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US History

This is a survey course that provides students with an investigation of important political, economic, and social developments in American history from the pre-colonial time period to the present day. Students will be engaged in activities that call upon their skills as historians (i.e. recognizing cause and effect relationships, various forms of research, expository and persuasive writing, reading of primary and secondary sources, comparing and contrasting important ideas and events).

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Chapter 40 - The Resurgence of Conservatism

  1. President Jimmy Carter’s administration seemed to be befuddled and bungling, since it could not control the rampant double-digit inflation or handle foreign affairs, and he would not remove regulatory controls from major industries such as airlines.
    • Late in 1979, Edward (Ted) Kennedy declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for 1980. But, he was hurt by his suspicious Chappaquiddick 1969 driving accident in when a young female passenger drowned and he delayed reporting the incident.

Unit 05 - Study Questions

1. Compare and contrast the causes of World War I and World War II?

2. Compare and contrast the resolutions of World War I and World War II.  Consider the following:
    Peace agreements – major players, ideology, geographic boundaries
    Economic/political effects
    Role in creating future confrontation

3. Analyze the impact of war on civilians.  Choose either World War I or World War II and compare it with one of the following conflicts:

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