U.S. HISTORY

with Mr. Medeiros

Essential Question
What does it mean to be American?

Unit 1 – The Birth and Building of Nation (1763 – 1860)

Entry Point Questions

· What political, social and economic factors led to America becoming one nation?

· What must occur for freedom and equality exist?

· How do you balance the rights of individuals, states, and the federal government?

Unit 2 – A Nation in Transformation (1860 – 1910)

Entry Point Questions

· What political, social and economic factors led to America’s expansion?

· Does America have the right to interfere with the affairs of other countries?

· What is more important – equality or financial security?

Unit 3 – Expanding the American Identity (1910 – 1945)

Entry Point Questions

· What political, social and economic factors led to America becoming a world power?

· Should America isolate itself from the rest of the world or not?

· Can democracy exist without capitalism?

· Is an American someone who works for the better of society as a whole or for individual interests?

Unit 4 – The Winds of Change (1945 – Present/Future)

Entry Point Questions

· What political, social and economic factors led to America becoming the sole superpower in the world?

· What is Pax-Americana and did it really exist?

· How does mass media play a role in Americans attaining their rights?

· How can Americans with contrasting views work together in harmony to create a better United States of America today and in the future?

· Is there such thing as an American identity and is it being threatened?