Unit XII: A Nation in Quandary:
1975 --
Content to be Covered:

1. The United States is experiencing many public problems which have developed over the last two decades.

2. The United States has forces within it which create unity.

3. The United States is interconnected to the rest of the world.


Teacher's Rationale:

The content and concepts of this unit will allow students to appreciate the complexity of this period of history. The United States now faces many problems such as racial discrimination, environmental pollution, homelessness, substance abuse, unemploymen t and domestic violence. Despite these situations, the country has forces within it which continue to unify society. It is important that both aspects are explored. In addition, the United States is becoming more and more interconnected to the rest of the world through technological advancements. Through this unit, the students will gain an understanding of our "shrinking planet."


Table of Contents:

Lesson 1: The United States Has within It Forces Which Create both Unity and Diversity.
A Crossroads Resource
A Crossroads Resource
Lesson 2: Technology Has Helped the United States to Interconnect to the Rest of the World.
A Crossroads Resource