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Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present)
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Knowledge and Skills
Prior Knowledge
 Two party system
 Role of government in the economy
SC Indicator: Analyze modern economic, political, and social influences on American society from 1981Present (5.6.2)
SC Objectives:
5.6.2.a Describe the political and social issues that polarized United States political culture after 1980, such as
Iran Contra, conflicts over judicial appointments, the controversial election of 2000, criticism of federal
government subsistence programs and conservative v. liberal debates. (Abscam fallout, hostages released
from Iran, Sandra Day O’Connor, Geraldine Ferraro, Clarence Thomas, Ross Perot, Iran Contra,
Neoconservatives, Contract with America, Million Man March, Whitewater, Impeachment of Bill
Clinton, 2000 election, Bush v. Gore, Hillary Clinton)
5.6.2.b Evaluate how the government has addressed changing demographics, including immigration, the
changing age structure and increasing minority populations in the United States. (glass ceiling, graying of
America, ADA, minority-majorities, illegal aliens, Real ID act, Social Security viability, Minutemen
border patrols)
5.6.2.c Analyze how globalization has increased due to economic and technological innovations, such as
outsourcing, computers, cell phones, and the Internet. (Globalization, outsourcing, trade deficit,
unemployment rate, productivity, multinational corporations)
5.6.2.d Describe the significance of the growing federal deficit and the impact of the global market, such as
supply-side economics, entitlements, and loss of domestic industry. (supply-side economics, entitlements,
“downsizing”, Consumer Price Index, inflation, deflation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, PAYGO,
treasury bills, monetary supply, debt ceiling, national debt, government “shutdowns”, furloughs)
5.6.2.e Explain the influence of special-interest groups, the media and political parties on the changing political
landscape and culture. (special-interest groups, American Association of Retired Persons, National Rifle
Association, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, National Education
Association, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, PACs, “liberal media”, conservative talk radio,
NPR, PBS, network news, Libertarians)
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Government CLG/Assessment Limits
1.1.3 The student will evaluate roles and policies the government has assumed regarding public issues (public issues:
entitlements, health care and public health)
1.1.4 The student will explain roles and analyze strategies individuals or groups may use to initiate change in
governmental policy and institutions (interest groups, lobbyists, impact of media)
1.2.2 The student will analyze legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals and groups and to promote equity in
American society (minority and women’s rights, civil rights, affirmative action, Native American rights, and immigration
policies)
3.1.3 The student will analyze the roles and relationships of regions on the formation and implementation of government
policy (patterns, trends and projections of population growth in regions)
4.1.4 The student will evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policy on promoting full employment, price
stability, and economic performance (business cycle, monetary policy, fiscal policy, GDP, CPI, unemployment rate)
VOCABULARY
AARP
AFL-CIO
Conservative
Consumer Price Index
Deficit
Entitlements
Fiscal Policy
Glass Ceiling
Globalization
Inflation
Liberal
Monetary Policy
Neoconservative
NRA
Political Action Committees
Productivity
Special Interest Groups
Supply-side Economics
ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS
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Understanding trends of change in a nation provide insight into the direction for future
development.
Societies anticipate and prepare for the future by observing patterns of the present.
Turning points establish new patterns that impact social, economic, and political systems.
The pattern of presidential power in recent decades has fluctuated in response to
changing national and international concerns.
In modern times, new patterns of American life have developed in response to
technology, globalization, and changes in American society.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
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What patterns can be observed in modern American political, economic, and social
systems?
How has US society changed in recent times?
How are cultures affected by new technologies?
How do political views influence a nation’s domestic policies?
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Vocabulary Activities
Teacher Definitions
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Suggested Learning Plan
SC Objective:
Activity
Description
5.6.2.a
Describe the
political and
social issues
that polarized
United States
political culture
after 1980, such
as Iran Contra,
conflicts over
judicial
appointments,
the
controversial
election of
2000, criticism
of federal
government
subsistence
programs and
conservative v.
liberal debates
5.6.2.b
Evaluate how
the government
has addressed
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Materials/Resources
Textbooks:
 America: History of Our
Nation: pages 941-942, 944945
 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages
688-689
 History Alive!: pages 761-762
 United States History:
Reconstruction to Present:
pages 87-91
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changing
demographics,
including
immigration, the
changing age
structure and
increasing
minority
populations in
the United
States
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Textbooks:
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5.6.2.c Analyze
how
globalization
has increased
The Knowledge and
Technology Based
Economy of Today
(Focus Lesson # 38)
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Students examine information about
knowledge workers and their impact on
economic expansion. They also discuss
the opportunity cost and benefits of
investing in education beyond high school.
America: History of Our
Nation: pages 986-991
History Alive!: pages 739-741
United States History:
Reconstruction to Present:
pages 791-795
Focus: Understanding Economics
in US History (NCEE)
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due to economic
and
technological
innovations
such as
outsourcing,
computers, cell
phones, and the
Internet
5.6.2.d
Describe the
significance of
the growing
federal deficit
and the impact
of the global
market, such as
supply-side
economics,
entitlements,
and loss of
domestic
industry
Textbooks:
 America: History of Our
Nation: pages 982-985
 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages
700-702
 United States History:
Reconstruction to Present:
pages 768-772
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Textbooks:
 America: History of Our
Nation: pages 938-939
 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages
683-684, 709, 723-727
 History Alive!: pages 734-737,
762,766
 United States History:
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Reconstruction to Present:
pages 87-91
5.6.2.e Explain
the influence of
special-interest
groups, the
media and
political parties
on the changing
political
landscape and
culture
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DIFFERENTIATION
Accommodations
G.A.T.E./Enrichment
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