US History II 10 Essential Questions

US History II 10 Essential Questions

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

This might help you if you need in question generation too!

  1. How has the idea of The American Dream influenced the lives of Americans and how has its definition changed over time?


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


  1. How has Religion, Philosophy and Ideology affected the US?


  1. How is Power acquired and what measures does it take to Protect Itself?


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


  1. How have the Costs of War affected the development of 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 have citizens affected the growth and change of Political Parties and Government?


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


  1.   How have advances in Technology impacted the development of the country and the American people?


    11.  How does Content Knowledge change or reinforce how you see your 

           values and decisions in your role as a citizen?


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