USG.SS.14.B
Analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change or to maintain continuity.
United States Government · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical examplescontemporary examplescitizen movementspolitical changecontinuity
Skills
- analyze (historical examples of citizen movements) #dok3
- analyze (contemporary examples of citizen movements) #dok3
- evaluate (methods used by citizens to bring about political change) #dok4
- determine (factors leading to continuity as opposed to change) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of citizen movements from history and the present. #dok1
- I can describe how citizen movements have worked to bring about political change or maintain continuity. #dok2
- I can analyze the effectiveness of citizen movements in creating political change. #dok3
- I can evaluate the impact of citizen actions on political continuity or change using historical and contemporary evidence. #dok4
Big Ideas
- Ordinary citizens have played significant roles in shaping political change and maintaining continuity throughout U.S. history.
- Understanding past and present citizen movements provides insight into the processes of political change and the preservation of democratic values.
Essential Questions
- What methods have citizens historically used to influence political change in the United States?
- How have contemporary citizen movements compared to those in the past in bringing about political change or continuity?
- What factors contribute to the success or failure of citizen movements for political change?
- How can analyzing historical and contemporary examples of citizen activism help us understand the dynamics of political change?
- In what ways does the continuity of U.S. political systems benefit from citizen involvement?