United States History from 1877

United States History from 1877 Competencies and Objectives Survey

To be completed by US History from 1877 teachers only Directions:

For each of the competencies/skills listed below, circle "Yes" if you teach this in your classroom.

Circle 1, 2, or 3 to indicate the emphasis you believe the US History assessment should place on each competency/skill.

Return the questionnaire to your principal for mailing.

Do you teach this competency
/skill in your classroom?
(Circle if yes) How much emphasis should the US History assessment place on this competency?
(Circle one)
1=Little or no emphasis
2=Moderate emphasis
3=Strong emphasis

Competency #1
Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community.

1.1 Apply economic concepts and reasoning when evaluating historical and contemporary social developments and issues (e.g., gold standard, free coinage of silver, tariff issue, laissez faire, deficit spending, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

1.1.a. Populism Yes 1 2 3

1.1.b.Robber Barons Yes 1 2 3

1.1.c.Labor movement, economic trends in the late 1800s & early 1900s Yes 1 2 3

1.1.d Economic trends in the late 1800s and early 1900s Yes 1 2 3

1.1.e.Imperialism Yes 1 2 3

1.1.f.Causes of the Great Depression Yes 1 2 3

1.1.g.Square Deal/New Deal Yes 1 2 3

1.2 Explain the emergence of modern America from a domestic perspective (e.g., frontier experience, Industrial revolution and organized labor, reform movements of Populism and Progressivism, Women’s Movement, Civil Rights Movement, the New Deal, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

1.2.a.Political machines Yes 1 2 3

1.2.b. Civil service reform Yes 1 2 3

1.2.c. Great Depression/New Deal, Great Society. Yes 1 2 3

1.2.d. Watergate Yes 1 2 3

1.2.e.Harlem Renaissance Yes 1 2 3

1.2.f.Vietnam Yes 1 2 3

1.2.g.Red Scares Yes 1 2 3

1.2.h.Major labor unions Yes 1 2 3

1.3 Explain the changing role of the United States in world affairs since 1877 through wars, conflicts, and foreign policy (e.g., Spanish-American War, Korean conflict, containment policy, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

1.3.a. Cold War: Berlin Airlift, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Wall, NATO, domino theory, "space race", Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis Yes 1 2 3

1.3.b.Isolationism/Imperialism Yes 1 2 3

1.3.c.Good Neighbor Policy/Open Door Policy Yes 1 2 3

1.3.d.Big-Stick, Dollar & Moral Diplomacy Yes 1 2 3

Do you teach this? Emphasis on Assessment

1.3.e.WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam Yes 1 2 3

1.3.f.United Nations Yes 1 2 3

1.4 Trace the expansion of the United States and its acquisition of territory from 1877 (e.g., expansionism and imperialism). Yes 1 2 3

1.4.a. Trace events that led to territory acquisitions after 1877 & locate those territories on a map. Yes 1 2 3

Competency #2
Describe the impact of science and technology on the historical development of the United States in the global community.

2.1 Analyze the impact of inventions on the United States (e.g., telephone, light bulb, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

2.1.a.Analyze the impact of inventions on the United States (e.g. telephone, light bulb, etc.) Yes 1 2 3

2.2 Examine the continuing impact of the Industrial Revolution on the development of our nation (e.g., mass production, computer operations, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

2.2.a.Examine the movement away from laissez-faire.
(Major trade legislation(s), major technical invitations, and global interdependence)
Yes 1 2 3

2.3 Describe the effects of transportation and communication advances since 1877. Yes 1 2 3

2.3.a.Describe the effects of transportation and communication advances since 1877 (e.g. telegraph, transcontinental railroad, telephone, radio, and television) Yes 1 2 3

Competency #3
Describe the relationship of people, places, and environments through time.

3.1 Analyze human migration patterns since 1877 (e.g., rural to urban, the Great Migration, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

3.1.a.Settlement of Great Plains Yes 1 2 3

3.1.b.Great Migration Yes 1 2 3

3.1.c.Great Depression Yes 1 2 3

3.1.d.Japanese-American internment Yes 1 2 3

3.1.e.Movement of people for economic reasons Yes 1 2 3

3.2 Analyze how changing human, physical, geographic characteristics can alter a regional landscape (e.g., urbanization, Dust Bowl, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

3.2.a.Transcontinental Railroad Yes 1 2 3

3.2.b.Mineral wealth Yes 1 2 3

3.2.c.Urbanization Yes 1 2 3

3.2.d.Dust Bowl Yes 1 2 3

3.2.e.Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation Yes 1 2 3

Competency #4
Demonstrate the ability to use social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, resources, graphs, a compass, technology, photographs, etc.).

4.1Interpret special purpose maps, primary/secondary sources, and political cartoons. Yes 1 2 3

4.1.a.Reading Yes 1 2 3

4.1.b.Recognizing symbols Yes 1 2 3

4.1.c.Recognize latitude and longitude Yes 1 2 3

4.1.d.Grids Yes 1 2 3

Do you teach this? Emphasis on Assessment

4.1.e.Read: measure with scale Yes 1 2 3

4.1.f.Direction Yes 1 2 3

4.1.g.Use a map legend Yes 1 2 3

4.1.h.Recognize exaggeration, symbolism & captions Yes 1 2 3

4.1.i. Determine relevance & recognize bias Yes 1 2 3

4.1.j.Understanding main idea Yes 1 2 3

4.1.k.Draw inference Yes 1 2 3

4.1.l. Identify author: his perspective Yes 1 2 3

4.1.m.Generalizations Yes 1 2 3

4.1.n.Determine time period Yes 1 2 3

4.1.o. Relate to historical content Yes 1 2 3

4.2 Analyze technological information on graphs, charts, and timelines. Yes 1 2 3

4.2.a.Reading comprehension Yes 1 2 3

4.2.b.Following directions Yes 1 2 3

4.2.c.Recognize different kinds of graphs and their components Yes 1 2 3

4.2.d.Identify specific information regarding highs, lows & trends Yes 1 2 3

4.2.e.Cause & effect Yes 1 2 3

4.2.f. Sequencing events Yes 1 2 3

4.3 Locate areas of international conflict (e.g., Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Europe, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

4.3.a.Absolute vs. relative location Yes 1 2 3

4.3.b. Specific areas to locate include: Middle East, North Africa, East Asia, Pacific, Latin America, Russia, Cuba, Great Britain, Germany, France, Israel, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Japan Yes 1 2 3

Competency #5
Analyze the contributions of Americans to the ongoing democratic process to include civic responsibilities.

5.1 Examine various reform movements (Civil Rights, Women’s Movement, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

5.1.a.Populist Movement/Progressive Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.1.b.Socialist Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.1.c.Temperance Movement/Prohibition Yes 1 2 3

5.1.d.Civil Rights Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.1.e.Women’s Rights Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.1.f.Labor Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.2 Examine the government’s role in various movements (e.g., arbitration, 26^th Amendment, etc.). Yes 1 2 3

Do you teach this? Emphasis on Assessment

5.2.a.Domestic trade legislation (e.g. Sherman Anti-trust, Interstate Commerce Act, Clayton Anti-trust Act) Yes 1 2 3

5.2.b.Rise and decline of labor unions Yes 1 2 3

5.2.c.Civil Rights legislation Yes 1 2 3

5.3 Examine the role of government in the preservation of citizens’ rights (e.g., 19^th Amendment, Civil Rights Act of 1964). Yes 1 2 3

5.3.a.Extension of voting rights Yes 1 2 3

5.3.b.Causes and effects of the Civil Rights Movement Yes 1 2 3

5.3.c.Progressive legislation (state and federal) Yes 1 2 3

5.3.d.Postwar Red Scares (1920s and 1950s) Yes 1 2 3

5.3.e.Great Society Yes 1 2 3

5.4 Examine individuals’ duties and responsibilities in a democratic society (e.g., voting, volunteerism, etc.) Yes 1 2 3

5.4.a.Income tax Yes 1 2 3

5.4.b.Selective Service Yes 1 2 3

5.4.c.Social Security Yes 1 2 3

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To be completed by US History from 1877 teachers only Directions: For each of the competencies/skills listed below, circle "Yes" if you teach this in your classroom. Circle 1, 2, or 3 to indicate the emphasis you believe the US History assessment should place on each competency/skill. Return the questionnaire to your principal for mailing.	Do you teach this competency /skill in your classroom? (Circle if yes)			How much emphasis should the US History assessment place on this competency? (Circle one) 1=Little or no emphasis 2=Moderate emphasis 3=Strong emphasis
Competency #1 Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community.
1.1 Apply economic concepts and reasoning when evaluating historical and contemporary social developments and issues (e.g., gold standard, free coinage of silver, tariff issue, laissez faire, deficit spending, etc.).	Yes		1 2 3
1.1.a. Populism	Yes		1 2 3
1.1.b.Robber Barons		Yes			1 2 3
1.1.c.Labor movement, economic trends in the late 1800s & early 1900s		Yes			1 2 3
1.1.d Economic trends in the late 1800s and early 1900s		Yes			1 2 3
1.1.e.Imperialism		Yes			1 2 3
1.1.f.Causes of the Great Depression		Yes			1 2 3
1.1.g.Square Deal/New Deal		Yes			1 2 3
1.2 Explain the emergence of modern America from a domestic perspective (e.g., frontier experience, Industrial revolution and organized labor, reform movements of Populism and Progressivism, Women’s Movement, Civil Rights Movement, the New Deal, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.a.Political machines		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.b. Civil service reform		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.c. Great Depression/New Deal, Great Society.		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.d. Watergate		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.e.Harlem Renaissance		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.f.Vietnam		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.g.Red Scares		Yes			1 2 3
1.2.h.Major labor unions		Yes			1 2 3
1.3 Explain the changing role of the United States in world affairs since 1877 through wars, conflicts, and foreign policy (e.g., Spanish-American War, Korean conflict, containment policy, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
1.3.a. Cold War: Berlin Airlift, Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, Berlin Wall, NATO, domino theory, "space race", Bay of Pigs, Cuban Missile Crisis		Yes			1 2 3
1.3.b.Isolationism/Imperialism		Yes			1 2 3
1.3.c.Good Neighbor Policy/Open Door Policy		Yes			1 2 3
1.3.d.Big-Stick, Dollar & Moral Diplomacy		Yes			1 2 3
		Do you teach this?			Emphasis on Assessment
1.3.e.WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam		Yes			1 2 3
1.3.f.United Nations		Yes			1 2 3
1.4 Trace the expansion of the United States and its acquisition of territory from 1877 (e.g., expansionism and imperialism).		Yes			1 2 3
1.4.a. Trace events that led to territory acquisitions after 1877 & locate those territories on a map.		Yes			1 2 3
Competency #2 Describe the impact of science and technology on the historical development of the United States in the global community.
2.1 Analyze the impact of inventions on the United States (e.g., telephone, light bulb, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
2.1.a.Analyze the impact of inventions on the United States (e.g. telephone, light bulb, etc.)		Yes			1 2 3
2.2 Examine the continuing impact of the Industrial Revolution on the development of our nation (e.g., mass production, computer operations, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
2.2.a.Examine the movement away from laissez-faire. (Major trade legislation(s), major technical invitations, and global interdependence)		Yes			1 2 3
2.3 Describe the effects of transportation and communication advances since 1877.		Yes			1 2 3
2.3.a.Describe the effects of transportation and communication advances since 1877 (e.g. telegraph, transcontinental railroad, telephone, radio, and television)		Yes			1 2 3
Competency #3 Describe the relationship of people, places, and environments through time.
3.1 Analyze human migration patterns since 1877 (e.g., rural to urban, the Great Migration, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
3.1.a.Settlement of Great Plains		Yes			1 2 3
3.1.b.Great Migration		Yes			1 2 3
3.1.c.Great Depression		Yes			1 2 3
3.1.d.Japanese-American internment		Yes			1 2 3
3.1.e.Movement of people for economic reasons		Yes			1 2 3
3.2 Analyze how changing human, physical, geographic characteristics can alter a regional landscape (e.g., urbanization, Dust Bowl, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
3.2.a.Transcontinental Railroad		Yes			1 2 3
3.2.b.Mineral wealth		Yes			1 2 3
3.2.c.Urbanization		Yes			1 2 3
3.2.d.Dust Bowl		Yes			1 2 3
3.2.e.Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation		Yes			1 2 3
Competency #4 Demonstrate the ability to use social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, resources, graphs, a compass, technology, photographs, etc.).
4.1Interpret special purpose maps, primary/secondary sources, and political cartoons.		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.a.Reading		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.b.Recognizing symbols		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.c.Recognize latitude and longitude		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.d.Grids		Yes			1 2 3
		Do you teach this?			Emphasis on Assessment
4.1.e.Read: measure with scale		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.f.Direction		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.g.Use a map legend		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.h.Recognize exaggeration, symbolism & captions		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.i. Determine relevance & recognize bias		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.j.Understanding main idea		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.k.Draw inference		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.l. Identify author: his perspective		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.m.Generalizations		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.n.Determine time period		Yes			1 2 3
4.1.o. Relate to historical content		Yes			1 2 3
4.2 Analyze technological information on graphs, charts, and timelines.		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.a.Reading comprehension		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.b.Following directions		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.c.Recognize different kinds of graphs and their components		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.d.Identify specific information regarding highs, lows & trends		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.e.Cause & effect		Yes			1 2 3
4.2.f. Sequencing events		Yes			1 2 3
4.3 Locate areas of international conflict (e.g., Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Europe, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
4.3.a.Absolute vs. relative location		Yes			1 2 3
4.3.b. Specific areas to locate include: Middle East, North Africa, East Asia, Pacific, Latin America, Russia, Cuba, Great Britain, Germany, France, Israel, China, Vietnam, Mexico, Japan		Yes			1 2 3
Competency #5 Analyze the contributions of Americans to the ongoing democratic process to include civic responsibilities.
5.1 Examine various reform movements (Civil Rights, Women’s Movement, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.a.Populist Movement/Progressive Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.b.Socialist Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.c.Temperance Movement/Prohibition		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.d.Civil Rights Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.e.Women’s Rights Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.1.f.Labor Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.2 Examine the government’s role in various movements (e.g., arbitration, 26^th Amendment, etc.).		Yes			1 2 3
		Do you teach this?			Emphasis on Assessment
5.2.a.Domestic trade legislation (e.g. Sherman Anti-trust, Interstate Commerce Act, Clayton Anti-trust Act)		Yes			1 2 3
5.2.b.Rise and decline of labor unions		Yes			1 2 3
5.2.c.Civil Rights legislation		Yes			1 2 3
5.3 Examine the role of government in the preservation of citizens’ rights (e.g., 19^th Amendment, Civil Rights Act of 1964).		Yes			1 2 3
5.3.a.Extension of voting rights		Yes			1 2 3
5.3.b.Causes and effects of the Civil Rights Movement		Yes			1 2 3
5.3.c.Progressive legislation (state and federal)		Yes			1 2 3
5.3.d.Postwar Red Scares (1920s and 1950s)		Yes			1 2 3
5.3.e.Great Society		Yes			1 2 3
5.4 Examine individuals’ duties and responsibilities in a democratic society (e.g., voting, volunteerism, etc.)		Yes			1 2 3
5.4.a.Income tax		Yes			1 2 3
5.4.b.Selective Service		Yes			1 2 3
5.4.c.Social Security		Yes			1 2 3