David Miller American History 2016-2017 Curriculum Map & Pacing Guide QUARTER 1: WHAT Made America? Week 1 (August 15-1): Introduction to Course, Pre- Columbian Native Culture & Lifestyle, and European Interaction Chapter 1: Many Cultures Meet (Prehistory 1550) Chapter 2: Europeans Establish Colonies (142-1752) Essential Question: How did native cultures impact the development of European colonies in America? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.2 Compare characteristics of major pre-columbian people groups within North America using a variety of sources H.12.5.3 Examine reasons for European exploration in the Americas from multiple perspectives CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, 8 CCRA.SL.2 CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, 8 CCRA.SL.2 Week 2 (August 22-26): English Colonization & Introduction of Slavery Chapter 3: The American Colonies Take Shape (1607-1765) Essential Question: How did colonial life in Pre-Revolutionary America influence our unique identity? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.5 Compare the social, economic, political, and geographic development of the New England, middle, and southern colonies from multiple perspectives using a variety of sources H.12.5.6 Evaluate the economic and cultural effects of indentured servitude and slavery in the New England, middle, and southern CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.SL.2, 3, 4
colonies from multiple perspectives H.12.5.7 Research the development of the colonies by generating compelling and supporting questions to guide inquiry Week 3 (August 2- September 2): Pre Cursors to Revolution Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1765-1783) Essential Question: What British acts and American responses caused the American Revolution? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5. Analyze causes and ideas leading to the American Revolution (e.g., French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party, independence, representation, liberty) CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3 Week 4 (September 5- ): Revolution & Articles of Confederation Chapter 4: The American Revolution (1765-1783) Essential Question: How was American independence achieved? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.8 Analyze the Revolutionary movement from multiple perspectives using primary and H.12.5.10 Evaluate how individuals and groups influenced the American CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3
Revolutionary movement H.12.5.12 Analyze the significance of various battles and military leaders during the American Revolution H.12.5.11 Examine the significance of the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence Week 5 (September 12-16): Constitution Week, Washington Chapter 5: Creating the Constitution (1781-178) Essential Question: Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.13 Analyze the process of creating a single country from a loose association of states H.12.5.14 Examine short- and long-term effects of the drafting and signing of the U.S. Constitution CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3 Week 6 (September 1-23): Revolution of 1800, Republican Agrarianism Chapter 6: The New Republic (178-1816) Essential Question: Why is the transition from the Washington & Adams administrations to Jefferson s significant?
Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.15 Evaluate how early presidents influenced the development of the new nation (e.g., Washington s Farewell Address, Marbury vs. Madison, Embargo Act) CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3 Week 7 (September 26-30): National Expansion, Lewis & Clark Expedition Chapter 6: The New Republic (178-1816) Essential Question: How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the development of the nation? Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.15 Evaluate how early presidents influenced the development of the new nation CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3 Week 8 (October 3-7): Jackson, Clay, Sectionalism & Nationalism Chapter 7: Nationalism and Sectionalism (1812-1855) Essential Question: What were the effects of the War of 1812 on American unity and identity?
Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of. H.12.5.16 Examine the impact and significance of the War of 1812 CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 CCRA.W.7, CCRA.SL.2, 3 Week (October 10-14): Social Reforms and the Development of American Culture Chapter 8: Religion and Reform (1812-1860) Essential Question: How did the 2 nd Great Awakening and the Reform Era influence American culture? Era 4: Expansion and Reform Content Standard 1: Students will analyze the period of expansion and reform in the. Era4.1.8.2 Analyze the development of regional tensions prior to the Civil War using a variety of primary and CCRA.R.1, 4, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 QUARTER 2 WHO Made America? Week 10 (October 17-21): Manifest Destiny Chapter : Manifest Destiny (1800-1850) Essential Question: Who was affected by American expansion and how? Era 4: Expansion and Reform Content Standard 1: Students will analyze the period of expansion and reform in the. Era4.1.8.1 Analyze multiple factors that affected territorial expansion and influenced the perspectives of people CCRA.R.1, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 Week 11 (October 24-28): Mexican/ American War, Pre Cursors to Civil War Chapter : Manifest Destiny (1800-1850) Chapter 10: The Union in Crisis (1846-1861) Essential Question: What social and economic factors contributed to the growing tension prior to the Civil War?
Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction 1850-1877 Content Standard 1: Students will analyze the period of expansion and reform in the. Era4.1.8.2 Analyze the development of regional tensions prior to the Civil War using a variety of primary and CCRA.R.1, 4, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 Era4.1.8.5 Evaluate actual and proposed laws as a means of addressing the issue of slavery prior to the Civil War CCRA.R.1, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W.1, 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 Week 12 (October 31- November 4): Civil War Chapter 11: The Civil War (1861-1865) Essential Question: What impact did the Civil War have on American identity? Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction 1850-1877 Content Standard 2: Students will analyze the American Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the social, economic, and political development of America. Era5.2.8.1 Develop historical arguments and explanations of causes of the Civil War using a variety of sources from multiple perspectives Era5.2.8.3 Analyze social and economic effects of the Civil War on America Era5.2.8.4 Analyze the historical significance of selected Civil War battles, events, and people Era5.2.8.5 Evaluate the legacy of the Civil War on the nation CCRA.R.1, 3, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W.1, 2, 7, 8,, 10 3, 4 Week 13 (November 7-11): Reconstruction Chapter 12: The Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) Essential Question: Why was Reconstruction unsuccessful?
Era 5: Civil War and Reconstruction 1850-1877 Content Standard 2: Students will analyze the American Civil War and Reconstruction and their effects on the social, economic, and political development of America. Era5.2.8.6 Evaluate successes and failures of Reconstruction (e.g., Reconstruction Plans, Freedman s Bureau, Civil War Amendments, sharecropping, crop liens, public education, African-American role in government) CCRA.R.1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 3, 4 Week 14 (November 14-18): Immigration Chapter 14: Immigration and Urbanization (1865-114) Essential Question: How did the new immigration of the later 1800s differ from that of the colonial era? Era 6: Development of the Industrial 1870-100 Content Standard 3: Students will analyze the development of the industrial United States and the economic and cultural transformation that led to modern America. Examine the effects of immigration after 1870 (e.g., social patterns, national unity, cultural diversity, conflicts) CCRA.R.1, 4, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 Week 15 (November 21-25): Thanksgiving Week 16 (November 28- December 2): 2 nd Industrial Revolution Chapter 13: The Triumph of Industry (1865-114) Essential Question: What were the conflicts between workers and industrialists?
Era 6: Development of the Industrial 1870-100 Content Standard 3: Students will analyze the development of the industrial United States and the economic and cultural transformation that led to modern America. Era6.3.8.1 Analyze economic, geographic, and technological growth associated with the Second Industrial Revolution and its impact on American society Era6.3.8.4 Examine government policies and laws that addressed the escalating labor conflicts and the rise of labor unions using primary and CCRA.R.1, 2, 3, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 3, 4 Week 17 (December 5-): Gilded Age Politics and Problems Chapter 16: Issues of the Gilded Age (1877-100) Essential Question: How did the politics of the era reflect American society? ELA-Alignmen t Era 6: Development of the Industrial 1870-100 Content Standard 3: Students will analyze the development of the industrial United States and the economic and cultural transformation that led to modern America. Era6.3.8.5 Analyze responses to social, economic, and political issues prior to 100 (e.g., successes and failures of Populism, economic depressions, civil service reform, Tammany Hall, business regulations) CCRA.R.1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 4 Week 18 (December 12-16): Populism & the West Chapter 15: The South and West Transformed (1865-100) Essential Question: How did the closing of the frontier affect American life?
Era 6: Development of the Industrial 1870-100 Content Standard 3: Students will analyze the development of the industrial United States and the economic and cultural transformation that led to modern America. Era6.3.8.6 Evaluate federal Indian policy, westward expansion, and the resulting struggles from a variety of perspectives using multiple sources CCRA.R.1, 2, 6, 7, 8,, 10 CCRA.W. 2, 7, 8,, 10 3, 4 QUARTER 3: How Did America Shape The World? Week 1 (January 2-6): American Imperialism Chapter 18: An Emerging World Power (180-117) Essential Question: Did America identity change as a result of overseas involvement? Era 7: Emergence of Modern America 180-130 Content Standard 1: Students will evaluate the territorial expansion and foreign policy of between 180 and 130. Era7.1.USH.1 Analyze social, economic, political, and geographic effects of acquiring new territories on the development of the (e.g., Spanish-American War, annexation of Hawaii) CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 20 (January -13): Progressivism Chapter 17: The Progressive Era (180-120) Essential Question: How did the Progressive movement establish modern America?
ELA-Alignmen t Era 7: Emergence of Modern America 180-130 Content Standard 2: Students will evaluate social, economic, and between 180 and 130. Era7.2.USH.2 Investigate the impact of the Progressive Era using a variety of sources and multiple perspectives CCRA.R.1, 4, 7, CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 21 (January 16-20): WWI Chapter 1: World War I and Beyond (114-120) Essential Question: In what ways did American involvement in WWI impact our position in world affairs? Era 7: Emergence of Modern America 180-130 Content Standard 1: Students will evaluate the territorial expansion and foreign policy of between 180 and 130. Era7.1.USH.2 Evaluate social, economic, and political motives for and impact of the involvement of the in World War I using multiple primary and Era7.1.USH.3 Analyze the historical significance of battles, events, and people during WWI Era7.1.USH.4 Investigate social, economic, and technological effects of World War I on American society (e.g., women s right to vote, new weapons, isolationism, nativism, Dawe s Plan, buying on credit) CCRA.SL.1, 3
Week 22 (January 23-27): Roaring 20s & Social Upheaval Chapter 20: The Twenties (11-12) Essential Question: Why was there so much social conflict in America in the 120s? Era 7: Emergence of Modern America 180-130 Content Standard 2: Students will evaluate social, economic, and between 180 and 130. Era7.2.USH.5 Examine reasons for and effects of social, economic, political, and cultural changes during the 120s (e.g., Harlem Renaissance, Lost Generation, prohibition, Stock Market, medical) Era7.2.USH.6 Construct historical arguments and explanations about the long-term impact of social, economic, political, and cultural changes that occurred during the 120s utilizing evidence from a variety of primary and CCRA.W.1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 23 (January 30-February 3): Hoover & the Great Depression Chapter 21: The Great Depression (128-132) Essential Question: In what ways was the Great Depression self- inflicted?
Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II 12-145 Content Standard 3: Students will evaluate social, economic, and during and following the Great Depression. Era8.3.USH.1 Analyze national and international causes of the Great Depression (e.g., political decisions, protectionism, speculation, world gold standard, tariffs, unemployment, environment) CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 24 (February 6-10): FDR & the Great Depression Chapter 22: The New Deal (132-141) Essential Question: How did the New Deal alter the relationship between government and citizens? Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II 12-145 Content Standard 3: Students will evaluate social, economic, and during and following the Great Depression. Era8.3.USH.2 Analyze the federal government s fiscal responses to the Great Depression Era8.3.USH.3 Construct historical arguments and explanations about social, economic, political, geographical, and environmental effects of the Great Depression on various regions from multiple perspectives Era8.3.USH.4 Evaluate the changing role of the federal government between 12 and 145 and the changing views of Americans toward the role of government from multiple perspectives using primary and CCRA.R.1, 4, 7, CCRA.W.1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, CCRA.SL.1, 3
Week 25 (February 13-17): Precursors to WWII Chapter 23: The Coming of War (131-142) Essential Question: Why did America attempt to avoid involvement in WWII? Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II 12-145 Content Standard 4: Students will evaluate social, economic, and during World War II. Era8.4.USH.1 Evaluate motives for and impact of the involvement of the in World War II (e.g., financial, material, human costs) Era8.4.USH.2 Examine the roles of national and foreign leaders during World War II using a variety of primary and 3 Week 26 (February 20-24): World at War Chapter24: World War II (141-145) Essential Question: How did American involvement change the direction of WWII? Era 8: The Great Depression and World War II 12-145 Content Standard 4: Students will evaluate social, economic, and during World War II. Era8.4.USH.3 Analyze the historical significance of battles, events, and people during World War II using a multiple sources Era8.4.USH.4 Investigate social, economic, and political effects of World War II on the American people from multiple perspectives using a variety of primary and 3
Era8.4.USH.5 Analyze the impact of advances in science and technology during World War II (e.g., Office of Scientific Research and Development, Manhattan Project, blood plasma, penicillin, radar, semiconductors, synthetic materials) Week 27 (February 27- March 3): Postwar America Chapter 26: Postwar Confidence and Anxiety (145-160) Essential Question: In what ways did American economics and culture of the 150 s reflect nuclear anxiety? Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 6: Students will analyze social, economic, and between 145 and 170. Era.6.USH.2 Analyze causes and effects of cultural changes on society in the United States (e.g., changing roles of women, forces of change on the nuclear family, suburbanization) Era.6.USH.3 Analyze the technological transformation of post-world War II America (e.g., communication, information processing, transportation, energy production, medical technology) CCRA.SL.1, 2,3,4 Week 28 (March 6-10): The Cold War Chapter 25: The Cold War (145-160) Essential Question: Why did Americans feel so strongly about opposing communism globally?
Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 5: Students will analyze international events and trends resulting in the emergence of as a superpower. Era.5.USH.2 Analyze the origins, developments, and effects of Soviet-American rivalry in the Cold War Era.5.USH.3 Analyze sources of conflict and confrontation during the post-world War II era Era.5.USH.4 Discuss the effects of changes in U.S. foreign policy following World War II from multiple perspectives CCRA.SL.1, 2,3,4 QUARTER 4: What is the American Identity? Week 30 (March 13-17): Wrap-up first half of 20 th century Essential Question: Has America reached it s apex? Week 31 (March 20-24): Spring Break Week 32 (March 27-31): The Civil Rights Era Chapter 27: The Civil Rights Movement (145-175) Essential Question: How effective was non-violence as a strategy in the civil rights movement?
Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 6: Students will analyze social, economic, and between 145 and 170. Analyze the roles of individuals, groups, and the government in securing civil rights during the mid-20 th century using a variety of primary and (e.g., minorities, women, NAACP, federal court cases, legislation, Twenty-fourth Amendment) CCRA.R.1, 3, 6, 7, 3 Week 33 (April 3-7): The Civil Rights Era Chapter 27: The Civil Rights Movement (145-175) Essential Question: In what ways did the civil rights movement change in the later years? Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 6: Students will analyze social, economic, and between 145 and 170. Analyze the roles of individuals, groups, and the government in securing civil rights during the mid-20 th century using a variety of primary and (e.g., minorities, women, NAACP, federal court cases, legislation, Twenty-fourth Amendment) CCRA.R.1, 3, 6, 7, 3 Week 34 (April 10-14): The Civil Right Era Chapter 30: An Era of Protest and Change (160-180) Essential Question: How successful were other civil rights movements of the compared to racial activities?
Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 6: Students will analyze social, economic, and between 145 and 170. Analyze the roles of individuals, groups, and the government in securing civil rights during the mid-20 th century using a variety of primary and (e.g., minorities, women, NAACP, federal court cases, legislation, Twenty-fourth Amendment) CCRA.R.1, 3, 6, 7, 3 Week 35 (April 17-21): A Time of Crisis Chapter 28: The Kennedy and Johnson Years (160-168) Essential Question: Was Johnson s New Society attainable? Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 6: Students will analyze social, economic, and between 145 and 170. Era.6.USH.4 Examine domestic policies of the federal government between 145 and 170 and the outcomes from multiple perspectives (e.g., New Frontier, Great Society, civil rights, social issues) CCRA.R.1, 3, 6, 7, 3 Week 36 (April 24-28): Vietnam Chapter 2: The Vietnam War Era (154-175) Essential Question: How did citizens opinions influence our participation in Vietnam?
Era : Post-war 145 to Early 170s-Content Standard 5: Students will analyze international events and trends resulting in the emergence of as a superpower. Era.5.USH.3 Analyze sources of conflict and confrontation during the post-world War II era (e.g., atomic bomb, Truman Doctrine, Korea, Vietnam, China, Berlin, Afghanistan, Cuba) CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 37 (May 1-5): 170 s Doldrums Chapter 31: A Crisis in Confidence (168-180) Essential Question: Why did America seem to struggle so badly in the 170s? Era 10: Contemporary 168 to Present Content Standard 7: Students will analyze domestic and foreign policies of the United States since 168. Era10.7.USH.2 Analyze effects of domestic policies on Americans in various social and economic groups (e.g., inflation, recession, taxes, unemployment, deficits, national debt, financial crisis, economic stimulus) CCRA.R.1, 3, 7 3 Week 38 (May 8-12): 180 s Excess Chapter 32: The Conservative Resurgence (180-13) Essential Question: In what ways was the rise of the Right a response to the 170s?
Era 10: Contemporary 168 to Present Content Standard 7: Students will analyze domestic and foreign policies of the United States since 168. Era10.8.USH.2 Analyze the effectiveness of citizens, institutions, and the government in addressing social and economic issues at the local, state, and national levels since 168 (e.g., environmental concerns, deregulation, unemployment, homelessness, medical care, food insecurity) CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 3 (May 15-1): America Today Chapter 33: Into a New Century (12-present) Essential Question: How different are we from America 100 years ago? How similar? Era 10: Contemporary 168 to Present-Content Standard 8: Students will analyze social and economic trends of since 168. Era10.8.USH.3 Evaluate the impact of social, economic, technological, and cultural transformations in the from 168 to the present (e.g., digital technology, Youth Movement, Equal Rights Movement, economic fluctuations, national debt crisis) CCRA.SL.1, 3 Week 40 (May 22-26): America Today Chapter 33: Into a New Century (12-present) Essential Question: What s YOUR role in America?
Era 10: Contemporary 168 to Present-Content Standard 8: Students will analyze social and economic trends of since 168.