LLPH Units 9-16

259 items

Black and white illustration of a historical battle scene with soldiers and native figures on horseback.

Chapter 9: 1877-1898

Unit - 5 Lessons

Unit

5 Lessons

Invite students to explore how a changing view of government’s responsibility during the Gilded Age affected American society.

The photograph shows marines lined up in a clearing surrounded by palm trees.

The Annexation of Hawaii DBQ

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

100 Min

Use this Lesson with The Annexation of Hawaii Narrative to show how American policymakers and businesses looked outside U.S. borders to continue expanding American influence.

100 Min

The illustration depicts workers building a wall labeled with derogatory terms, reflecting anti-Chinese sentiment in the past.

Industry and Immigration in the Gilded Age

Lesson - 4 Activities

Lesson

4 Activities

85 Min

Use this Lesson with the Cartoon Analysis: Immigration in the Gilded Age, 1882–1896 Primary Source to highlight the way immigrants were regarded and treated during the Gilded Age.

85 Min

Black and white photo of an older man in a patterned coat and cap, standing by a stone railing outdoors.

Debating Industrial Progress: Andrew Carnegie vs. Henry George

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

65 Min

Use this Lesson with the Andrew Carnegie and the Creation of U.S. Steel Narrative and the Were the Titans of the Gilded Age "Robber Barons" or "Entrepreneurial Industrialists"? Point-Counterpoint to highlight the impact businessmen like Carnegie had on industry and philanthropy in the Gilded Age.

65 Min

Political cartoon depicting wealthy monopolists influencing senators in a legislative chamber.

Populists and Socialists in the Gilded Age

Lesson - 3 Activities

Lesson

3 Activities

75 Min

Use this Lesson with the Ignatius Donnelly and the 1892 Populist Platform Narrative and the William Jennings Bryan, "Cross of Gold," speech 1896 speech Primary Source to give students a deeper understanding of Gilded Age political platforms.

75 Min

Black and white portraits of two distinguished men in formal attire, facing each other against a textured background.

Debating Strategies for Change: Booker T. Washington vs. W.E.B. Du Bois

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

65 Min

Use this Lesson with the Booker T. Washington, "Speech to the Cotton States and International Exposition," 1895 Primary Source to allow students to analyze and compare arguments for the early African American civil rights movement.

65 Min

Political cartoon depicting historical figures engaging in conflict over a map of an island, with exaggerated features and actions.

Were the Titans of the Gilded Age “Robber Barons” or “Entrepreneurial Industrialists”?

Activity

40 Min

Was the economic growth in the country during the Gilded Age justified if it was built on the backs of American workers? Mark Summers and John Steele Gordon debate this question.

A chart outlining arguments about the Gilded Age titans as "Robber Barons" or "Entrepreneurial Industrialists."

Were the Titans of the Gilded Age “Robber Barons” or “Entrepreneurial Industrialists” Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

A large hand with a watch points down at a cartoonish map of New Jersey, depicting dominance and control.

Were Urban Bosses Essential Service Providers or Corrupt Politicians?

Activity

40 Min

Were urban leaders more like "Boss" Tweed, who is infamous for his corruption, or did most benefit their communities by providing services that local governments did not? Stephanie Hinnershitz and Mark Summers debate which narrative about these urban bosses was more accurate.

Table comparing claims about urban bosses as service providers or corrupt politicians.

Were Urban Bosses Essential Service Providers or Corrupt Politicians Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Map showing settled areas in the U.S. in 1860, with patterns indicating settlements from 1830 to 1860.

Was Frederick Jackson Turner’s Frontier Thesis Myth or Reality?

Activity

40 Min

Did western expansion fuel the individualism seen in the American character? Andrew Fisher and Bradley J. Birzer debate the validity of Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis.

Table comparing claims regarding Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis with summaries and issues discussed.

Was Frederick Jackson Turner’s Frontier Thesis Myth or Reality Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Cartoon of a rotund man with a dollar sign for a head, captioned about Tammany's victory at a convention.

Cartoon Analysis: Thomas Nast Takes on “Boss” Tweed, 1871

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Promotional poster for Indian land for sale, listing properties and prices in various states. Historical context included.

The Dawes Act, 1887

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white photograph of a group of ten Indigenous individuals posed outdoors, with a building in the background.

Images from the Carlisle Indian School, 1880s

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Black and white portrait of a man with a mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie.

Grover Cleveland’s Veto of the Texas Seed Bill, 1887

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Portrait of Edward Bellamy alongside the cover of his book "Looking Backward."

Edward Bellamy, Looking Backward, 2000–1887, 1888

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

The front page of a pamphlet titled Southern Horrors, Lynch Law in All Its Phases.

Ida B. Wells, “Lynch Law,” 1893

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man in period clothing sits at a desk surrounded by stacks of books and documents in a vintage office setting.

Frederick Jackson Turner, “The Significance of the Frontier in American History,” 1893

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A historical black-and-white photo of a man speaking to a large crowd outdoors.

Booker T. Washington, “Speech to the Cotton States and International Exposition,” 1895

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A caricature of Uncle Sam speaking to an immigrant at a gateway, depicting issues of immigration and nationality.

Cartoon Analysis: Immigration in the Gilded Age, 1882–1896

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Political cartoon depicting a man holding a cross and a crown of thorns, with labels referencing political themes.

William Jennings Bryan, “Cross of Gold” Speech, 1896

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

An illustrated scene of a man using a horse-drawn machine for harvesting crops, titled "Champion."

Chapter 9 Introductory Essay: 1877-1898

Essay - 6849 Words

Essay

6849 Words

What impact did industrialization have on American society?

Map of the Union Pacific Railway and its connections across the United States, featuring various routes and locations.

The Transcontinental Railroad

Essay - 2622 Words

Essay

2622 Words

What were the societal impact of the transcontinental railroad?

Black and white photo of a bridge over water, with a steamboat passing beneath it.

The Brooklyn Bridge

Essay - 2146 Words

Essay

2146 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the settlement of the West from 1877 to 1898.

A rocky hill surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.

George Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn

Essay - 3156 Words

Essay

3156 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the settlement of the West from 1877 to 1898.

A man in a bowler hat leans against a ballot box with a sign reading "In counting there is strength."

William “Boss” Tweed and Political Machines

Essay - 2160 Words

Essay

2160 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences between the political parties during the Gilded Age.

Andrew Carnegie and the Creation of U.S. Steel

Essay - 2348 Words

Essay

2348 Words

Explore how Carnegie became one of the richest men in the U.S.

Black and white photo of cowboys on horseback in an open field.

Cowboys and Cattle Drives

Essay - 2795 Words

Essay

2795 Words

Why do Americans romanticize the image of cowboys?

Ida B. Wells and the Campaign against Lynching

Essay - 1848 Words

Essay

1848 Words

How did Ida Wells fight for justice for African Americans?

The Annexation of Hawaii

Essay - 2523 Words

Essay

2523 Words

Was the annexation of Hawaii an act of imperialism?

Historic brick building with multiple windows and a peaked roof, known as Hull House in Chicago.

Jane Addams, Hull House, and Immigration

Essay - 2404 Words

Essay

2404 Words

How did Jane Addams help immigrants in the U.S.?

A historical flag featuring symbols and text related to the Texas Alliance from 1878.

Ignatius Donnelly and the 1892 Populist Platform

Essay - 2871 Words

Essay

2871 Words

What sparked the rise of the Populist movement?

A mob of people hold clubs and crowd around a building.

The Homestead Strike

Essay - 2602 Words

Essay

2602 Words

Why did unions and management battle each other in the 1890s?

An elderly man seated indoors, dressed in formal attire, with dark surroundings and soft lighting.

Plessy v. Ferguson

Essay - 2793 Words

Essay

2793 Words

How did Plessy v Ferguson affect segregation in the U.S.?

Image shows a crowd of American men beating Chinese men in the street and destroying their property.

The Chinese Exclusion Act

Essay - 2373 Words

Essay

2373 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how cultural and economic factors affected migration patterns over time.

Illustration depicting women advocating for women's rights, holding banners, umbrellas, and displaying various expressions.

Chapter 10: 1898-1919

Unit - 3 Lessons

Unit

3 Lessons

Invite students to explore how the Progressive vision shaped American politics, society, and foreign policy from 1898 to 1917.

Two women in historical clothing, one seated and the other standing, examining a document together.

Women’s Suffrage and the Nineteenth Amendment

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

75 Min

Use this Lesson with Alice Paul and the Struggle for Women's Suffrage Narrative, the Elihu Root vs. William Jennings Bryan on Women's Suffrage, 1894-1914 Primary Source, and the Carrie Chapman Catt, Open Address to the U.S. Congress, 1917 Primary Source to further explore the journey of the women's suffrage movement.

75 Min

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with a prominent mustache and hair.

Schenck v. United States DBQ

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

80 Min

Use this Lesson with The Espionage Act of 1917 Primary Source to explore how domestic groups who spoke out against U.S. involvement in World War I were treated. Facilitation Notes: Students should know how to approach primary sources, as well as some factual background regarding the events and time period of World War 1.

80 Min

Protesters wearing hats with words like "Trust," "Monopoly," and "Bribery," holding a sign that says "Rule or Ruin."

The Progressive Movement DBQ

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

80 Min

Use this Lesson with the Wilsonian Progressivism Narrative and the Did the Progressive Movement Diverge from Founding Principles and Did It Affect the Purpose of Government? Point-Counterpoint to understand the Progressive Era.

80 Min

Historic assembly in a congressional chamber with a speaker at the podium and an American flag in the background.

Did the Progressive Movement Diverge from Founding Principles and Did It Affect the Purpose of Government?

Activity

40 Min

In pressing for drastic changes in American society, did the Progressive movement stay true to Founding principles? Mark Thomas and Joseph Postell debate this question.

Infographic comparing two claims about the Progressive Movement and its divergence from founding principles.

Did the Progressive Movement Diverge from Founding Principles and Did It Affect the Purpose of Government Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Illustration of an eagle over a map of the United States, labeled "1898" with various territories marked.

Redfield Proctor vs. Mark Twain on American Imperialism, 1898–1906

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A political cartoon depicting a man digging a canal on a map highlighting North and South America.

Cartoon Analysis: A Lesson for Anti-Expansionists, Victor Gillam, 1899

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A man in a light gray suit and tie, standing outdoors with a neutral expression against a textured background.

Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, 1906

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Historic image of young male workers in a factory setting, with machinery and tools visible in the background.

Lewis Hine, Photographs Documenting Child Labor, 1908

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Three women in early 20th-century attire, wearing large hats, standing outside a building with steps.

Elihu Root vs. William Jennings Bryan on Women’s Suffrage, 1894–1914

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, wearing a high-collared garment.

Carrie Chapman Catt, Open Address to the U.S. Congress, 1917

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white newspaper advertisement featuring Jack O'Connor promoting Coca-Cola with a call to action.

Business and Advertising in the Early Twentieth Century, 1910–1917

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Black and white photo of protestors holding banners demanding the release of political prisoners.

The Espionage Act of 1917

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

George M. Cohan, Over There, 1917

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A historical photo of soldiers in uniform with a man in a top hat, standing in front of a building.

Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points, 1918

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Historical photograph of military leaders posing together outdoors, featuring three men in military attire and surrounding soldiers.

Chapter 10 Introductory Essay: 1898-1919

Essay - 9808 Words

Essay

9808 Words

How did immigration/global affairs affect the U.S. from 1898-1919?

Stock certificate for the Standard Oil Company, dated 1873, featuring ornate design and handwritten signatures.

Ida M. Tarbell’s Crusade against Standard Oil

Essay - 2523 Words

Essay

2523 Words

Was John Rockefeller a captain of industry or robber baron?

Illustration of a woman leading a suffrage procession on horseback in Washington, D.C., March 3, 1913.

Alice Paul and the Struggle for Women’s Suffrage

Essay - 2705 Words

Essay

2705 Words

How did Alice Paul fight for equality of the sexes?

Colorful depiction of the USS Maine explosion in Havana Harbor, with ships and debris in the background.

Remember the Maine! Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders

Essay - 2475 Words

Essay

2475 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the effects of the Spanish-American War.

Map of the United States highlighting territorial divisions from 1820 to 1848, including borders and regions.

Westward Expansion and the Quest to Conserve

Essay - 2547 Words

Essay

2547 Words

By the end of this section, you will compare attitudes toward the use of natural resources from 1890 to 1945.

An African American man drinks from a water fountain labeled Colored.

Jim Crow and Progressivism

Essay - 2618 Words

Essay

2618 Words

By the end of this section, you will compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.

Black and white image of a cargo ship navigating through a canal, surrounded by flags and lush greenery.

The Panama Canal

Essay - 2647 Words

Essay

2647 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences in attitudes about the nation's proper role in the world.

Black and white portrait of a man in a suit standing beside a large column.

Speaker Joseph Cannon Dethroned

Essay - 2281 Words

Essay

2281 Words

By the end of this section, you will compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.

A large crowd gathered at a decorated outdoor event with American flags and bunting on a building.

Wilsonian Progressivism

Essay - 2098 Words

Essay

2098 Words

By the end of this section, you will compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.

Painting depicting sailors on a naval ship with a large gun, conveying a historical maritime scene.

The Philippine-American War

Essay - 2791 Words

Essay

2791 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the effects of the Spanish-American War.

A historical black and white photo of a submarine with crew members on deck in a harbor setting.

America Enters World War I

Essay - 2371 Words

Essay

2371 Words

Why did the U.S. become involved in World War I?

Nine soldiers in military uniforms pose for a group photo, some wearing medals, on a ship.

Over There: The U.S. Soldier in World War I

Essay - 2231 Words

Essay

2231 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and consequences of U.S. involvement in World War I.

Group photograph of a cotton planter with workers and children in a cotton field in West Point, Mississippi.

The Great Migration

Essay - 2183 Words

Essay

2183 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of international and internal migration patterns over time.

A large crowd gathered at a political convention with speakers and tables in a historic venue.

The Election of 1912

Essay - 2419 Words

Essay

2419 Words

By the end of this section, you will compare the goals and effects of the Progressive reform movement.

Group portrait of military personnel in uniforms, standing and seated on grass in a wooded area.

The Treaty of Versailles

Essay - 2741 Words

Essay

2741 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and consequences of U.S. involvement in World War I.

A man in a bowler hat stands next to an early 20th-century automobile with a crowd in the background.

Chapter 11: 1920-1932

Unit - 3 Lessons

Unit

3 Lessons

Invite students to explore how the modernization of the American economy and society led to cultural conflict during the 1920s.

Black and white portrait of a bearded man wearing a white shirt, looking directly at the camera.

Ernest Hemingway and the Lost Generation

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

90 Min

Use this Lesson to have students analyze the effect of WWI on western culture and how this was dealt with by authors such as Ernest Hemingway.

90 Min

Political cartoon depicting violence, oppression, and racial themes, featuring a shield and symbolic figures.

The KKK during Reconstruction vs. the KKK in the 1920s

Lesson

85 Min

Use this Lesson with the Postwar Race Riots Narrative, The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s Narrative, and Marcus Garvey, "Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World," 1920 Primary Source to highlight the struggles of African Americans during the 1920s.

A man in a tuxedo and woman in a blue dress pose in a vintage setting with a "Cadillac" sign in the background.

The Blues and the Great Migration

Lesson

Use this Lesson with the Langston Hughes, "I, Too" and "The Weary Blues," 1920 and 1925 Primary Source and the Andy Razaf (lyrics), Thomas "Fats" Waller and Harry Brooks (score), "Ain't Misbehavin'," Jazz and the Radio, 1929 Primary Source to show students how migration influence art and literature through the Harlem Renaissance movement. In this lesson, developed by and included with the permission of Teach Rock , students will analyze various accounts of the Great Migration to address the following question: How did the Great Migration spread southern culture and help give the blues a central place in American popular music?

A woman in a coat leans on a car wheel cover with "Repeal the 18th Amendment" written on it.

Was Prohibition a Success or a Failure?

Activity

40 Min

Given the impact on the economic, social, and political lives of Americans, was the outlawing of the manufacturing and sale of alcohol a wise policy? David E. Hamilton and Johnathan O’Neill debate this question.

A table comparing claims about the success or failure of Prohibition in the United States.

Was Prohibition a Success or a Failure Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man in a suit, looking directly at the viewer.

Should Herbert Hoover Be Considered an Activist President?

Activity

40 Min

Did Herbert Hoover use unprecedented federal power to try to stymy the calamities of the Great Depression or was he a conservative who tried to uphold the traditional governing structure of the country? Glen Jeansonne and Michael Parrish debate the question.

Graphic discussing Herbert Hoover's presidency, featuring claims and prompts for analysis on his activism.

Should Herbert Hoover Be Considered an Activist President Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

A woman stands at the base of a stairway labeled with various occupations, symbolizing social mobility and opportunity.

Cartoon Analysis: Elmer Andrews Bushnell, “The Sky Is Now Her Limit,” 1920

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A cartoon depicting Uncle Sam delivering a message to imprisoned figures labeled "Lenin" and "Trotsky".

Mitchell Palmer, “The Case against the Reds,” 1920

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white portrait of a man seated at a desk, wearing formal attire and looking towards the camera.

Marcus Garvey, “Declaration of the Rights of the Negro Peoples of the World,” 1920

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white image of a man in a bowler hat and a woman in a straw hat standing together on a street.

Charlie Chaplin, The Kid, 1921

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A group of women of different ethnicities and cultural dress stand together and hold signs that read No More War.

Alice Paul and the Equal Rights Amendment (Lucretia Mott Amendment), 1923

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man in a suit examines a document, with a serious expression, standing in an indoor setting.

Ellison DuRant Smith, “Shut the Door,” 1924

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Man typing on a typewriter at a desk, with a lamp illuminating the workspace.

Langston Hughes, “I, Too” and “The Weary Blues,” 1920 and 1925

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A vintage black and white photo of a jazz band with musicians posing with various instruments on stage.

Andy Razaf (lyrics), Thomas “Fats” Waller and Harry Brooks (score), “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” Jazz and the Radio, 1929

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Historical depiction of a crowded congressional chamber with an American flag and prominent speakers at a podium.

Chapter 11 Introductory Essay: 1920-1932

Essay - 7853 Words

Essay

7853 Words

What challenges did the U.S. face in the post-WWI era?

Men in overcoats and hats sit on rows of benches.

The Red Scare and Civil Liberties

Essay - 3059 Words

Essay

3059 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of international and internal migration patterns over time.

A family of nine poses for a photo, wearing early 20th-century attire, with suitcases nearby.

Postwar Race Riots

Essay - 2399 Words

Essay

2399 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of developments in popular culture in the United States over time.

Group of police officers in uniform wearing masks during a public health crisis, marching on a cobblestone street.

The Spanish Flu of 1919

Essay - 2170 Words

Essay

2170 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of international and internal migration patterns over time.

Men sit around a U-shaped table. A group of men sit at a table in the middle and sign some papers. Other men sit around the room and in balconies. Multiple flags are posted at the back of the room.

U.S. Foreign Policy between the Wars

Essay - 2213 Words

Essay

2213 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences in attitudes about the nation's proper role in the world.

Black and white photo of figures in white robes and hoods walking near an early model car.

The Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s

Essay - 2537 Words

Essay

2537 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of developments in popular culture in the United States over time.

Henry Ford and Alfred P. Sloan: Industrialization and Competition

Essay - 2393 Words

Essay

2393 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the innovations in communication and technology in the United States over time.

A formal portrait of a man in a dark suit with a tie, seated and looking slightly to the side.

“Silent Cal” Coolidge

Essay - 2498 Words

Essay

2498 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of developments in popular culture in the United States over time.

A satirical illustration depicting a staircase with labels representing critiques of Christianity and modernist beliefs.

The Scopes Trial

Essay - 2531 Words

Essay

2531 Words

A man stands beside the airplane "Spirit of St. Louis."

Charles Lindbergh and Flight

Essay - 2549 Words

Essay

2549 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the innovations in communication and technology in the United States over time.

Crowd gathered outside the American Union Bank during the Great Depression era, showcasing economic hardship.

The Crash of 1929

Essay - 2169 Words

Essay

2169 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of the Great Depression and its effects on the economy.

Burning structures with firefighters, smoke rising, and the U.S. Capitol dome visible in the background.

The Bonus Army

Essay - 2140 Words

Essay

2140 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of the Great Depression and its effects on the economy.

Six men seated and standing in a workshop, engaged in conversation, with industrial equipment and large windows in the background.

Chapter 12: 1932-1945

Unit - 2 Lessons

Unit

2 Lessons

Invite students to explore how Franklin Roosevelt responded to the crises of the Great Depression at home and the war against tyrannical states during World War II abroad.

A black and white aerial photograph of a volcanic eruption with smoke and ash clouding the sky.

Was the Use of the Atomic Bomb Justified? DBQ

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

65 Min

Use this lesson with The Manhattan Project Narrative and the Dropping the Atomic Bomb Decision Point to show the development of the United States' nuclear program and subsequent use in the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.

65 Min

A historical evacuation notice for people of Japanese ancestry during WWII, dated April 1, 1942, in San Francisco.

Korematsu v. United States and Japanese Internment DBQ

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

80 Min

Use this lesson to have students explore the challenges to civil liberties faced by Japanese Americans in internment camps during WWII.

80 Min

A historical black and white photo of a line of men wearing hats, waiting outside a building.

Did the New Deal End the Great Depression?

Activity

40 Min

Under the New Deal, federal programs spent huge amounts of money in an attempt to combat the Great Depression. Were these programs an effective way to restore economic prosperity in the country? Glenda Gilmore and Michael Parrish debate this question.

A chart comparing two claims about the New Deal's effectiveness in ending the Great Depression.

Did the New Deal End the Great Depression Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Historical image of a presidential inauguration with a crowd and ornate decorations at the event.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1933

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Mural depicting a diverse group of people engaged in various traditional activities and crafts.

Art Analysis: The Art of the New Deal, 1934

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A smiling man in a light suit raises his arms in celebration inside a building.

Huey Long and the American Liberty League, 1934

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man and two children walking through a dusty landscape near a dilapidated wooden house.

Photographs: The Dust Bowl and Rural Poverty, 1936–1937

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A man in a suit is holding a pipe, seated in an office with wooden furniture in the background.

“Sit Down,” Maurice Sugar, 1936–1937

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Historical black-and-white photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill at a military conference.

The Atlantic Charter, 1941

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Man in a suit standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial statue, with an inscription in the background.

A. Philip Randolph, The Call to Negro America to March on Washington, 1941

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Two men working together on an aircraft with an American flag in the background, featuring the text "UNITED WE WIN."

World War II Propaganda Posters, 1941–1945

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Rosie the Riveter, Women Working during WWII

Photographs: Women at Work on the Homefront during World War II, 1941–1945

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Franklin D. Roosevelt seated at a desk with multiple microphones during a radio broadcast.

Franklin Roosevelt, Second Bill of Rights, 1944

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A black and white photo of military personnel listening to a commanding officer in a camp setting.

Dwight Eisenhower, D-Day Statement, 1944

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A pilot stands beside a vintage aircraft with palm trees in the background.

Phil “Bo” Perabo, Letter Home, 1945

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A black and white photograph of a cemetery with numerous wooden crosses in a grassy field.

Images from the Congressional Committee Investigating Nazi Atrocities, 1945

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A woman in a red headscarf using a tool on a reflective surface in a workshop setting.

Chapter 12 Introductory Essay: 1932-1945

Essay - 9612 Words

Essay

9612 Words

How did the U.S. handle WWII and the Depression?

The Dust Bowl

Essay - 2023 Words

Essay

2023 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of the Great Depression and its effects on the economy.

The National Recovery Administration and the Schechter Brothers

Essay - 2682 Words

Essay

2682 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American political, social, and economic life over time.

R.E. Desvernine, Jouett Schouse, and Earl F. Reed sit side-by-side at a table and hold papers.

New Deal Critics

Essay - 2645 Words

Essay

2645 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American political, social, and economic life over time.

Labor Upheaval, Industrial Organization, and the Rise of the CIO

Essay - 2376 Words

Essay

2376 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American political, social, and economic life over time.

Historical black and white photo of a group of ten judges in formal robes, seated and standing in two rows.

Court Packing and Constitutional Revolution

Essay - 2729 Words

Essay

2729 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American political, social, and economic life over time.

A large crowd gathers along a riverbank, listening to a speaker at an outdoor event. Black and white photo.

Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson

Essay - 1922 Words

Essay

1922 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how the Great Depression and the New Deal impacted American political, social, and economic life over time.

Foreign Policy in the 1930s: From Neutrality to Involvement

Essay - 2622 Words

Essay

2622 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences in attitudes about the nation's proper role in the world.

Pearl Harbor

Essay - 2162 Words

Essay

2162 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the similarities and differences in attitudes about the nation's proper role in the world.

Soldiers in winter uniforms handling crates near a military truck in a snowy environment.

Double V for Victory: The Effort to Integrate the U.S. Military

Essay - 2959 Words

Essay

2959 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.

A military leader addresses soldiers in field uniforms, surrounded by troops in a wartime setting.

D-Day

Essay - 2083 Words

Essay

2083 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.

Five soldiers raising the American flag on a rocky summit during a battle.

Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima

Essay - 1693 Words

Essay

1693 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.

Nuclear explosion cloud rises above a landscape, with a dark horizon and a bright plume of smoke.

The Manhattan Project

Essay - 1848 Words

Essay

1848 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.

Historical black and white photo of three men seated outdoors in wicker chairs, with greenery in the background.

Dropping the Atomic Bomb

Essay - 2638 Words

Essay

2638 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the victory of the United States and its allies over the Axis Powers.

A large crowd of people, some wearing hats, gathered near a fence and a vehicle, with buildings in the background.

Chapter 13: 1945-1960

Unit - 3 Lessons

Unit

3 Lessons

Invite students to explore how anti-communist foreign policy, the liberal welfare state, and American cultural values shaped the postwar world from 1945 to 1960.

Two men in 1950s suits engaged in a serious conversation at a table with a microphone and a drink.

McCarthyism DBQ

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

70 Min

Use this lesson with The Postwar Red Scare Narrative to discuss the impact McCarthy and widespread fear of Communism had during the 1950s. This Lesson can also be used with the Cold War Spy Cases Narrative and the George Kennan ("Mr. X"), "Sources of Soviet Conduct," July 1947 Primary Source.

70 Min

Two men stand at podiums during a televised debate, under studio lights.

Kennedy vs. Nixon: TV and Politics

Lesson

Use this lesson with The Nixon-Khrushchev Kitchen Debate Narrative and the Richard Nixon, "Checkers" Speech, September 1952 Primary Source to have students analyze the impact television made on the perception of politicians in the 1950s and 1960s.

A band performs with musical instruments on stage next to vintage cars, set against a plain backdrop.

The Sound of the Suburbs

Lesson

Use this lesson with the Dr. Benjamin Spock and the Baby Boom Narrative and the Levittown Videos, 1947-1957 Primary Source to analyze the impact that the baby boom and urbanization had on American culture.

An astronaut salutes while holding an American flag on the moon, with the lunar module and rover in view.

Was Federal Spending on the Space Race Justified?

Activity

40 Min

Were the large amount of money to keep up with the Soviet Union in space exploration and to be the first country to land a man on the moon worth it? Brian Domitrovic and Jeff Broadwater debate this question.

A table comparing two claims about the justification of federal spending on the Space Race.

Was Federal Spending on the Space Race Justified Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Historical black-and-white photo of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin shaking hands. Military personnel in the background.

Who Was Responsible for Starting the Cold War?

Activity

40 Min

Which country, the United States or its previous ally, the Soviet Union, was responsible for the escalating tensions that led to the Cold War that would go on to last for decades? Two scholars debate this question.

A chart comparing two claims about the Cold War's primary responsibility: Claim A and Claim B.

Who Was Responsible for Starting the Cold War Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin seated together, surrounded by military officials.

Winston Churchill, “Sinews of Peace,” March 1946

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Aerial view of a suburban area with densely arranged houses and winding roads.

Levittown Videos, 1947–1957

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Man in a suit and glasses writing on paper at a desk, looking focused.

Harry S. Truman, “Truman Doctrine” Address, March 1947

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man in a suit with a tie and pocket square, seated and looking intently at the camera.

George Kennan (“Mr. X”), “Sources of Soviet Conduct,” July 1947

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man in a suit sits at a desk with hands clasped, speaking into the camera against a curtained background.

Richard Nixon, “Checkers” Speech, September 1952

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

The interior of a vintage bus featuring a statue of a seated man and empty green upholstered seats.

Rosa Parks’s Account of the Montgomery Bus Boycott (Radio Interview), April 1956

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white photograph of a man looking thoughtfully while leaning against a wall with various objects around him.

Critics of Postwar Culture: Jack Kerouac, On the Road (Excerpts), 1957

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white image of a man in a suit speaking at a podium, with curtains and a desk in the background.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, Farewell Address, January 1961

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Art installation featuring a colorful map of the USA made from TVs and neon lights displaying various images.

Nam Paik, Electronic Superhighway, 1995

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Harry Truman holds a newspaper headline declaring "Dewey Defeats Truman," with others smiling in the background.

Chapter 13 Introductory Essay: 1945-1960

Essay - 6929 Words

Essay

6929 Words

How did the Cold War shape U.S. society after WWII?

A woman holds a large document titled "Declaración Universal de Derechos del Hombre."

Eleanor Roosevelt and the United Nations

Essay - 2969 Words

Essay

2969 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a document at his desk, surrounded by a group of men and one woman.

The G.I. Bill

Essay - 2423 Words

Essay

2423 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the migration of various groups of Americans after 1945

A historic black and white image of a crowd of children watching a plane landing in a rural area.

The Berlin Airlift

Essay - 2637 Words

Essay

2637 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.

A serious-looking man in a suit, sitting at a table with a neutral background.

The Postwar Red Scare

Essay - 2428 Words

Essay

2428 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the Red Scare after World War II.

Ethel and Julius Rosenberg separated by a wire screen

Cold War Spy Cases

Essay - 2511 Words

Essay

2511 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes and effects of the Red Scare after World War II.

Three individuals in military-style clothing standing outdoors in a snowy landscape, partially obscured by foliage.

The Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir

Essay - 2605 Words

Essay

2605 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.

Black and white photo of a baseball player swinging a bat, wearing a uniform with the number 42.

Jackie Robinson

Essay - 2308 Words

Essay

2308 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how and why various groups responded to calls for the expansion of civil rights from 1960 to 1980.

Black and white image of a man, with a crowd holding signs in the background advocating for civil rights.

The Murder of Emmett Till

Essay - 1960 Words

Essay

1960 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how and why the civil rights movements developed and expanded from 1945 to 1960.

Rosa Parks sits outside. Martin Luther King Jr. sits in the background.

Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Essay - 2316 Words

Essay

2316 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how and why various groups responded to calls for the expansion of civil rights from 1960 to 1980.

Black and white photo of a protest with signs against race mixing outside a government building. American flags are present.

The Little Rock Nine

Essay - 1900 Words

Essay

1900 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain how and why the civil rights movements developed and expanded from 1945 to 1960.

Map of the United States showing major highways and cities, created by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The National Highway Act

Essay - 2222 Words

Essay

2222 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of economic growth in the years after World War II.

Nikita Khrushchev and Richard Nixon engage in a discussion during a 1959 meeting, surrounded by onlookers.

The Nixon-Khrushchev Kitchen Debate

Essay - 1967 Words

Essay

1967 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.

Two men seated on a couch, reading a book together, dressed in 1940s business attire.

William F. Buckley Jr. and the Conservative Movement

Essay - 2404 Words

Essay

2404 Words

Illustration of five Russian space launch vehicles, showcasing their heights and models from 1957 to 1966.

Sputnik and NASA

Essay - 2219 Words

Essay

2219 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of economic growth in the years after World War II.

A smiling family of four stands together outside a house, with mountains visible in the background.

Dr. Benjamin Spock and the Baby Boom

Essay - 2359 Words

Essay

2359 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the causes of economic growth in the years after World War II.

Mao Zedong delivering a speech with several officials at a historic ceremony. Black and white photograph.

Truman Intervenes in Korea

Essay - 2322 Words

Essay

2322 Words

By the end of this section, you will explain the continuities and changes in Cold War policies from 1945 to 1980.

A man in a military uniform speaks at a podium with microphones, addressing a crowd in a historical setting.

Truman Fires General Douglas MacArthur

Essay - 3421 Words

Essay

3421 Words

Map depicting the Anglo-French invasion during the Sinai campaign, showing troop movements and locations, November 1956.

Eisenhower and the Suez Canal Crisis

Essay - 2453 Words

Essay

2453 Words

By the end of the section, you will explain the various military and diplomatic responses to international developments over time.

A man and woman sit in a vintage car next to a police officer, outdoors with other cars in the background.

Chapter 14: 1960-1968

Unit - 5 Lessons

Unit

5 Lessons

Invite students to explore how internal and external political and cultural tensions shaped the years 1960–1968.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaking to a large crowd during the March on Washington, with the Lincoln Memorial in the background.

Civil Disobedience across Time

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

90 Min

Use this lesson with the Freedom Riders Narrative; The March on Birmingham Narrative; the Black Power Narrative; the Martin Luther King Jr., "Letter from Birmingham Jail," 1963 Primary Source; the Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream," August 28, 1963 Primary Source ;The Music of the Civil Rights Movement Lesson; and the Civil Rights DBQ Lesson to discuss the different aspects of the civil rights movement during the 1960s

90 Min

A woman playing guitar and singing, while a man with an acoustic guitar looks on in a public performance setting.

The Music of the Civil Rights Movement

Lesson

Use this lesson with the Freedom Riders Narrative; The March on Birmingham Narrative; the Black Power Narrative; the Martin Luther King Jr., "Letter from Birmingham Jail," 1963 Primary Source; the Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream," August 28, 1963 Primary Source; the Civil Disobedience across Time Lesson; and the Civil Rights DBQ Lesson to discuss the different aspects of the civil rights movement during the 1960s.

Crowd gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, listening to a speaker during a civil rights event.

Civil Rights DBQ

Lesson

Use this lesson with the Freedom Riders Narrative; The March on Birmingham Narrative; the Black Power Narrative; the Martin Luther King Jr., "Letter from Birmingham Jail," 1963 Primary Source; the Martin Luther King Jr., "I Have a Dream," August 28, 1963 Primary Source; the Civil Disobedience across Time Lesson; and The Music of the Civil Rights Movement Lesson to discuss the different aspects of the civil rights movement during the 1960s.

A burnt-out car abandoned in a dense forest, partially covered by foliage.

A Civil Rights Investigation: Mississippi Burning

Lesson

Why did three civil rights workers disappear during the Freedom Summer of 1964? Engage students with primary source documents to investigate this question. This lesson was developed by and included with the permission the LBJ Presidential Library.

Album cover of Pete Seeger's "We Shall Overcome," recorded live at Carnegie Hall on June 8, 1963.

We Shall Overcome: The Fight for Voting Rights

Lesson

In this lesson, developed by and included with the permission the LBJ Presidential Library, students will examine primary source documents associated with the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signing legislation with advisors and officials in attendance.

Was the Great Society Successful?

Activity

40 Min

Did the Great Society significantly alleviate poverty and social ills in the United States or did it have little impact beyond creating unsustainably expensive federal programs? Anthony D. Bartl and Gregory L. Schneider debate this question.

A table comparing claims about the success of the Great Society in reducing poverty through federal programs.

Was the Great Society Successful Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

John F. Kennedy smiling in a suit, standing near a wall with hanging items, black and white photo.

John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1961

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white portrait of a woman in a light-colored blouse, smiling at the camera.

Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, 1962

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Students participating in a protest in a Marquette classroom, surrounded by desks and a chalkboard.

Students for a Democratic Society, “Port Huron Statement,” 1962

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Betty Friedan, The Feminine Mystique, 1963

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A split image of Martin Luther King Jr., one side showing him in a police mugshot, the other in a contemplative pose in jail.

Martin Luther King Jr., “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” 1963

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Martin Luther King Jr., “I Have a Dream,” August 28, 1963

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Handout outlining Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on civil rights and natural rights, 1963.

Primary Source “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King Jr., 1963

Activity

How is the struggle for civil rights a natural extension of the Founding guarantee of natural rights?

A naval ship navigating through open water on a clear day.

The Tonkin Gulf Resolution, 1964

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white photo of a smiling man in a suit with glasses, speaking at an event.

Malcolm X, “The Ballot or the Bullet,” April 12, 1964

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man stands at a podium with microphones, delivering a speech to a large crowd at a graduation ceremony.

Lyndon B. Johnson, Commencement Address at the University of Michigan (“Great Society” Speech), May 22, 1964

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A man stands at a podium with the Presidential seal, addressing an audience against a curtain backdrop.

Lyndon B. Johnson, “Peace Without Conquest,” April 7, 1965

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A smiling man in military uniform stands outdoors wearing a flower lei, with palm trees in the background.

The Vietnam War Experience: An Interview with Veteran William Maxwell Barner III

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A large crowd watches a military parade in front of a building with columns, with spectators on the roof.

Image Analysis: March on the Pentagon, October 21, 1967

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A man in military attire stands amidst a war-torn landscape, speaking to a camera.

Walter Cronkite Speaks Out against Vietnam, February 27, 1968

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A young woman offers a flower to military police during a protest, with a crowd and sign visible in the background.

Chapter 14 Introductory Essay: 1960-1968

Essay - 9309 Words

Essay

9309 Words

How did cultural tensions shape the 1960s?

A large crowd gathers at a podium during an inauguration ceremony, with flags and a presidential seal visible.

John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration

Essay - 2413 Words

Essay

2413 Words

Why is JFK's Inaugural Address so iconic?

Freedom Riders

Essay - 2752 Words

Essay

2752 Words

How did the Freedom Riders fight to end segregation?

Rachel Carson and Silent Spring

Essay - 2075 Words

Essay

2075 Words

Explores Rachel Carson's impact on environmentalism.

A black and white photo of a submarine navigating through ocean waters, with a helicopter visible in the background.

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Essay - 2319 Words

Essay

2319 Words

How close was the U.S. to nuclear war in 1962?

The March on Birmingham

Essay - 2444 Words

Essay

2444 Words

How did did the March on Birmingham impact the Civil Rights Movement?

Women walk down a city street and hold signs that say Women Demand Equality and GWU Women's Liberation.

Betty Friedan and the Women’s Movement

Essay - 2290 Words

Essay

2290 Words

What did the feminist movement of the 1960s work for?

Black and white image of soldiers marching along a dusty path surrounded by trees.

The Vietnam War: Ia Drang Valley

Essay - 2113 Words

Essay

2113 Words

What lessons did the U.S. learn after the battle of Ia Drang?

Rows of National Guard soldiers stand in the street and face protesting civilians.

Students and the Anti-War Movement

Essay - 2578 Words

Essay

2578 Words

Why were many students opposed to the Vietnam War?

Three individuals holding "Free Huey" flags while standing on steps in front of a building.

Black Power

Essay - 2570 Words

Essay

2570 Words

Explores the impact of the Black Power movement in the 1960s.

Robert F. Kennedy speaking to a large crowd during a civil rights demonstration, holding a megaphone.

The Election of 1968

Essay - 3039 Words

Essay

3039 Words

Who ran for president in the 1968 election?

A man stands on a car, addressing a crowd of people at an outdoor event, with trees in the background.

Protests at the University of California, Berkeley

Essay - 2596 Words

Essay

2596 Words

What sparked the Berkeley Free Speech Movement?

Black and white photo of a girl and a boy holding peace symbol armbands.

Free Speech and the Student Anti-War Movement

Essay - 2057 Words

Essay

2057 Words

Explores the impact of students on the anti-war movement.

Two men engaged in a serious conversation, one leaning forward and the other looking down, in a formal setting.

Lyndon B. Johnson’s Decision Not to Run in 1968

Essay - 2123 Words

Essay

2123 Words

Why did LBJ decide not to run for president in 1968?

A protester holds a sign reading "Deport All Iranians" during a demonstration, surrounded by police and a crowd.

Chapter 15: 1968-1980

Unit - 4 Lessons

Unit

4 Lessons

Invite students to explore how a fracturing of the liberal consensus shaped politics and culture between 1968 and 1980.

Two men carry a large dresser through a debris-strewn street, amid an urban setting with people in the background.

The New York Blackout of 1977

Lesson - 1 Activities

Lesson

1 Activities

80 Min

Use this Lesson at the end of the chapter while discussing Jimmy Carter to have students discuss the impact of urban decline and the U.S. government's intervention.

80 Min

Soldiers in combat gear resting along a damaged wall, surrounded by rubble and debris.

Vietnam War DBQ

Lesson

Use this Lesson with the Did U.S. Media Provide Fair and Accurate Coverage of the Tet Offensive? Point-Counterpoint following the Kent State Narrative to discuss the increase of anti-Vietnam War sentiments in the United States into the 1970s.

Unit 7 Civics Connection: Modern Liberalism, Limited Government, and Rights

Lesson - 4 Activities

Lesson

4 Activities

65 Min

A review lesson for Unit 7 (1945-1980) to study changes and continuities in the philosophy of modern liberation.

65 Min

Unit 7 Essay Activity

Lesson

A concluding lesson for Unit 7 (1945-1980).

Map of South Vietnam depicting the Tet Offensive, including key locations and military movements, January-February 1968.

Did U.S. Media Provide Fair and Accurate Coverage of the Tet Offensive?

Activity

40 Min

In what ways did the media's portrayal of the prospect of victory accurately present the situation in Vietnam and how did that affect that narrative Americans believed about the War? Anthony D. Bartl and Robert McMahon debate this question.

Textual content outlining a comparison of claims regarding U.S. media coverage of the Tet Offensive.

Did U.S. Media Provide Fair and Accurate Coverage of the Tet Offensive Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Black and white image of a group of civil rights activists, including a speaker holding a "WE SHALL OVERCOME" sign.

Music as Protest: “We Shall Overcome”

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Four women seated on a couch, engaged in conversation in a wooden-paneled room.

National Organization for Women (NOW), Bill of Rights, 1968

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Sign on a wall with red lettering stating "Welcome Indian Land" and information about Alcatraz Island property.

Indians of All Tribes, Alcatraz Proclamation, 1969

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black and white image of President Nixon seated at a desk, conversing with a standing man in an office setting.

Nixon Tapes: The “Smoking Gun” Tape, 1972

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Black-and-white image of protestors holding signs urging a boycott of grapes and lettuce.

Art as Protest: Images from the United Farm Workers of America, 1973–1978

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

A hand placing a resignation letter on a table, with a small hand reaching for it.

Herblock, Watergate Cartoons, 1973–1974

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Handout C: Herblock Watergate Cartoons

Activity

Black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair, smiling, wearing a collared garment.

Barbara Jordan, Speech on Impeachment, July 25, 1974

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Jimmy Carter sits at a desk and signs a document.

Jimmy Carter, “Malaise” Speech, July 15, 1979

Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A black and white photo of a school bus filled with students, seated and looking towards the camera.

The Controversy over Busing

Essay - 2436 Words

Essay

2436 Words

How did cities attempt to integrate schools in the 1970s?

César Chávez, Dolores Huerta, and the United Farm Workers

Essay - 2534 Words

Essay

2534 Words

Explores the boycotts and protests of the United Farm Workers.

Jimmy Carter and his wife walk on the street in a parade. Cars follow them. A crowd lines the side of the street.

Jimmy Carter and the “Malaise” Speech

Essay - 2568 Words

Essay

2568 Words

How did the "Malaise" speech impact Carter's presidency?

Two individuals, one in military fatigues and one in casual wear, stand with their hands on their heads.

Jimmy Carter and the Iran Hostage Crisis

Essay - 2387 Words

Essay

2387 Words

Explores the Iranian Hostage Crisis.

A military parade featuring soldiers walking down a street filled with confetti and balloons, with onlookers celebrating.

Chapter 16: 1980-Present

Unit - 6 Lessons

Unit

6 Lessons

Invite students to explore how the American experiment plays out in the foreign and domestic policy of modern America.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan wave from a convertible during an outdoor event, both smiling and dressed in formal attire.

Comparing Presidential Campaign Advertising 1964-1980

Lesson - 3 Activities

Lesson

3 Activities

95 Min

Use this lesson to have students analyze strategies behind campaign advertising and how current events shape the way campaign advertising is designed.

95 Min

An envelope from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on a background of an American flag.

Continuity and Change: Immigration in the United States

Lesson - 2 Activities

Lesson

2 Activities

90 Min

Use this lesson toward the end of the unit with the Barack Obama, Keynote Address at the Democratic National Convention, July 27, 2004 Primary Source to discuss the idea of the "American Dream" and its impact on immigration.

90 Min

President George W. Bush shakes hands at a signing ceremony surrounded by officials in the White House.

Security, Liberty, and the USA PATRIOT Act LLPH

Lesson - 3 Activities

Lesson

3 Activities

90 Min

Use this lesson after covering 9/11 to discuss the post-9/11 United States and the implications for domestic and foreign policy. This lesson can be used with the The USA PATRIOT Act Narrative; the U.S. Military Intervention in Afghanistan Decision Point; the Does the Threat of Terrorism Justify Increased Surveillance? Point-Counterpoint; and the Was the Invasion of Iraq Justified? Point-Counterpoint.

90 Min

Historic plantation house with a red roof, white exterior, and green shutters, surrounded by trees and a blue sky.

George Washington’ Foreign Policy: Comparisons across U.S. History

Lesson

Use this lesson at the end of the unit to review foreign policy throughout U.S. history.

Ronald Reagan sitting at a desk, looking down at a piece of paper in an office setting with windows in the background.

Executive Power in Times of Crisis

Lesson

Use this lesson at the end of the unit to have students review executive powers throughout U.S. history.

Ronald Reagan speaking at the Brandenburg Gate with flags in the background.

Cold War DBQ (1947-1989)

Lesson

Use this lesson after students have read the introductory essay to introduce foreign policy milestones during Reagan's presidency. This lesson can be used with The Iran-Contra Affair Narrative; the "Tear Down This Wall" Ronald Reagan and the End of the Cold War Decision Point; and the Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down this Wall" Speech, June 12, 1987 Primary Source.

A smiling man with short black hair, wearing a dark suit and light shirt, standing outdoors.

Has Francis Fukuyama’s “End of History” Thesis Been Proven Correct?

Activity

40 Min

Since the end of the Cold War, has the world shifted towards democratic governments similar to the United States? Rebeccah Heinrichs and Chester Pachdebate this question.

A chart comparing arguments about Francis Fukuyama's "End of History" thesis with guiding questions for analysis.

Has Francis Fukuyama’s “End of History” Thesis Been Proven Correct Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Two security cameras mounted on a pole against a clear blue sky.

Does the Threat of Terrorism Justify Increased Surveillance?

Activity

40 Min

After September 11th, 2001, is there justification for the increase in surveillance or does it an unnecessary violate individual liberties? Rebeccah Heinrichs and Artemus Ward debate this question.

A table comparing arguments for and against increased surveillance due to terrorism threats.

Does the Threat of Terrorism Justify Increased Surveillance Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

Two soldiers in military gear stand near a burning oil well, with thick black smoke rising in the background.

Was the Invasion of Iraq Justified?

Activity

40 Min

Was the Iraq War a necessary military conflict to protect the United States or a mistake driven by unwarranted fear? Artemus Ward and Robert McMahon debate the question.

A table comparing viewpoints on the justification of the Iraq invasion, outlining claims and issues.

Was the Invasion of Iraq Justified Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

A group of protesters holding signs supporting affirmative action during a demonstration.

Is Affirmative Action Justified?

Activity

40 Min

Does affirmative action violate the principle of equality or is it the correct course of action to make up for past racial discrimination? Erwin Chemerinsky and Artemus Wards debate this question.

A chart outlining claims and issues related to the justification of affirmative action policies.

Is Affirmative Action Justified Graphic Organizer

Activity

40 Min

A handout to accompany the scholarly claims made in the corresponding Point-Counterpoint readings that helps student synthesize the claims put forth.

A collection of various national flags displayed on poles against a blue sky with clouds.

Is it in the Interest of the United States to Maintain Its International Obligations?

Activity

40 Min

Has the United States built itself into a global leader for freedom and protecting allies at the expensive of its own best interests? Jason Pierce and Rebeccah Heinrichs debate this question.