material see: Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610 Topic Assessment: Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637

SS 12.2.13.b Explain how trade barriers impact the prices and quantity of goods in the domestic market






Geography K-12 Geography: Students will develop and apply spatial perspective and geographic skills to make informed decisions regarding issues and current events at local, state, national and international levels. The World in Spatial Terms High School (United States/World) SS 12.3.1 Students will analyze where (spatial) and why people, places, and environments are organized on the Earth’s surface. SS 12.3.1.a Analyze geographical information sources (e.g., map, globe, atlas, remote sensing, GPS, and GIS)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700; Analyze Maps, 53, 80, 123, 125, 131, 133, 148, 150, 168, 179, 183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 204, 215, 217, 221, 228, 232, 242, 292, 301, 303, 355, 357, 363, 375, 377, 378, 384, 415, 426, 450, 490, 492, 498, 506, 540, 549, 560, 572, 585, 591, 593, 594, 609, 615 Topic Assessment (activities involving maps and spatial data): Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564; Topic 12 (16. Understand Global Positioning Products), 604

SS 12.3.1.b Apply map scale as a geographical tool and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of projections (e.g., large scale/small scale, Peters, Mercator, plane, conical, cylindrical)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700 Topic Assessment (activities involving maps and spatial data): Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564

SS 12.3.1.c Analyze mental maps and spatial relationships. (e.g., city development, urban planning based on railroads, location of natural resources)

SE: For related material see: 21st Century Skills: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700





SS 12.3.1.d Apply spatial thinking to investigate issues and justify decisions. (e.g., consolidation of schools, closing of post offices)

SE: Topic Assessment: Environmental Issues: Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563 Topic Assessment: Activities Involving Maps and Spatial Data: Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564 Topic Assessment: Human Interaction with Environment: Topic 1 (10. Analyze the Problems of New Farming Systems), 73; Topic 2 (5. Analyze Farm Issues in the South), 117; (6. Explain Technological Innovations in Agriculture), 117; Topic 3 (4. Analyze Impact of Geographic Factors on Klondike Gold Rush), 151; Topic 6 (12. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 564 21st Century Skills: Create Charts and Maps, 694–695; Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700

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Places and Regions SS 12.3.2 Students will examine how regions form and change over time. SS 12.3.2.a Analyze physical and human processes that shape places and regions (e.g., erosion, international trade, weathering, climate, migration, international trade )

SE: Migration & Immigration, 74, 77, 78, 79–81, 83–84, 86–88, 90, 92, 94–98, 100, 112–117, 119, 156, 256, 259, 482, 532, 536, 537, 563, 593, 630, 636; Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533; Free Trade and Treaties, 608–610; Competing in a Global Economy, 613–614; Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–84 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 (14. Analyze Causes and Effects of Great Migration), 276; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; Topic 8 (7. Analyze Effects of Demographic Patterns), 445; Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485

SS 12.3.2.b Examine the importance of places and regions to individual and social identity (e.g., nationalism, national monuments, local legends, parks, sub-cultures, nationalism, territoriality, iconography)

SE: The West Is Transformed, 130–138; Farm Issues and Populism, 144–150; The United States Emerges as a World Power, 200–208; The Environmental Movement, 538–541 Environmental Issues: Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563; (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564

SS 12.3.2.c Analyze the changes in places and regions over time (e.g., migration, urbanization, fertility and mortality, industrialization)

SE: Immigration, 74, 77, 78, 79–81, 83–84, 86–88, 90, 92, 94–98, 100, 112–117, 119, 156, 256, 259, 482, 532, 536, 537, 563, 593, 630, 636; Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533 Environmental Issues: Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563





SS 12.3.2.d Analyze the interdependence of places and regions. (e.g., international trade, NAFTA, EU)

SE: America and the World Economy, 608–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637; Assessment (2. Explain Economic Impact of Technological Innovations), 637; (3. Identify Impact of Multinational Corporations), 637

SS 12.3.2.e Analyze critical issues and problems of places and regions. (e.g., current events)

SE: Farm Issues and Populism, 144–150; The Environmental Movement, 538–540; Energy and the Environment, 632–634; Oil Embargo, 547, 548, 564 Environmental Issues: Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563

SS 12.3.2.f Apply regional analysis of geographic issues and questions. (e.g., discussing current events and issues of the day in a geographical context)

SE: For related material see: Analyze Maps, 53, 80, 123, 125, 131, 133, 148, 150, 168, 179, 183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 204, 215, 217, 221, 228, 232, 242, 292, 301, 303, 355, 357, 363, 375, 377, 378, 384, 415, 426, 450, 490, 492, 498, 506, 540, 549, 560, 572, 585, 591, 593, 594, 609, 615 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 Assessment (12. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 328; Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564





Physical Systems SS 12.3.3 Students will interpret how natural processes interact to create the natural environment SS 12.3.3.a Identify and explain components of Earth’s physical system (i.e., atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere)

SE: For related material see: Analyze Maps, 53, 80, 123, 125, 131, 133, 148, 150, 168, 179, 183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 204, 215, 217, 221, 228, 232, 242, 292, 301, 303, 355, 357, 363, 375, 377, 378, 384, 415, 426, 450, 490, 492, 498, 506, 540, 549, 560, 572, 585, 591, 593, 594, 609, 615 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 Assessment (12. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 328; Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485

SS 12.3.3.b Explain plate tectonics/continental drift and predict changes over time to the earth’s land and oceans

SE: For related material see: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700

SS 12.3.3.c Identify and explain world patterns of extreme events

SE: Dust Bowl, 279, 288, 291–295, 320, 324–325; Hurricane Katrina, 619–620 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 (4. Analyze Impact of Geographic Factors on the Dust Bowl), 327; Topic 13 (7. Analyze Geographic Factors of Hurricane Katrina), 637

SS 12.3.3.d Identify and explain global ocean and atmospheric systems

SE: For related material see: Dust Bowl, 279, 288, 291–295, 320, 324–325; Hurricane Katrina, 619–620 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 (4. Analyze Impact of Geographic Factors on the Dust Bowl), 327; Topic 13 (7. Analyze Geographic Factors of Hurricane Katrina), 637

SS 12.3.3.e Compare and contrast world climate regions

SE: For related material see: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700





Human Systems SS 12.3.4 Students will analyze and interpret patterns of culture around the world. SS 12.3.4.a Distinguish population characteristics by world regions, country, and regions within countries (e.g., demographic transition, fertility, mortality, migration rates, population pyramids)

SE: Immigration, 74, 77, 78, 79–81, 83–84, 86–88, 90, 92, 94–98, 100, 112–117, 119, 156, 256, 259, 482, 532, 536, 537, 563, 593, 630, 636; Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533; Population and Farming, 60, 82, 117, 135, 145, 146, 291–293, 296, 297, 308–309, 316, 369, 371, 633 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (11. Analyze Causes of Changing Demographic Patterns in Cities), 118; Topic 5 (14. Analyze Causes and Effects of Great Migration), 276; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; Topic 8 (7. Analyze Effects of Demographic Patterns), 445; Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485; Topic 11 (4. Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 563; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603

SS 12.3.4.b Analyze the push and pull factors (economic, political, and cultural) driving human migration and the impacts on the source regions and destinations (e.g., the impact of migration to North America, South America, Australia and New Zealand)

SE: Population and Farming, 60, 82, 117, 135, 145, 146, 291–293, 296, 297, 308–309, 316, 369, 371, 633; Immigration, 74, 77, 78, 79–81, 83–84, 86–88, 90, 92, 94–98, 100, 112–117, 119, 156, 256, 259, 482, 532, 536, 537, 563, 593, 630, 636 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 (14. Analyze Causes and Effects of Great Migration), 276; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; Topic 8 (7. Analyze Effects of Demographic Patterns), 445; Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485; Topic 11 (4. Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 563; Topic 13 Assessment (11. Analyze Illegal Immigration), 638





SS 12.3.4.c Compare and contrast changes in human settlement patterns over time

SE: Immigration, 74, 77, 78, 79–81, 83–84, 86–88, 90, 92, 94–98, 100, 112–117, 119, 156, 256, 259, 482, 532, 536, 537, 563, 593, 630, 636; Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533; Population and Farming, 60, 82, 117, 135, 145, 146, 291–293, 296, 297, 308–309, 316, 369, 371, 633 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (11. Analyze Causes of Changing Demographic Patterns in Cities), 118; Topic 5 (14. Analyze Causes and Effects of Great Migration), 276; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; Topic 8 (7. Analyze Effects of Demographic Patterns), 445; Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485; Topic 11 (4. Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 563; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603

SS 12.3.4.d Compare and contrast internal structures of cities in developed and developing countries

SE: A Nation of Cities, 105–110; Urban Areas, 83, 118, 426, 482 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (13. Analyze Social Issues Affecting Women), 118; Topic 5 (14. Analyze Causes and Effects of Great Migration), 276; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603





SS 12.3.4.e Evaluate the spread of cultural traits to distinguish between convergence and divergence of cultures (e.g., convergence: spread of democratic ideas, patronage of chain coffee houses, introduction of fast food restaurants worldwide; divergence: restrictions on the change of local language)

SE: The Roaring Twenties, 261–268; The Harlem Renaissance, 269–274; Culture During the Depression, 558–562; Mass Culture in the 1950s, 431–437; The Counterculture, 522–525; Technology Transforms Life, 634–636 Topic Assessment: Topic 5 (15. Describe Impacts of Harlem Renaissance), 276; Topic 8 (13. Analyze Diffusion of American Culture), 445; (14. Explain Contributions to American Culture), 445; Topic 11 (2. Describe Positive and Negative Impacts of Rock Music), 563; Topic 13 (16. Identify Global Impact of American Culture), 638

SS 12.3.4.f Determine the level of development and standard of living in nations using economic, social, and demographic indicators (e.g., gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy, literacy, infant mortality)

SE: The United States and Global Business, 610; Competing in a Global Economy & China’s GDP (graph), 612; Housing Bubble Collapse (graph), 620; First Years of Recession (table), 621; American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 623; Environmental Protection, Energy, and the Economy, 633 Digital Resources: Core Concepts: Economics–Economics Basics

SS 12.3.4.g Evaluate the benefits and challenges of globalization (e.g., regional specialization, trade, multinational businesses, pandemics, loss of local cultures)

SE: America and the World Economy, 608–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 13 (1. Describe NAFTA), 637; Assessment (2. Explain Economic Impact of Technological Innovations), 637; (3. Identify Impact of Multinational Corporations), 637





SS 12.3.4.h Identify and analyze patterns of power and influence of sovereign nations and organized nation groups (e.g., NATO, United Nations, European Union)

SE: United Nations, 388, 391, 392, 395, 408, 413, 419, 544, 569, 578, 588; NATO, 400, 404–405; America and the World Economy, 608–613 Topic Assessment: Topic 4 (12. Evaluate Pros and Cons of International Treaties), 210; (14. Evaluate Acquisition of the Philippines), 210; Topic 5 (6. Analyze and Identify Changes in Political Boundaries), 275; Topic 7 (1. Identify Aggression), 395; Topic 11 (15. Describe Camp David Accords), 564; Topic 13 (4. Describe U.S. Involvement in World Affairs), 637

SS 12.3.4.i Identify and explain the factors that contribute to cooperation and conflict within and between countries.

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Farm Issues and Populism, 144–150; Striving for Equality, 171–175; The Spanish-American War, 192–199; The United States Emerges as a World Power, 200–208; America Enters World War I, 214–222; World War II, 330–394; The Korean War, 406–410; The Cold War Intensifies, 411–416; The Social Issues of the 1950s, 438–443; The Vietnam War Era, 486–517; The Women’s Rights Movement, 526–531; Expanding the Push for Equality, 532–537; The Environmental Movement, 538–541; The Cold War Ends, 582–587; A New Era in Foreign Policy, 588–595





Human/Environment Interaction SS 12.3.5 Students will evaluate interrelationships between people and the environment. SS 12.3.5.a Analyze the consequences of extreme weather and other natural disasters such as El Nino, floods, tsunamis, droughts, and volcanoes

SE: Dust Bowl, 279, 288, 291–295, 320, 324–325; Hurricane Katrina, 619–620 Topic Assessment: Topic 6 (4. Analyze Impact of Geographic Factors on the Dust Bowl), 327; Topic 13 (7. Analyze Geographic Factors of Hurricane Katrina), 637

SS 12.3.5.b Evaluate ways that humans depend on, adapt to, and modify the physical environment (e.g., agriculture, water supply, raw materials for economic development, land use practices, the use of technology to overcome climate, terrain, distances, and resource availability)

SE: The Innovation Boosts Growth, 76–84; Big Business Rises, 85–90; Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533; Population and Farming, 60, 82, 117, 135, 145, 146, 291–293, 296, 297, 308–309, 316, 369, 371, 633 Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (1. Explain Economic Effects of Technological Innovations), 117; (14. Analyze How Transportation Improved Standard of Living), 118; Topic 5 (8. Explain Economic Development), 275

Mastered SS 12.3.5.c Evaluate successful solutions and problems related to the physical environment from a geographical perspective (e.g., the role of irrigation, contour farming and hybrid seeds in expansion of agriculture in the Midwest; the role of air conditioning in the industrialization of the South; recent global climate change theories, and evidence that supports and refutes such theories)

SE: The Environmental Movement, 538–540; Energy and the Environment, 632–634 Environmental Issues: Topic 9 (14. Identify Roles in Managing Environment), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563

SS 12.3.5.d Investigate the role of technology in the supply of, and substitution for, natural resources (e.g., PVC replacing copper pipes, synthetics for natural rubber, horizontal drilling, fracking, and the use of tar sands in oil recovery)

SE: Energy and the Environment, 632–634; Oil, 87, 89, 117, 205, 206, 547–548; Coal Industry, 633; Natural Resources Fuel Economic Development, 76–77 Topic Assessment: Topic 11 (8. Compare Impact of Energy Over Time), 563; (13. Describe OPEC Oil Embargo), 564; Topic12 (10. Compare Impact of Energy Over Time), 604





SS 12.3.5.e Analyze the impacts of technological innovations in shaping human interaction on the physical environment (e.g., agriculture, air conditioning, desalinization)

SE: Urbanization, 83, 105, 106, 107, 114, 118, 173, 245, 269, 276, 426, 465–466, 482, 533; The Environmental Movement, 538–540; Three Mile Island, 541; Energy and the Environment, 632–634; Dust Bowl, 279, 288, 291–295, 320, 324–325, 327; Topic Assessment: Topic 2 (6. Explain Technological Innovations in Agriculture), 117; (14. Analyze How Transportation Improved Standard of Living), 118; Topic 3 (7. Analyze Effect of Transportation Innovations on Standard of Living), 152; Topic 8 (8. Explain Impact of Space Technology), 445; (11. Analyze Innovations in Transportation), 445

Application of Geography to Issues and Events SS 12.3.6 Students will analyze issues and/or events using the geographic knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. SS 12.3.6.a Apply geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., ask geographic questions, acquire, analyze, and present geographic information)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700 Interactive Maps: Analyze Maps, 53, 80, 123, 125, 131, 133, 148, 150, 168, 179, 183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 204, 215, 217, 221, 228, 232, 242, 292, 301, 303, 355, 357, 363, 375, 377, 378, 384, 415, 426, 450, 490, 492, 498, 506, 540, 549, 560, 572, 585, 591, 593, 594, 609, 615 Topic Assessment (activities involving maps and spatial data): Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564; Topic 6 (4. Analyze Impact of Geographic Factors on the Dust Bowl), 327; Topic 12 (16. Understand Global Positioning Products), 604; Topic 13 (7. Analyze Geographic Factors of Hurricane Katrina), 637





SS 12.3.6.b Identify and evaluate how geographic knowledge and geographic techniques are applied to improve our lives or solve problems (e.g., use global information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), satellite images, and maps to find the best location for a new store, identify potential customers, or determine the optimum usage of irrigation and fertilizers, mapping cases of cholera to determine that city water supply was contaminated)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Create Charts and Maps, 694–695; also see: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700 Topic Assessment: Topic 12 (16. Understand Global Positioning Products), 604

History K-12 History: Students will develop and apply historical knowledge and skills to research, analyze, and understand key concepts of past, current, and potential issues and events at the local, state, national, and international levels. High School (United States: Progressive Era to Present) Chronological Thinking SS 12.4.1 (US) Students will analyze how major past and current US events are chronologically connected, and evaluate their impact(s) upon one another. SS 12.4.1.a (US) Describe concepts of time and chronology (e.g., Progressive Era, Expansion, World War I, The Depression, The New Deal, World War II, Cold War, Civil Rights Era, Space Exploration, Economic Boom and Recessions, Contemporary United States)

SE: Analyze Timeline, 132, 475; Sequence Events, 208, 356, 470, 517, 587 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (1. Identify and Explain Reasons for Changes in Political Boundaries), 151; Topic 5 (1. Identify Causes of World War I), 275; Topic 6 (1. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 327; (11. Analyze Illegal Immigration), 638

Mastered SS 12.4.1.b (US) Select, record, and interpret key national and global events in chronological order (e.g., timelines with eras and selected key event)

SE: Analyze Timeline, 132, 475; Sequence Events, 208, 356, 470, 517, 587; also see: Identify Cause and Effect, 71, 116, 138, 163, 199, 208, 222, 229, 231, 238, 245, 260, 268, 295, 313, 321, 337, 350, 361, 402, 405, 410, 416, 422, 425, 433, 437, 464, 476, 496, 502, 517, 525, 541, 552, 562, 581, 587, 595, 602, 611, 613, 636





SS 12.4.1.c (US) Examine the chronology of historical events in the United States and throughout the world to evaluate their impact on the past, present, and future


Historical Comprehension SS 12.4.2 (US) Students will analyze and evaluate the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols upon US history using multiple types of sources. SS 12.4.2.a (US) Analyze and evaluate the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols, including various cultures and ethnic groups, on history in the United States (e.g., unique nature of the creation and organization of the American Government, the United States as an exceptional nation based upon personal freedom, the inherent nature of citizens' rights, and democratic ideals; Progressive Era: Teddy Roosevelt, The Jungle, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, suffrage; World War I: Woodrow Wilson, League of Nations, Harlem Renaissance, Jazz, Prohibition, The Depression: Franklin Delano Roosevelt; World War II: Dwight Eisenhower, internment camps, Holocaust; Cold War: Marshall Plan, John F. Kennedy, Eleanor Roosevelt, Korea, Vietnam, Ronald Reagan; Civil Rights Era: Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, NAACP, AIM, Cesar Chavez, Supreme Court decisions such as Brown v. Board of Education, key legislation; Contemporary United States: patriotism, Watergate, Sandra Day O'Connor, Clarence Thomas, fall of the Berlin Wall, Colin Powell, 9/11, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates)

SE: Reconstruction, 46–71; Industry and Immigration, 74–116; Challenges in the Late 1800s, 120–150; America Comes of Age, 154–208; World War I and the 1920s, 212–274; The Great Depression and the New Deal, 278–326; World War II, 330–394; Postwar America, 398–443; Civil Rights and Reform in the 1960s, 446–483; The Vietnam War Era, 486–517; An Era of Change, 520–562; America in the 1980s and 1990s, 566–602; America in the Twenty-First Century, 606–636 Topic Assessment: 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638





SS 12.4.2.b (US) Analyze and evaluate how the United States has changed over the course of time, using maps, documents, and other artifacts

SE: The West Is Transformed, 130–138; The Spanish-American War, 192–199; The United States Emerges as a World Power, 200–208; Effects of the New Deal, 314–321; Cold War Fears at Home, 417–422; Mass Culture of the 1950s, 431–437; Social Issues of the 1950s, 438–443; Civil Rights and Reform in the 1960s, 446–483; An Era of Change, 520–562 Topic Assessment: (examples of change) Topic 11 (1. Describe Social Issues of the 1960s), 563; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603; Topic 13 (9. Explain 2008 As Turning Point), 637; (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638

SS 12.4.2.c (US) Analyze and evaluate the appropriate uses of primary and secondary sources

SE: 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703 Critical Thinking: Support Ideas with Evidence, 54, 84, 129, 422, 437, 443; Support Ideas with Examples, 90, 110, 138, 339, 348, 357, 430, 443 Primary Sources are embedded within the text (examples): 58, 70, 100–101, 158, 233, 369, 391, 452, 545, 577, 598 Topic Assessment: Primary Sources exist in blue for many activities: 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638





Multiple Perspectives SS 12.4.3 (US) Students will analyze and evaluate historical and current events from multiple perspectives. SS 12.4.3.a (US) Analyze and evaluate how multiple perspectives facilitate the understanding of the full story of US history (e.g., Immigration, early 20th Century African American leaders, World Wars, international trade agreements, women’s rights)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703 Topic Assessment: Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; (6. Identify Role of Rosa Parks … Protest), 485; Topic 10 (3. Explain Reasons for U.S. Foreign Involvement), 518; (13. Identify Bias in Responses to Vietnam War), 519; (14. Explain Outcomes of Vietnam War), 755

SS 12.4.3.b (US) Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources to better understand multiple perspectives of the same event (e.g., Equal Rights Amendment, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Declaration of War speech, the Pentagon Papers)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705; Compare Points of View, 90, 143, 186, 199, 306, 326, 422, 454, 470, 531, 613, 621, 636 Bias and Arguments: Topic 3 (14. Analyze and Interpret Political Cartoons), 152; Topic 6 (7. Evaluate a Source), 328; Topic 10 (13. Identify Bias in Responses to Vietnam War), 519 Debates: Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (12. Identify Consequences of Affirmative Action), 638; (15. Discuss Social Security and Medicare Solvency), 638 Digital Resources: Landmark Supreme Court Cases





Historical Analysis and Interpretation SS 12.4.4 (US) Students will identify and evaluate the effects of past, current, and potential future events, issues, and problems. SS 12.4.4.a (US) Compare and evaluate contradictory historical narratives of Twentieth-Century U.S. History through determination of credibility, contextualization, and corroboration

SE: 21st Century Skills: Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705; Compare Points of View, 90, 143, 186, 199, 306, 326, 422, 454, 470, 531, 613, 621, 636 Bias and Arguments: Topic 3 (14. Analyze and Interpret Political Cartoons), 152; Topic 6 (7. Evaluate a Source), 328; Topic 10 (13. Identify Bias in Responses to Vietnam War), 519 Debates: Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (12. Identify Consequences of Affirmative Action), 638; (15. Discuss Social Security and Medicare Solvency), 638 Digital Resources: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

SS 12.4.4.b (US) Evaluate and formulate a position on alternative courses of action in United States and around the globe (e.g., What are the possible outcomes of peace treaties?)

SE: Debates: Topic 1 (5. Describe the Impact of the Fourteenth Amendment), 73; Topic 4 (5. Evaluate Impact of Nineteenth Amendment), 209; Topic 7 (11. Analyze Decisions), 395; Topic 9 (12. Analyze Effects of Tinker v. Des Moines), 485; Topic 12 (1. Identify Viewpoints), 603; (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (12. Identify Consequences of Affirmative Action), 638; (15. Discuss Social Security and Medicare Solvency), 638





SS 12.4.4.c (US) Evaluate how decisions affected events in the United States (e.g., Supreme Court Decisions, revolutions, alliances, treaties)

SE: Topic Assessment: Topic 1 (12. Analyze the Effects of Supreme Court Decisions), 73; Topic 3 (6. Explain Actions to Expand Economic Opportunities and Political Rights), 151; Topic 4 (6. Analyze Effects of Plessy v. Ferguson), 209; Topic 6 (10. Explain Constitutional Issues During Great Depression), 328; Topic 9 (1. Analyze Effects of Brown v. Board of Education), 484; (12. Analyze Effects of Tinker v. Des Moines), 485; Topic 12 (6. Evaluate Contributions of Sandra Day O'Connor), 603 Digital Resources: Landmark Supreme Court Cases

SS 12.4.4.d (US) Analyze and evaluate multiple causes and effects of key events in US history (e.g., World Wars I and II, Korean Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, assassination of political leaders, Vietnam Conflict, Middle East Peace Efforts, 9/11 and other acts of terrorism)

SE: Identify Cause and Effect, 71, 116, 138, 163, 199, 208, 222, 229, 231, 238, 245, 260, 268, 295, 313, 321, 337, 350, 361, 402, 405, 410, 416, 422, 425, 433, 437, 464, 476, 496, 502, 517, 525, 541, 552, 562, 581, 587, 595, 602, 611, 613, 636; Topic Assessment: Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485; Topic 11 (4. Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 563; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603; Topic 13 (11. Analyze Illegal Immigration), 638; 21st Century Skills: Analyze Cause and Effect, 684–685





SS 12.4.4.e (US) Evaluate the relationships among historical events in the United States and the students' lives today (i.e., current events)

SE: The Women’s Rights Movement, 526–531; Expanding the Push for Equality, 532–537; The Environmental Movement, 538–541; American and the World Economy, 608–613; The George W. Bush Presidency, 614–621; The Barack Obama Presidency, 622–627; Americans Look to the Future, 628–636 Topic Assessment: As Students Write About the Essential Question they examine major issues of the day. See the following: (Write About the Essential Question), 44, 73, 118, 152, 210, 276, 328, 396, 445, 485, 519, 564, 604, 638

Historical Research Skills SS 12.4.5 (US) Students will develop historical research skills. SS 12.4.5.a (US) Develop questions about United States history

SE: Essential Question, 46, 74, 120, 154, 212, 278, 330, 398, 446, 486, 520, 566, 606; Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638

SS 12.4.5.b (US) Obtain, analyze, evaluate, and cite appropriate sources for research about Twentieth-Century U.S. History, incorporating primary and secondary sources (e.g., Cite sources using a prescribed format.)

SE: Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (10. Use Historical Inquiry), 152; Topic 7 (13. Evaluate Participation in International Treaties and Organizations), 396; Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 10 (3. Explain Reasons for U.S. Foreign Involvement), 518; (13. Identify Bias in Responses to Vietnam War), 519; Topic 11 (14. Describe Effects of Watergate Scandal), 564; Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638





SS 12.4.5.c (US) Gather historical information about the United States (e.g., document archives, artifacts, newspapers, interviews)


SS 12.4.5.d (US) Present an evaluation of historical information about the United States (e.g., pictures, posters, oral/written narratives, and electronic presentations)






High School (World: 1000 CE to Present) Chronological Thinking SS 12.4.1 Students will analyze how major past and current world events are chronologically connected, and evaluate their impact(s) upon one another. SS 12.4.1.a (WLD) Describe concepts of time and chronology (e.g., Middle Ages, Global Interaction, Age of Revolutions, Global Conflict and Achievement, Contemporary World)


Mastered SS 12.4.1.b (WLD) Select, record, and interpret key global events in chronological order (e.g., timelines with eras and selected key event)


SS 12.4.1.c (WLD)Examine the chronology of historical events throughout the world to evaluate their impact on the past, present, and future






Historical Comprehension SS 12.4.2 (WLD) Students will analyze and evaluate the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols upon world history using multiple types of sources. SS 12.4.2.a (WLD) Analyze and evaluate the impact of people, events, ideas, and symbols, including various cultures and ethnic groups, on history throughout the world (e.g., Middle Ages: Charlemagne, Reformation, Mongol Empire, Renaissance; Global Interaction: Columbian Exchange; Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Montezuma; Age of Revolutions: French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Simon Bolivar; Global Conflict and Achievement: Imperialism, World War I; World War II, Holocaust, failure of Nazism/Fascism, Einstein, Cold War; Contemporary World: Decolonization, fall of Communism, Democracy Movements, Mohandas Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, globalization)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Reconstruction, 46–71; Industry and Immigration, 74–116; Challenges in the Late 1800s, 120–150; America Comes of Age, 154–208; World War I and the 1920s, 212–274; The Great Depression and the New Deal, 278–326; World War II, 330–394; Postwar America, 398–443; Civil Rights and Reform in the 1960s, 446–483; The Vietnam War Era, 486–517; An Era of Change, 520–562; America in the 1980s and 1990s, 566–602; America in the Twenty-First Century, 606–636 Primary Sources are embedded within the text (examples): 100–101, 158, 233, 369, 391, 452, 545, 577, 598 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (10. Use Historical Inquiry), 152; Topic 7 (13. Evaluate Participation in International Treaties and Organizations), 396; Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 13 (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638





SS 12.4.2.b (WLD) Analyze and evaluate how global civilizations have changed over the course of time, using maps, documents, and other artifacts

SE: Interactive Maps: Analyze Maps, 53, 80, 123, 125, 131, 133, 148, 150, 168, 179, 183, 194, 195, 201, 203, 204, 215, 217, 221, 228, 232, 242, 292, 301, 303, 355, 357, 363, 375, 377, 378, 384, 415, 426, 450, 490, 492, 498, 506, 540, 549, 560, 572, 585, 591, 593, 594, 609, 615 Topic Assessment: Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 9 (5. Describe Role of Groups in Maintaining Status Quo), 484; Topic 11 (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564 21st Century Skills: Read Physical Maps, 696–697; Read Political Maps, 697–698; Read Special–Purpose Maps, 698–699; Use Parts of a Map, 699–700

SS 12.4.2.c (WLD) Analyze and evaluate the appropriate uses of primary and secondary sources

SE: 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705 Critical Thinking Questions: Cite Evidence, 84, 116, 143, 365; Support a Point of View with Evidence, 97, 321, 437, 494, 621; Support Ideas with Evidence, 54, 84, 129, 422, 437, 443; Support Ideas with Examples, 90, 110, 138, 339, 348, 357, 430, 443 Topic Assessment: Research Activities: (examples): Topic 3 (10. Use Historical Inquiry), 152; Topic 7 (13. Evaluate Participation in International Treaties and Organizations), 396; Topic 8 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 12 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604





Multiple Perspectives SS 12.4.3 (WLD) Students will analyze and evaluate historical and current events from multiple perspectives. SS 12.4.3.a (WLD) Analyze and evaluate how multiple perspectives facilitate the understanding of the full story of world history (e.g., the Crusades, nationalism, imperialism, apartheid, Arab/Israeli conflicts)

SE: Critical Thinking Questions: Compare Points of View, 90, 143, 186, 199, 306, 326, 422, 454, 470, 531, 613, 621, 636; Determine Point of View, 97, 146, 170, 297, 366, 496, 502, 509, 541; Support a Point of View with Evidence, 97, 321, 437, 494, 621 21st Century Skills: Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705 Topic Assessment: Primary Sources exist in blue for many activities: Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638 Primary Sources: Primary Sources, Primary Sources, 666–681

SS 12.4.3.b (WLD) Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources to better understand multiple perspectives of the same event (e.g., Magna Carta, Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Lin Zexu’s letter to Queen Victoria preceding the Opium War, Nuremberg Laws)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Interpret Sources, 691; Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703 Primary Sources are embedded within the text (examples): 58, 70, 100–101, 158, 233, 369, 391, 452, 545, 577, 598 Analyze Political Cartoons, 52, 56, 88, 89, 94, 149, 157, 179, 181, 197, 219, 248, 297, 304, 338, 345, 370, 412, 511, 541 Topic Assessment: Primary Sources exist in blue for many activities: Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638 Primary Sources: Primary Sources, Primary Sources, 666–681





Historical Analysis and Interpretation SS 12.4.4 (WLD) Students will identify and evaluate the effects of past, current, and potential future events, issues, and problems. SS 12.4.4.a (WLD) Compare and evaluate contradictory historical narratives of Modern World History through determination of credibility, contextualization, and corroboration

SE: Critical Thinking Questions: Compare Points of View, 90, 143, 186, 199, 306, 326, 422, 454, 470, 531, 613, 621, 636; Determine Point of View, 97, 146, 170, 297, 366, 496, 502, 509, 541; Support a Point of View with Evidence, 97, 321, 437, 494, 621 21st Century Skills: Interpret Sources, 691; Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703 Primary Sources are embedded within the text (examples): 100–101, 158, 233, 369, 391, 452, 545, 577, 598 Topic Assessment: Primary Sources exist in blue for many activities: Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638 Primary Sources: Primary Sources, Primary Sources, 666–681





SS 12.4.4.b (WLD) Evaluate and formulate a position on alternative courses of action in United States and around the globe (e.g., How does conflict impact political borders?)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Solve Problems, 708; Make Decisions, 709; Political Participation, 710; Voting, 711; Serving on a Jury, 711–712 Express Problems Clearly, 62, 97, 338, 367, 595 Consider Citizen Participation: Topic 2 (6. Identify Role of Rosa Parks in Nonviolent Protest), 485; Topic 11 (7. Identify Roles in Managing the Environment), 563; Topic 5 (11. Evaluate Pros and Cons), 604; Topic 6 (10. Identify Social Advocacy Groups), 873 Making Decisions: Topic 1 (12. Analyze the Effects of Supreme Court Decisions), 73; Topic 4 (6. Analyze Effects of Plessy v. Ferguson), 209; Topic 7 (11. Analyze Decisions), 395

SS 12.4.4.c (WLD) Evaluate how decisions affected events across the world (e.g., revolutions, alliances, treaties)

SE: This standard is met throughout the program. Examples include the following references: Reconstruction’s Impact, 63–71; The Organized Labor Movement, 91–97; American Indians Under Pressure, 122–129; Progressives Drive Reform, 156–163; Women Gain Rights, 164–170; Striving for Equality, 171–175; The Spanish-American War, 192–199; America Enters World War I, 214–222; Causes of the Depression, 280–287; Two Presidents Respond, 296–306; America Debates Involvement, 340–348; America Enters World War II, 349–357; Impact of World War II, 388–394; The Korean War, 406–410; The Civil Rights Movement Strengthens, 684–690; The Cold War and Vietnam, 488–496; The Cold War Ends, 582–587; America and the World Economy, 608–623





SS 12.4.4.d (WLD) Analyze and evaluate multiple causes and effects of key events in world history (e.g., Black Death, Ming exploration, Industrial Revolution, totalitarianism, acts of terrorism)

SE: Identify Cause and Effect, 71, 116, 138, 163, 199, 208, 222, 229, 231, 238, 245, 260, 268, 295, 313, 321, 337, 350, 361, 402, 405, 410, 416, 422, 425, 433, 437, 464, 476, 496, 502, 517, 525, 541, 552, 562, 581, 587, 595, 602, 611, 613, 636 Topic Assessment: Topic 8 (7. Analyze Effects of Demographic Patterns), 445; Topic 9 (9. Analyze Demographic Patterns), 485; Topic 11 (4. Causes and Effects of Changing Demographic Patterns), 563; (11. Analyze Sunbelt Migration), 564; Topic 12 (2. Analyze Causes and Effects of Changing Demographics), 603; Topic 13 (11. Analyze Illegal Immigration), 638

SS 12.4.4.e (WLD) Evaluate the relationships among historical events across the globe and the students' lives today (i.e., current events)

SE: Essential Question, 46, 74, 120, 154, 212, 278, 330, 398, 446, 486, 520, 566, 606; Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638





Historical Research Skills SS 12.4.5 (WLD) Students will develop historical research skills. SS 12.4.5.a (WLD) Develop questions about World history.

SE: Write About the Essential Question: Students have opportunities to re–examine the Essential Question at the conclusion of each Topic Assessment. See pages Topic 1 (Write About the Essential Question), 73; Topic 2 (Write About the Essential Question), 118; Topic 3 (Write About the Essential Question), 152; Topic 4 (Write About the Essential Question), 210; Topic 5 (Write About the Essential Question), 276; Topic 6 (Write About the Essential Question), 328; Topic 7 (Write About the Essential Question), 396; Topic 1 (Write About the Essential Question), 445; Topic 2 (Write About the Essential Question), 485; Topic 3 (Write About the Essential Question), 519; Topic 4 (Write About the Essential Question), 564; Topic 5 (Write About the Essential Question), 604 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705

SS 12.4.5.b (WLD) Obtain, analyze, evaluate, and cite appropriate sources for research about Modern World History, incorporating primary and secondary sources (e.g., Cite sources using a prescribed format.)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703; Evaluate Existing Arguments, 704; Consider and Counter Opposing Arguments, 705 Critical Thinking Questions: Cite Evidence, 84, 116, 143, 365; Support a Point of View with Evidence, 97, 321, 437, 494, 621; Support Ideas with Evidence, 54, 84, 129, 422, 437, 443; Support Ideas with Examples, 90, 110, 138, 339, 348, 357, 430, 443 Research Activities: (examples): Topic 1 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 5 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 6 (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 874





SS 12.4.5.c (WLD) Gather historical information about the world (e.g., document archives, artifacts, newspapers, interviews)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Interpret Sources, 691; Analyze Primary and Secondary Sources, 701–702; Compare Viewpoints, 702–703; Identify Bias, 703 Primary Sources are embedded within the text (examples): 58, 70, 100–101, 158, 233, 369, 391, 452, 545, 577, 598 Analyze Political Cartoons, 94, 149, 157, 179, 181, 197, 219, 248, 297, 304, 338, 345, 370, 412, 511, 541 Topic Assessment: Primary Sources exist in blue for many activities: Topic Assessment, 72–73, 117–118, 151–152, 209–210, 275–276, 327–328, 395–396, 444–445, 484–485, 518–519, 563–564, 603–604, 637–638 Projects involving research (examples): Topic 1 (1. Describe Berlin Airlift), 444; Topic 5 (14. Identify Issues Across Political Spectrum), 604; Topic 6 (17. Explain Innovations in Medicine), 638 Primary Sources: Primary Sources, Primary Sources, 666–681

SS 12.4.5.d (WLD) Present an evaluation of historical information about the world (e.g., pictures, posters, oral/written narratives, and electronic presentations)

SE: 21st Century Skills: Give an Effective Presentation, 706 Topic Assessment: Topic 3 (10. Use Historical Inquiry), 152; Topic 4 (5. Evaluate Impact of Nineteenth Amendment), 209; Topic 8 (12. Analyze Effects of the Space Race on Education), 445

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