| Curriculum Map 2006-2007 | |||
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The Dwight School |
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| Reconstruction : | Students will explore the successes and failures of attempts at Reconstruction. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| US Industrial Supremacy : | Students will examine the reasons for the United States' industrial growth after the Civil War (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| Rise of the City and Progressivism : | Students will explore the growth of cities and problems associated with urbanization. They will study immigration and will explore the motivation and success behind Progressive reforms. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| The Great War : | Students will examine the reasons behind US Involvement in the World war I. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| The Roaring Twenties : | Students will examine the reasoins for the booming economy in the 1920's and what were some of the root causes for the Great Depression. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| The Great Depression and the New Deal : | Students will examine the Great Depression and its effects on US society and the economy. They will analyze the Presidency of Franklin Roosevelt and the successes and failures of his New Deal. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| World War II : | Students will analyze the reasons behind US involvement in World War II, US strategy and the key turning points of the conflict, and the effects of the war on the home front. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| The Cold War : | Student wille examine the origins of the Cold War, the key events of the conflict and its impact on US domestic and foreign policies. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| The 1960's : | Students will explore the main foreign and domestic events of the 1960's decade. This will include the Kennedy era, LBJ's Great Society, Vietnam and anti-war protests, the assassinations of MLK and RFK. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| Nixon and the Reagan Revolution : | Students will explore the achievements of the Nixon Presidency, the Carter years and the Reagan Revolution. Special attention will be paid to the Reagan legacy. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| Challenges facing Latin America : | Students will examine the conflict between political systems in Latin America including the rise of right wing (military) dictatorships and of socialist (populist) governments. The development of these models will be examined in the context of the political history of Latin America since independence in the 19th century. Students will assess the relationship with the United States, NAFTA, and other aspects. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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| Challenges facing Latin America : | |
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| New Challenges for America : | |
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| New Challenges for America : | Students will consider some of the key pressing issues for America including its leadership on international issues such as the war on terrorism, internaional trade, nuclear non-proliferation, the environment, energy and more. Students will consider issues of illegal immigration and poverty in America as well as other domestic challenges facing this country. (IN PROCESS - new teacher hired for 2006-2007) |
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