The United States in World War I and World War II

Analyze the social, economic, and environmental transformations caused by westward movement and industrialization through diverse historical perspectives.

Use primary documents to investigate why millions immigrated to the United States in the 19th century and how their arrivals transformed American society.

Summarize the severe impacts of forced relocation and assimilation policies on Native American nations, highlighting tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation.

Compare the economic, political, and cultural divergences between the North and South to explain the outbreak of the American Civil War.

Explain how the leadership, military decisions, and courageous actions of diverse individuals and groups shaped the trajectory and outcome of the Civil War.

Craft an evidence-based argument explaining how Union resources, strategy, and critical turning-point battles led to victory over the Confederacy.

Identify the Civil War's major constitutional, social, and economic consequences and explain how Reconstruction outcomes continue to resonate today.

Compare the motivations for and desired outcomes of American entry into World War I and World War II.

Examine American participation in Cold War proxy wars and 21st-century conflicts to craft an evidence-based claim about America's role in the world.

Build evidence-based arguments to evaluate which 20th- and 21st-century event had the greatest lasting impact on the nation.

Connect the causes, strategies, and lasting effects of major 20th-century social movements and their visionary leaders.

Research and summarize the accomplishments, cultural traditions, and civic contributions of diverse minority communities in the modern United States.

Investigate pressing national issues and evaluate methods of civic engagement to propose actionable, student-supported solutions.