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Mrs. KnappUS HistoryUnit 14: Contemporary AmericaSOL ReviewSTANDARD VUS.133The student will demonstrate knowledge of United States foreign policy since World War II bye)explaining the impact of presidents of the United States since 1988 on foreign policy.Essential UnderstandingWith the end of the Cold War, the United States changed its goals and policies.Involvement in conflicts in other areas of the world have been an integral part of United States foreign policy in the modern era.Essential KnowledgeSelected post-Cold War era goals and policiesForeign AidHumanitarian AidSupport Human RightsGeorge H.W. Bush (1989-1993)Fall of communism in Eastern EuropeReunification of GermanyCollapse of YugoslaviaBreakup of the Soviet statePersian Gulf War (1990-1991)First war where American women served in combat rolesOperation Desert StormWilliam J. Clinton (1993-2001)North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Full diplomatic relations with VietnamLifted economic sanctions against South Africa when its government ended its policy of apartheidNATO action in former YugoslaviaGeorge W. BushTerrorist attacks on United States soil (9-11)War in AfghanistanWar in IraqSTANDARD VUS.15aThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today bya)examining the role the United States Supreme Court has played in defining a constitutional right to privacy, affirming equal rights and upholding the rule of law.Essential UnderstandingThe membership of the US Supreme Court has changed over time.The decisions of the US Supreme Court have expanded individual rights in the years since Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka (1954).Essential KnowledgeThe membership of the US Supreme Court has included women and minorities such as Sandra Day O’Connor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Clarence Thomas.The civil rights movement of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s provided a model that other groups have used to extend civil rights and equal justice.The US Supreme Court protects the individual rights enumerated in the Constitution of the United States.The US Supreme Court identified a constitutional basis for a right to privacy that is protected from government interference.The US Supreme Court invalidates legislative acts and executive actions that the justices agree exceed the authority granted to government officials by the Constitution of the United States.STANDARD VUS.15bThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today byb)analyzing the changing patterns of immigration, the reasons new immigrants choose to come to this country, their contributions to contemporary America, and the debates over immigration policy.Essential UnderstandingRising immigration has increased American diversity and redefined American identity.Essential KnowledgeNew and increasing immigration to the United States has been taking place from many diverse countries, especially Asian and Latin American countries.Reasons for immigrationPolitical freedomEconomic opportunityIssues related to immigration policyStrain on government servicesFilling low paying jobs in the United StatesBorder issuesPathway to citizenshipBilingual educationIncreasing cultural diversityContributions of immigrantsDiversity in music, the arts, and literatureRole in labor forceExpanded source of scientists and engineersSTANDARD VUS.15cThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today byc)explaining the media influence on contemporary American culture and how scientific and technological advances affect the workplace, health care, and education.Essential UnderstandingDramatic advances in technology have affected life in America in many significant areas.The American space program was a triumph of American technological prowess.Technology can make communication and information more accessible.Essential KnowledgeIn the early 1960s, President John Kennedy pledged increased support for the American space program. The race to the moon continued through the 1960s. U.S. astronaut John Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth. In 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto the moon’s surface. He proclaimed, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Sally Ride was the first female astronaut in the United States.Over the past three decades improved technology and media have brought about better access to communication and information for rural areas, businesses, and individual consumers. As a result, many more Americans have access to global information and viewpoints. Examples of technological advancesCable TV/24-hour news (CNN)Personal computersCellular phonesWorld Wide WebChanges in work/school/health careTelecommutingDistance learningGrowth of service industriesBreakthroughs in medical research, including the development of the vaccine for polio by Dr. Jonas SalkOutsourcing and offshoringSTANDARD VUS.15dThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today byd)examining the impact of the “Reagan Revolution” on federalism, the role of government, and state and national elections since 1988.Essential UnderstandingRonald Reagan’s policies had an impact on the relationship between the federal and state governments.The conservative political philosophy of President Reagan prompted a re-evaluation of the size and role of government in the economy and society of contemporary America.Essential KnowledgePresident Regan and conservative Republicans advocated forTax cutsTransfer of responsibilities to state governmentsAppointments of judges/justices who exercised “judicial restraint”Reduction in the number and scope of government programs and regulationsStrengthened American militaryThe “Reagan Revolution” extended beyond his tenure in office withThe election of his vice president, George H.W. BushThe election of a centrist Democrat, William ClintonThe Republican sweep of congressional elections and state houses in the 1990sThe election of George W. BushSTANDARD VUS.15eThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today bye)assessing the role of government actions that impact the economy.Essential UnderstandingThe federal government has the ability to influence the United States economy. It bases its decisions on economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product, exchange rates, inflation, and unemployment rates.Essential KnowledgeGovernment promotes a healthy economy characterized by full employment and low inflation through actions ofFederal Reserve – monetary policy decisions control the supply of money and credit to expand or contract economic growthPresident and Congress – fiscal policy decisions determine levels of government taxation and spending; government regulates the economySTANDARD VUS.15fThe student will demonstrate knowledge of economic, social, cultural, and political developments in recent decades and today byf)assessing the role of the United States in a world confronted by international terrorism.Essential UnderstandingThe United States formulates domestic and international policy in an effort to confront terrorism.Essential KnowledgeUnited States responses to terrorismHeightened security at home (Patriot Act)Diplomatic and military initiativesPresidentsGeorge H.W. BushWilliam J. ClintonGeorge W. BushFall of ______________ in ___________ EuropeReunification of _____________Collapse of ______________Breakup of the _________ statePersian Gulf War (1990-1991)First war where American ________ served in ________ rolesOperation ________ StormNorth American Free Trade Agreement (__________)Full ______________ relations with ___________Lifted _________ sanctions against ____________ when its government ended its policy of __________________ action in former ____________________________ attacks on United States soil (9-11)War in _____________War in ________Role of the US Supreme CourtThe membership of the US Supreme Court has included ____________ and ___________ such as ___________________, _________________________, and _____________________.The civil rights movement of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s provided a _________ that other groups have used to extend civil rights and ____________ justice.The US Supreme Court protects the ______________ rights enumerated in the _____________ of the United States.The US Supreme Court identified a ____________________ basis for a right to ________ that is protected from ____________________ interference.The US Supreme Court _________________ legislative acts and ____________ actions that the justices agree ____________ the authority granted to government officials by the _____________________ of the United States.ImmigrationReasonsIssuesContributions______________ freedom____________ opportunityStrain on government ____________Filling ________ paying jobs in the United States___________ issuesPathway to _____________________________ educationIncreasing _____________ diversityDiversity in _________, the ______, and literatureRole in ________ force______________ source of scientists and engineersTechnologySpace ProgramExamples of Technological AdvancesChanges in Work/School/Healthcare1960s brought race to the moon and increased support for American space program by President ______________US astronaut ____________ was the first American to orbit the EarthAmerican astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto the moon’s surface in ______Who said, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”? ___________________________ was the first female astronaut in the United StatesCable TV/24 hour news (_______)Personal ___________Cellular phonesWorld Wide WebTelecommutingDistance learningGrowth of service industriesBreakthroughs in medical research, including the development of the vaccine for polio by ________________Outsourcing and ________________Effects of Reagan RevolutionReagan and Conservative Republicans advocated forExtended beyond Reagan’s tenure in office with________ cutsTransfer of responsibilities to __________ governmentsAppointments of judges/justices who exercised “_____________________”Reduction in the ____________ and scope of government programs and ________________Strengthened American ______________The election of his vice president, ___________________The election of a centrist Democrat, ___________________The Republican sweep of ______________________ elections and state houses in the 1990sThe election of ___________________Role of Government in the EconomyGovernment promotes a healthy economy characterized by full employment and low inflation through actions of______________________ – monetary policy decisions control the _______ of money and _________ to expand or contract economic ______________President and Congress – ____________ policy decisions determine ____________ of government _____________ and ________________; government regulates the _______________Role of United States in International TerrorismUnited States responses to terrorismHeightened ____________ at home (___________ Act)__________________ and _____________ initiatives ................
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