6.1
New Jersey Social Studies Standards · 6th Grade
U.S. History: America in the World
Grade6th Grade
SubjectSocial Studies
Levelstrand
Child standards (50)
- 6.1.12.CivicsCM.14.aUse a variety of evidence, including quantitative data, to evaluate the impact community groups and state policies have had on increasing the youth vote.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.11.aUse a variety of sources to determine if American policies towards the Japanese during WWII were a denial of civil rights.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.13.aAnalyze the effectiveness of national legislation, policies, and Supreme Court decisions in promoting civil liberties and equal opportunities (i.e., the Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act, the Equal Rights Amendment, Title VII, Title IX, Affirmative Action, Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade).
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.14.aDraw from multiple perspectives and cite evidence to determine the extent to which nongovernmental organizations, special interest groups, third party political groups, and the media affect public policy.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.3.aCompare and contrast the successes and failures of political and social reform movements in New Jersey and the nation during the Antebellum period (i.e., the 1844 State Constitution, abolition, women’s rights, and temperance).
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.3.bJudge the fairness of government treaties, policies, and actions that resulted in Native American migration and removal.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.3.cExamine the origins of the antislavery movement and the impact of particular events, such as the Amistad decision, on the movement.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.4.aCompare and contrast historians’ interpretations of the impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments on African American's ability to participate in influencing governmental policies.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.4.bAnalyze how ideas found in key documents contributed to demanding equality for all (i.e., the Declaration of Independence, the Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the Gettysburg Address).
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.5.aAnalyze the effectiveness of governmental policies and of actions by groups and individuals to address discrimination against new immigrants, Native Americans, and African Americans.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.6.aUse a variety of sources from multiple perspectives to document the ways in which women organized to promote government policies designed to address injustice, inequality, and workplace safety (i.e., abolition, women’s suffrage, and the temperance movement).
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.6.bRelate the creation of African American advocacy organizations (i.e., the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) to United States Supreme Court decisions (i.e., Plessy v. Ferguson) and state and local governmental policies.
- 6.1.12.CivicsDP.7.aEvaluate the impact of government policies designed to promote patriotism and to protect national security during times of war on individual rights (i.e., the Espionage Act and the Sedition Amendment).
- 6.1.12.CivicsHR.11.aAssess the responses of the United States and other nations to the violation of human rights that occurred during the Holocaust and other genocides.
- 6.1.12.CivicsHR.11.bExplain the reasons for the creation of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and evaluate the effectiveness of United Nations' human rights policies and the commitment of the United States to them.
- 6.1.12.CivicsHR.15.aEvaluate the role of diplomacy in international conflicts and policies relating to refugees and asylum seekers.
- 6.1.12.CivicsHR.8.aAnalyze primary and secondary sources to explain how social intolerance, xenophobia, and fear of anarchism led to restrictive immigration and refugee laws, and the violation of the human rights of individuals and groups.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPD.1.aUse multiple sources to analyze the factors that led to an increase in the political rights and participation in government.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPD.14.aDraw from multiple perspectives and cite evidence to explain the conflicting ideologies and actions of political parties regarding spending priorities, the role of government in the economy, and social reforms.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPD.16.aConstruct a claim to describe how media and technology has impacted civic participation and deliberation.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPD.2.aCompare and contrast the arguments of Federalists and Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates and assess their continuing relevance.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.1.aExplain how British North American colonies adapted the British governance structure to fit their ideas of individual rights, economic growth, and participatory government.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.13.aCraft an argument as to the effectiveness of the New Jersey Constitution of 1947, New Jersey Supreme Court decisions (i.e., Hedgepeth and Williams v. Trenton Board of Education), and New Jersey’s laws in eliminating segregation and discrimination.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.14.aDraw from multiple perspectives to evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of the processes by which local, state, and national officials are elected.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.14.bUse case studies and evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of the checks and balances system in preventing one branch of national government from usurping too much power during contemporary times.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.14.cAnalyze how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution to define and expand individual rights and use evidence to document the long-term impact of these decisions on the protection of civil and human rights.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.14.dUse primary sources representing multiple perspectives and data to determine the effectiveness of the federal government in addressing health care, income equality, and immigration.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.2.aPrepare and articulate a point of view about the importance of individual rights, separation of powers, and governmental structure in New Jersey’s 1776 constitution and the United States Constitution.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.2.bExamine the emergence of early political parties and their views on centralized government and foreign affairs and compare these positions with those of today’s political parties.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.3.aAnalyze primary and secondary sources to determine the extent to which local and state issues, publications, and the rise of interest group and party politics impacted the development of democratic institutions and practices.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPI.3.bDescribe how the Supreme Court increased the power of the national government and promoted national economic growth during this era.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.10.aAnalyze how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution to define and expand individual rights and use evidence to document the long-term impact of these decisions on the protection of civil and human rights.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.10.bAssess the effectiveness of governmental policies enacted during the New Deal period in protecting the welfare of individuals (i.e., FDIC, NLRB, and Social Security).
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.15.aAnalyze the factors that led to the fall of communism in Eastern European countries and the Soviet Union and determine how the fall influenced the global power structure.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.16.aAnalyze government efforts to address intellectual property rights, personal privacy, and other ethical issues in science, medicine, and business that arise from the global use of new technologies.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.2.aUse primary sources to explain how judicial review made the Supreme Court an influential branch of government and construct an argument regarding the continuing impact of the Supreme Court today.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.4.aDraw from multiple sources to explain the ways in which prevailing attitudes, socioeconomic factors, and government actions (i.e., the Fugitive Slave Act and Dred Scott Decision) in the North and South (i.e., Secession) led to the Civil War.
- 6.1.12.CivicsPR.6.aUse a variety of sources from multiple perspectives to evaluate the effectiveness of Progressive reforms in preventing unfair business practices and political corruption and in promoting social justice.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.10.aConstruct a claim that evaluates short- and long-term impact of the expanded role of government on economic policy, capitalism, and society.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.12.aAssess the role of the public and private sectors in promoting economic growth and ensuring economic stability.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.13.aExplain how individuals and organizations used economic measures as weapons in the struggle for civil and human rights (e.g., the Montgomery Bus Boycott, sit downs).
- 6.1.12.EconEM.14.aRelate the changing manufacturing, service, science, and technology industries and educational opportunities to the economy and social dynamics in New Jersey.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.2.aExplain how the United States economy emerged from British mercantilism.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.2.bAssess the effectiveness of the new state and national governments attempts to respond to economic challenges including domestic (e.g., inflation, debt) and foreign trade policy issues.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.5.aAssess the impact of governmental efforts to regulate industrial and financial systems in order to provide economic stability.
- 6.1.12.EconEM.6.aDetermine how supply and demand influenced price and output during the Industrial Revolution.
- 6.1.12.EconET.11.aEvaluate the shift in economic resources from the production of domestic to military goods during World War II in terms of opportunity costs and trade-offs and analyze the impact of the post-war shift back to domestic production.
- 6.1.12.EconET.14.aUse current events to judge what extent the government should intervene at the local, state, and national levels on issues related to the economy.
- 6.1.12.EconET.14.bAnalyze economic trends, income distribution, labor participation (i.e., employment, the composition of the work force), and government and consumer debt and their impact on society.
- 6.1.12.EconET.2.aAnalyze how technological developments transformed the economy, created international markets, and affected the environment in New Jersey and the nation.