Human and Institutional Responses to Pandemics and Ecological Crises

Complex Causation, Global Conflicts, and Crises

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Analyze how governments, scientific institutions, and civil communities reacted to historical epidemics (such as the 1918 Influenza) and ecological disasters (such as the Dust Bowl).

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Complex Causation, Global Conflicts, and Crises

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Analyze multi-layered causation models, global economic collapses, world wars, and the environmental and cultural forces driving conflict and cooperation.

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SS.H.4.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Analyze how people and institutions have reacted to environmental, scientific, and technological challenges.