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Analyzing Reading Passages
1. Any reference to topic, date, names or terms.
freedom of speech that
criticizes the govt can be
restricted in America if we
are at war.
4. MAKE A DECISION
2. Read the passage: WHAT IS THE MAIN IDEA???
3. Look at each answer choice: Does it relate to the passage? Is there
a date clue in the answer choice?
To Be Conquered
The US will support free
people who are forced into
totalitarian govt.
LOOK FOR TRENDS
WHEN GIVEN A
TIMELINE.
CONTENT STRANDS
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Domestic Affairs
Global Affairs
Civil Rights/Human Rights
Economics
Culture
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
Imperialism
3. The global position ofWW1,
the United
WW2
States due to Imperialism,
The Cold War
involvement in wars,
etc. Gulf War
Persian
ANY QUESTION THAT
DEALS WITH A FOREIGN
COUNTRY
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
ECONOMICS
5. Economic transformation of the US
ECONOMICS
6. Government involvement in the
economy
CULTURE
7. CulturalTeaching
trends, religion,
Evolutionand artistic
influence
on America
Prohibition
Radio and Music
Harlem Renaissance and Jazz
1950’s Culture
Baby Boom, Rock & Roll,
Suburbs, Cars, TV, & Internet
IMPORTANT PHRASES:
• “Expansion of Federal Power”
– Overall increase in power of the US govt over citizens
– The US govt regulates EVERYTHING in our country
– Economy, Work, Society
• “Executive Power”
– Powers only the President of the US can exercise
• “Legislative Power”
– Powers only the Congress/Senate of the US can
exercise
IMPORTANT PHRASES:
• “Mass Media” – forms of entertainment used
for mass groups of people
– Newspaper --- Radio --- TV --- Internet
• Influence Public Opinion
– Yellow Journalism, Govt Propaganda, Fireside Chats,
Images from Civil Rights Movement
– Election of 1960, Vietnam War Opinion
• Creates a similar culture across long distances
– Jazz Music, Radio and TV programs broadcast
nationwide