HS.SS.5.B

Analyze recent changes in the basic characteristics, including private property, incentives, economic freedom, competition, and the limited role of government, of the U.S. economy.

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Vocabulary
recent changesbasic characteristicsprivate propertyincentiveseconomic freedomcompetitionlimited role of governmentU.S. economy
Skills
  • analyze (recent changes in basic characteristics of the U.S. economy) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the basic characteristics of the U.S. economy, including private property, incentives, economic freedom, competition, and the limited role of government. #dok1
  • I can recognize recent changes in private property, incentives, economic freedom, competition, and the government's role in the U.S. economy. #dok1
  • I can summarize the meaning of each basic characteristic of the U.S. economy. #dok2
  • I can compare previous and current characteristics of the U.S. economy. #dok2
  • I can analyze and explain how and why recent changes have occurred in the basic characteristics of the U.S. economy. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the impact of these recent changes on individuals, businesses, and society. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The U.S. economy is shaped by foundational characteristics that can evolve over time in response to internal and external factors.
  • Understanding changes in private property rights, incentives, economic freedom, competition, and the government's role helps explain current trends and challenges in the U.S. economy.
Essential Questions
  • What are the basic characteristics that define the U.S. economy?
  • How have recent changes affected private property, incentives, economic freedom, competition, and the role of government?
  • Why do these characteristics sometimes change in the U.S. economy?
  • How do these changes impact consumers, businesses, and society as a whole?
  • What might be the potential consequences of increased or decreased government involvement in the economy?