Unit Overview
Numerous factors contributed to the rise of the United States as a world power. Debates over the United States’ role in world affairs increased in response to overseas expansion and involvement in World War I. United States participation in the war had important effects on American society.
Unit US.07 Outline
5 Subunits
Students will begin to build historical context for studying unit 6 content
These curricular resources explore the emergence of the United States as a world power and the expansion of the US influence abroad.
These curricular resources explore the emergence of the United States as a world power and the expansion of the US influence abroad.
These curricular resources explore the social, political, and economic effects of the Great War on American society.
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Framework aligned regents preparation materials including:
- Part 3 Civic Literacy Essay Tasks
- Stimulus Based MC
- Part 2 Short Essay Questions