Unit 10 - Social and Economic Change/Domestic Issues (1945 to the Present)
The first lesson in this unit covers the African American Civil Rights Movement that began during World War II and is still a major social issue today. Although lengthy, this handout covers the major events politically and socially that took place during this important time in American history.
The video link is for a song called "Glory" by Common and John Legend that was part of the movie called "Selma." It shows actual footage taken during the Civil Rights Era. The link below opens to the lyrics of "Glory" so that you can follow along with the video. It is a very emotional tribute to these troubled times.
The African American Civil Rights Movement was not the only major issue in America from the 1960's onwards. This handout, which is quite lengthy, is called Other Movements for Change and it covers such issues as Women's Rights, Native Americans, Latinos, people with disabilities, rights for children and the policy of national immigration.
The Immigration Issue: Prohibido (Spanish for prohibited) is covered in this document and it remains a very important political issue today. To supplement this document I have added a political cartoon about illegal immigration. After the cartoon are a series of key questions relative to the subject and the issues that the nation faces today. The other side of the story is how much the Latino population has added to the economy and culture of the United States. The attached handout covers the origins and growth of the Latino population in 1990's in America.
Special Assignment: The following document is an extract from Silent Spring, the first three pages. At the conclusion are a set of key questions relative to the passage. Answer these questions using complete sentences.
The Immigration Issue: Prohibido (Spanish for prohibited) is covered in this document and it remains a very important political issue today. To supplement this document I have added a political cartoon about illegal immigration. After the cartoon are a series of key questions relative to the subject and the issues that the nation faces today. The other side of the story is how much the Latino population has added to the economy and culture of the United States. The attached handout covers the origins and growth of the Latino population in 1990's in America.
Special Assignment: The following document is an extract from Silent Spring, the first three pages. At the conclusion are a set of key questions relative to the passage. Answer these questions using complete sentences.
The rights of the American citizen are also addressed in this handout titled The Economic and Social Role of the Government that covers different presidential programs from the 1960's onwards.
Modern Presidents
The first President in this category is Richard Nixon. This handout covers both his domestic and foreign policies as well as an overview of the Watergate incident. I have also created a separate document that itemizes key people and facts from the Watergate break-in and his subsequent impeachment. After Nixon resigned, his Vice-President, Gerald Ford was sworn into office and this link is a brief handout on his presidency for one term.
Jimmy Carter is one of the lesser-known presidents. However, he served his country well and continues to be a humanitarian and religious man in his later years.
The nation and the world saw major political and economic changes during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan. This handout, although lengthy, covers both domestic and foreign policies brought about under the Reagan Era. In addition, I have also added two articles on Reagan's policy called the New Right and a Reagan and the Supreme Court handout.
A special power granted to the President is shown in the following document, Bills Vetoed from 1961 to 1993, which is a short list of how many recent Presidents used this privilege.
Modern Presidents
The first President in this category is Richard Nixon. This handout covers both his domestic and foreign policies as well as an overview of the Watergate incident. I have also created a separate document that itemizes key people and facts from the Watergate break-in and his subsequent impeachment. After Nixon resigned, his Vice-President, Gerald Ford was sworn into office and this link is a brief handout on his presidency for one term.
Jimmy Carter is one of the lesser-known presidents. However, he served his country well and continues to be a humanitarian and religious man in his later years.
The nation and the world saw major political and economic changes during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan. This handout, although lengthy, covers both domestic and foreign policies brought about under the Reagan Era. In addition, I have also added two articles on Reagan's policy called the New Right and a Reagan and the Supreme Court handout.
A special power granted to the President is shown in the following document, Bills Vetoed from 1961 to 1993, which is a short list of how many recent Presidents used this privilege.