US History II 10 Essential Questions

US History II 10 Essential Questions

Purpose- every unit, we connect lessons and assessment questions to these questions!

8/30/23 Student Learning Objective- Students will relate the questions to Reconstruction!

Directions- During the discussion, write down good answers to these questions in your own words!

  1. How have various groups attempted to Access Their Rights and how have they been Opposed?

  1. How has the rise of Mass Media influenced and transformed Culture?

  1. How does the drive to acquire Wealth influence America?

  1. Where does the drive for Expansion come from and what is its impact on America and the rest of the world?

  1. How has the rise and fall of the Industry / Labor and the Labor Movement shaped the American work environment and Economy?

  1. How have the Political Parties established and transformed their platforms to adapt to changing values in society to appeal to the masses and how have citizens affected the growth and change of political parties and government? Connection to Reconstruction

  1. How have advances in Technology impacted the development of the country and the American people?
  2. How is Power acquired and what measures does it take to Protect Itself? Page 465
  3. How have the cost and spoils of war affected the development of America?
  4. How has the idea of the American Dream influenced the lives of Americans and how does it evolve over time?
  5. How does [the content] change or reinforce how you see your values and decisions in your role in society (Civic identity)?

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