US History  - High School

CH   6. 8

The student analyzes the impact of economic forces, ideas and institutions so as to recognize and understand complex relationships in social sciences.

CH   6.9

The student demonstrates understanding of the impact of geography in order to relate the importance of geographical locations and features to historical events and trends.

CH  6.10

The student participates in the constitutional system of government.

CH  6. 11

The student demonstrates an understanding of the multiple influences of gender, family background, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic position and nationality as the bases for analysis of individual identity.

CH  6.12

The student analyzes historical patterns and relationships to apply and use the skills of historical thinking.

CH  6. 13

The student applies pertinent knowledge regarding American history to develop an identity as a member of American society.

CH   6.8

 

High School

 

The student analyzes the impact of economic forces, ideas and institutions so as to recognize and understand complex relationships in social sciences.

Benchmarks

 

A.  Traces changes in American economic system from colonial mercantilism to modern mixed economy

B.   Analyzes the effect of economic changes on individual lives

C. Recognizes, assesses and articulates the relationship between government and economy

 

CH     6.9

 

High School

 

The student demonstrates understanding of the impact of geography in order to relate the importance of geographical locations and features to historical events and trends.

Benchmarks

 

 

A. Applies maps, charts, graphs and other geography tools to the social sciences

B.  Explains how environmental and human factors account for regional differences

 

CH     6.10

 

High School

 

The student participates in the constitutional system of government.

Benchmarks

 

A.  Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the US Constitution in a variety of ways

B. Analyzes current political system

C. Compares/Contrasts world government systems to the American Constitution

 

CH     6.11

 

High School

 

The student demonstrates an understanding of the multiple influences of gender, family background, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic position and nationality as the bases for analysis of individual identity.

Benchmarks

 

A.  Identifies and articulates significant influences of different cultures on American identity

B. Assesses and articulates demographic trends in history and today

 

CH     6.12

 

High School

 

The student analyzes historical patterns and relationships to apply and use the skills of historical thinking.

Benchmarks

 

A. Detects bias and evaluates the validity of sources

B.  Examines the processes of decision making, relates cause and effect, identifies multiple causations, and evaluates policy options

C.  Reconstructs chronology of critical events

D. Researches and analyzes multiple forms of historical documents

 

CH     6.13

 

High School

 

The student applies pertinent knowledge regarding American history to develop an identity as a member of American society.

Benchmarks

 

A.  Compares characteristics of societies in the Americas, Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa before explorations, and traces interaction during colonization

B.  Examines and explains the struggle for control in North America among various European powers

C.  Analyzes and explains factors shaping the development of various English colonies in North America

D.  Evaluates and defines how slavery reshaped European and African life in the Americas

E.  Assesses and articulates the causes and effects of the American Revolutionary movement and the consequential war

F. Analyzes and explains the origins and development of the American political system from the Revolution through the “Era of Good Feelings”

G. Traces and articulates US territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861, and explains how it affected relations with external powers and Native Americans

H.  Explores and explains the economic and demographic factors that led to sectional tensions leading to the Civil War

I.  Evaluates and articulates the sources and character of cultural, religious, and social reform movements in US History  

 

CH     6. 13   (Continued)

 

 

High School

 

 

The student applies pertinent knowledge regarding American history to develop an identity as a member of American society.

Benchmarks

 

A.  Demonstrates an understanding of the causes and results of the Civil War and Reconstruction Periods

B.  Analyzes and explains the social, cultural and economic changes accompanying industrialization and urbanization

C. Examines and articulates both the global and domestic causes and effects of World War I

D. Explores and explains economic developments and their cultural and political effects in the 1920's and 1930's

E.  Traces and explains the causes and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the US role in world affairs

F. Analyzes and explains the economic and social transformation of postwar, including the emergence of the struggle for equal rights and social justice

G. Demonstrates an understanding of contemporary developments in foreign and domestic politics