Given background information, students will be able to identify economic, social, and political issues surrounding the Gilded Age. Students will identify significant historical figures associated with the Gilded Age.

The student understands the causes of the Great Depression.

Given primary and secondary sources of information about selected New Deal measures (e.g., the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps or the passage of the Agricultural Adjustment Act), students will analyze how these measures affected various regions of the United States.

Given background information, students will identify the social and economic impact of World War II on the American home front, such as the Great Depression, rationing, and increased opportunity for women and minority employment.

Students will identify ways in which Cold War tensions were intensified.

Given a timeline, students will understand the political, economic, and social impact of selected U.S. political leaders on the world from the 1970s into the 21st century.

Given background information, students will describe the changing role of the United States as a world power during the Carter Administration.

Given information about social issues throughout U.S. history, students will describe the causes and effects of significant societal issues.

Given selected examples of American art, music, and literature, students will be able to identify the era of U.S. history that is reflected in the art.

Given background information about selected historical figures, students will be able to analyze the importance and contributions of women and people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the national identity and the cultural landscape.