Standard 6: Understand the development of Western and non-Western nationalism, industrialization and imperialism, and the significant processes and consequences of each.

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Number: SS.912.W.6
Title: Understand the development of Western and non-Western nationalism, industrialization and imperialism, and the significant processes and consequences of each.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 912
Strand: World History

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SS.912.W.6.AP.1
Recognize the agricultural and technological innovations that led to industrialization in Western Europe, the United States, and Japan.
SS.912.W.6.AP.2
Recognize the social and economic effects of the Industrial Revolution, such as increased productivity, the rise of the middle class, and the conditions faced by workers.
SS.912.W.6.AP.3
Compare the major differences between the philosophies of Adam Smith, Robert Owen, and Karl Marx, capitalism and communism.
SS.912.W.6.AP.4
Recognize effects of reform movements during the 19th and early 20th century, such as abolition of slavery in the British Empire, expansion of women’s rights, and labor laws.
SS.912.W.6.AP.5
Recognize the causes, key events, and effects of the unification of Italy and Germany.
SS.912.W.6.AP.6
Recognize the cause and effects of imperialism, such as social and religious impact on Indigenous peoples, expansion of political and economic control of other countries, and perceived superiority of Western ways.
SS.912.W.6.AP.7
Recognize major events in China, such as the Western incursions and the nationalist revolution and formation of the Republic of China.

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Assessment

Quiz: Imperialism :

Test your knowledge of American imperialism and the Age of Empire with this 9-question multiple choice quiz!

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Lesson Plans

Cold War Containment: Part 3, Political Cartoons :

Students will build upon prior knowledge of containment by analysis of primary sources that support and critique how to respond to the spread of communism. They will categorize these sources as ‘for’ or ‘against’ containment and the Truman Doctrine to represent there was disagreements on the best way to handle the USSR. Students will answer reflection questions connecting the view of communism seen in the sources to the Truman Doctrine. Then, students will create two of their own political cartoons, one in support and one against containment. The teacher can choose to extend the activity by doing a gallery walk of the cartoons.

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Cold War Containment: Part 2:

Students will learn about early events of the Cold War and containment through analysis of primary sources of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan. They will annotate the sources and answer critical thinking questions about why containment was imperative and how certain political ideologies conflict with democracy. This is lesson 2 in a mini unit integrating civics and social studies.

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Capitalism vs. Communism in the Industrial Revolution:

In this lesson plan, students will analyze why communism was proposed as an alternative to capitalism during the Industrial Revolution. They will analyze political cartoons and major primary source texts by Adam Smith and Karl Marx. The final task is a Venn Diagram comparing the theories.

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Comparing and Contrasting Economic Systems:

In this lesson plan, students will examine the four main economic systems: laissez-faire capitalism, socialism, communism, and mixed-market economy. Students will analyze primary sources to support their learning. Students will create a graphic organizer using both primary sources and direct instruction.

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Comparing Forms of Government:

In this lesson, students will review different forms of government and engage in a discussion and reflection of the advantages offered by the United States' constitutional republic. A slideshow, graphic organizer, pretest, and class activity allow students to apply their knowledge.

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Tutorial

The Age of Empire:

Learn about the factors that drove United States imperialism and the acquisition of territories in this short video provided by Khan Academy. Helpful graphics illustrate the content.

Type: Tutorial

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Portraits in Patriotism - Francisco Márquez: Secondary School:

Francisco Márquez was born in Venezuela and spent his childhood in both Venezuela and the U.S. He studied political science and law in Venezuela and earned his MBA in the United States. After receiving his MBA, Francisco returned to Venezuela. Under the authoritarian Nicolás Maduro regime, Francisco was arrested as a political prisoner and spent time in a Venezuelan prison. Eventually, Francisco was released and is now a political rights activist.

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Assessment

Quiz: Imperialism :

Test your knowledge of American imperialism and the Age of Empire with this 9-question multiple choice quiz!

Type: Assessment

Tutorial

The Age of Empire:

Learn about the factors that drove United States imperialism and the acquisition of territories in this short video provided by Khan Academy. Helpful graphics illustrate the content.

Type: Tutorial

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