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Standard Area - ARTS: NYS The Arts
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Standard Area - CDOS: NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies
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Standard Area - CSDF: NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency
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Standard Area - ELA: NYS Next Generation English Language Arts
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Standard Area - HPF: NYS Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences
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Standard Area - NY-MATH: NYS Next Generation Mathematics
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Standard Area - SEL: NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks
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Standard Area - SS: NYS Social Studies Framework
Standard Area - SS: NYS Social Studies Framework
Grade Level - SS.K: Kindergarten
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Grade Level - SS.K: Kindergarten
Grade Level - SS.1: Grade 1
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Grade Level - SS.9: Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
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Grade Level - SS.10: Grade 10: Global History and Geography II
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Grade Level - SS.10: Grade 10: Global History and Geography II
Grade Level - SS.11: Grade 11: United States History and Government
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Grade Level - SS.11: Grade 11: United States History and Government
Key Idea - SS.11.1:
COLONIAL FOUNDATIONS (1607– 1763): European colonization in North America prompted cultural contact and exchange among diverse peoples; cultural differences and misunderstandings at times led to conflict. A variety of factors contributed to the development of regional differences, including social and racial hierarchies, in colonial America.
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Key Idea - SS.11.1:
COLONIAL FOUNDATIONS (1607– 1763): European colonization in North America prompted cultural contact and exchange among diverse peoples; cultural differences and misunderstandings at times led to conflict. A variety of factors contributed to the development of regional differences, including social and racial hierarchies, in colonial America.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.1.a:
Contact between Native American groups and Europeans occurred through cultural exchanges, resistance efforts, and conflict.
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Contact between Native American groups and Europeans occurred through cultural exchanges, resistance efforts, and conflict.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.1.b:
A number of factors influenced colonial economic development, social structures, and labor systems causing variation by region.
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A number of factors influenced colonial economic development, social structures, and labor systems causing variation by region.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.1.c:
Colonial political developments were influenced by British political traditions, Enlightenment ideas, and the colonial experience. Self‐governing structures were common and yet varied across the colonies.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.1.c:
Colonial political developments were influenced by British political traditions, Enlightenment ideas, and the colonial experience. Self‐governing structures were common and yet varied across the colonies.
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Key Idea - SS.11.2:
CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1763 – 1824): Growing political and economic tensions led the American colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain. Once independent, the new nation confronted the challenge of creating a stable federal republic.
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Key Idea - SS.11.2:
CONSTITUTIONAL FOUNDATIONS (1763 – 1824): Growing political and economic tensions led the American colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain. Once independent, the new nation confronted the challenge of creating a stable federal republic.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.a:
Following the French and Indian War, the British government attempted to gain greater political and economic control over the colonies. Colonists resisted these efforts, leading to increasing tensions between the colonists and the British government.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.a:
Following the French and Indian War, the British government attempted to gain greater political and economic control over the colonies. Colonists resisted these efforts, leading to increasing tensions between the colonists and the British government.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.b:
Failed attempts to mitigate the conflicts between the British government and the colonists led the colonists to declare independence, which they eventually won through the Revolutionary War, which affected individuals in different ways.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.b:
Failed attempts to mitigate the conflicts between the British government and the colonists led the colonists to declare independence, which they eventually won through the Revolutionary War, which affected individuals in different ways.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.c:
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to a convention whose purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation and instead resulted in the writing of a new Constitution. The ratification debate over the proposed Constitution led the Federalists to agree to add a bill of rights to the Constitution.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.c:
Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation led to a convention whose purpose was to revise the Articles of Confederation and instead resulted in the writing of a new Constitution. The ratification debate over the proposed Constitution led the Federalists to agree to add a bill of rights to the Constitution.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.2.d:
Under the new Constitution, the young nation sought to achieve national security and political stability as the three branches of government established their relationships with each other and the states.
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Under the new Constitution, the young nation sought to achieve national security and political stability as the three branches of government established their relationships with each other and the states.
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Key Idea - SS.11.3:
EXPANSION, NATIONALISM, AND SECTIONALISM (1800 – 1865): As the nation expanded, growing sectional tensions, especially over slavery, resulted in political and constitutional crises that culminated in the Civil War.
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Key Idea - SS.11.3:
EXPANSION, NATIONALISM, AND SECTIONALISM (1800 – 1865): As the nation expanded, growing sectional tensions, especially over slavery, resulted in political and constitutional crises that culminated in the Civil War.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.3.a:
American nationalism was both strengthened and challenged by territorial expansion and economic growth.
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American nationalism was both strengthened and challenged by territorial expansion and economic growth.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.3.b:
Different perspectives concerning constitutional, political, economic, and social issues contributed to the growth of sectionalism.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.3.b:
Different perspectives concerning constitutional, political, economic, and social issues contributed to the growth of sectionalism.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.3.c:
Long‐standing disputes over States rights and slavery and the secession of Southern states from the Union sparked by the election of Abraham Lincoln led to the Civil War. After the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves became a major Union goal. The Civil War resulted in tremendous human loss and physical destruction.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.3.c:
Long‐standing disputes over States rights and slavery and the secession of Southern states from the Union sparked by the election of Abraham Lincoln led to the Civil War. After the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the slaves became a major Union goal. The Civil War resulted in tremendous human loss and physical destruction.
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Key Idea - SS.11.4:
POST‐CIVIL WAR ERA (1865 – 1900): Reconstruction resulted in political reunion and expanded constitutional rights. However, those rights were undermined and issues of inequality continued for African Americans, women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Chinese immigrants.
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POST‐CIVIL WAR ERA (1865 – 1900): Reconstruction resulted in political reunion and expanded constitutional rights. However, those rights were undermined and issues of inequality continued for African Americans, women, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and Chinese immigrants.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.4.a:
Between 1865 and 1900, constitutional rights were extended to African Americans. However, their ability to exercise these rights was undermined by individuals, groups, and government institutions.
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Between 1865 and 1900, constitutional rights were extended to African Americans. However, their ability to exercise these rights was undermined by individuals, groups, and government institutions.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.4.b:
The 14th and 15th amendments failed to address the rights of women.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.4.b:
The 14th and 15th amendments failed to address the rights of women.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.4.c:
Federal policies regarding westward expansion had positive effects on the national economy but negative consequences for Native Americans.
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Federal policies regarding westward expansion had positive effects on the national economy but negative consequences for Native Americans.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.4.d:
Racial and economic motives contributed to long‐standing discrimination against Mexican Americans and opposition to Chinese immigration.
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Racial and economic motives contributed to long‐standing discrimination against Mexican Americans and opposition to Chinese immigration.
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Key Idea - SS.11.5:
INDUSTRIALIZATION AND URBANIZATION (1870 – 1920): The United States was transformed from an agrarian to an increasingly industrial and urbanized society. Although this transformation created new economic opportunities, it also created societal problems that were addressed by a variety of reform efforts.
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INDUSTRIALIZATION AND URBANIZATION (1870 – 1920): The United States was transformed from an agrarian to an increasingly industrial and urbanized society. Although this transformation created new economic opportunities, it also created societal problems that were addressed by a variety of reform efforts.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.5.a:
New technologies and economic models created rapid industrial growth and transformed the United States.
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New technologies and economic models created rapid industrial growth and transformed the United States.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.5.b:
Rapid industrialization and urbanization created significant challenges and societal problems addressed by a variety of reform efforts.
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Rapid industrialization and urbanization created significant challenges and societal problems addressed by a variety of reform efforts.
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Key Idea - SS.11.6:
THE RISE OF AMERICAN POWER (1890 – 1920): Numerous factors contributed to the rise of the United States as a world power. Debates over the United States’ role in world affairs increased in response to overseas expansion and involvement in World War I. United States participation in the war had important effects on American society.
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THE RISE OF AMERICAN POWER (1890 – 1920): Numerous factors contributed to the rise of the United States as a world power. Debates over the United States’ role in world affairs increased in response to overseas expansion and involvement in World War I. United States participation in the war had important effects on American society.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.6.a:
In the late 1800s, various strategic and economic factors led to a greater focus on foreign affairs and debates over the United States’ role in the world.
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In the late 1800s, various strategic and economic factors led to a greater focus on foreign affairs and debates over the United States’ role in the world.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.6.b:
While the United States attempted to follow its traditional policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I, the nation eventually became involved in the war. President Woodrow Wilson led the nation into war with the hope of reforming the international order through his Fourteen Points.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.6.b:
While the United States attempted to follow its traditional policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I, the nation eventually became involved in the war. President Woodrow Wilson led the nation into war with the hope of reforming the international order through his Fourteen Points.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.6.c:
World War I had important social, political, and economic effects on American society.
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World War I had important social, political, and economic effects on American society.
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Key Idea - SS.11.7:
PROSPERITY AND DEPRESSION (1920 – 1939): The 1920s and 1930s were a time of cultural and economic changes in the nation. During this period the nation faced significant domestic challenges including the Great Depression.
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PROSPERITY AND DEPRESSION (1920 – 1939): The 1920s and 1930s were a time of cultural and economic changes in the nation. During this period the nation faced significant domestic challenges including the Great Depression.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.7.a:
The 1920s was a time of cultural change in the country, characterized by clashes between modern and traditional values.
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The 1920s was a time of cultural change in the country, characterized by clashes between modern and traditional values.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.7.b:
African Americans continued to struggle for social and economic equality while expanding their own thriving and unique culture. African American cultural achievements were increasingly integrated into national culture.
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African Americans continued to struggle for social and economic equality while expanding their own thriving and unique culture. African American cultural achievements were increasingly integrated into national culture.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.7.c:
For many Americans, the 1920s was a time of prosperity. However, underlying economic problems reflected by the stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s responses to the Great Depression increased the role of the federal government.
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For many Americans, the 1920s was a time of prosperity. However, underlying economic problems reflected by the stock market crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s responses to the Great Depression increased the role of the federal government.
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Key Idea - SS.11.8:
WORLD WAR II (1935 – 1945): The participation of the United States in World War II was a transformative event for the nation and its role in the world.
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WORLD WAR II (1935 – 1945): The participation of the United States in World War II was a transformative event for the nation and its role in the world.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.8.a:
As situations overseas deteriorated, President Roosevelt’s leadership helped move the nation from a policy of neutrality to a pro‐Allied position and ultimately direct involvement in the war.
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As situations overseas deteriorated, President Roosevelt’s leadership helped move the nation from a policy of neutrality to a pro‐Allied position and ultimately direct involvement in the war.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.8.b:
United States entry into World War II had a significant impact on American society.
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United States entry into World War II had a significant impact on American society.
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In response to World War II and the Holocaust, the United States played a major role in efforts to prevent such human suffering in the future.
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In response to World War II and the Holocaust, the United States played a major role in efforts to prevent such human suffering in the future.
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Key Idea - SS.11.9:
COLD WAR (1945 – 1990): In the period following World War II, the United States entered into an extended era of international conflict called the Cold War which influenced foreign and domestic policy for more than 40 years.
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COLD WAR (1945 – 1990): In the period following World War II, the United States entered into an extended era of international conflict called the Cold War which influenced foreign and domestic policy for more than 40 years.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.9.a:
After World War II, ideological differences led to political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In an attempt to halt the spread of Soviet influence, the United States pursued a policy of containment.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.9.a:
After World War II, ideological differences led to political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. In an attempt to halt the spread of Soviet influence, the United States pursued a policy of containment.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.9.b:
The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a nuclear arms race that eventually led to agreements that limited the arms buildup and improved United States‐Soviet relations.
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The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a nuclear arms race that eventually led to agreements that limited the arms buildup and improved United States‐Soviet relations.
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American strategic interests in the Middle East grew with the Cold War, the creation of the State of Israel, and the increased United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil. The continuing nature of the Arab‐Israeli dispute has helped define the contours of American policy in the Middle East.
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American strategic interests in the Middle East grew with the Cold War, the creation of the State of Israel, and the increased United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil. The continuing nature of the Arab‐Israeli dispute has helped define the contours of American policy in the Middle East.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.9.d:
A combination of factors contributed to the end of the Cold War including American policies and Soviet economic and political problems that led to the loss of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
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A combination of factors contributed to the end of the Cold War including American policies and Soviet economic and political problems that led to the loss of Soviet control over Eastern Europe.
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE/DOMESTIC ISSUES (1945 – present): Racial, gender, and socioeconomic inequalities were addressed by individuals, groups, and organizations. Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
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SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE/DOMESTIC ISSUES (1945 – present): Racial, gender, and socioeconomic inequalities were addressed by individuals, groups, and organizations. Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.10.a:
After World War II, long‐term demands for equality by African Americans led to the civil rights movement. The efforts of individuals, groups, and institutions helped to redefine African American civil rights, though numerous issues remain unresolved.
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After World War II, long‐term demands for equality by African Americans led to the civil rights movement. The efforts of individuals, groups, and institutions helped to redefine African American civil rights, though numerous issues remain unresolved.
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Individuals, diverse groups, and organizations have sought to bring about change in American society through a variety of methods.
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Individuals, diverse groups, and organizations have sought to bring about change in American society through a variety of methods.
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Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
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Varying political philosophies prompted debates over the role of the federal government in regulating the economy and providing a social safety net.
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Key Idea - SS.11.11:
THE UNITED STATES IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD (1990 – present) The United States’ political and economic status in the world has faced external and internal challenges related to international conflicts, economic competition, and globalization. Throughout this time period, the nation has continued to debate and define its role in the world.
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THE UNITED STATES IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD (1990 – present) The United States’ political and economic status in the world has faced external and internal challenges related to international conflicts, economic competition, and globalization. Throughout this time period, the nation has continued to debate and define its role in the world.
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Conceptual Understanding - SS.11.11.a:
The United States created a coalition to defeat Iraq in the Persian Gulf War (1991), but was reluctant to commit American military power through the rest of the decade.
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The United States created a coalition to defeat Iraq in the Persian Gulf War (1991), but was reluctant to commit American military power through the rest of the decade.
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In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States launched the War on Terror which involved controversial foreign and domestic policies.
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In response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States launched the War on Terror which involved controversial foreign and domestic policies.
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Globalization and advances in technology have affected the United States economy and society.
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Globalization and advances in technology have affected the United States economy and society.
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Grade Level - SS.12G: Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
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Grade Level - SS.12E: Grade 12: Economics, the Enterprise System, and Finance
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Social Studies Practice Standards - SS.SSP: Standards for Social Studies Practice
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Standard Area - TECH: Learning Standards for Technology
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Standard Area - WL: World Languages
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