USH.SS.18.B
Explain constitutional issues raised by federal government policy changes during times of significant events, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the 1960s, and September 11, 2001.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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constitutional issuesfederal government policy changessignificant eventsWorld War IGreat DepressionWorld War II1960sSeptember 11, 2001
Skills
- explain (constitutional issues) #dok2
- explain (federal government policy changes) #dok2
- analyze (connections between policy changes and constitutional issues during significant events) #dok3
- evaluate (the impact of federal policy changes on constitutional issues) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify significant historical events when federal policy changed. #dok1
- I can recall examples of constitutional issues raised by government policy. #dok1
- I can explain constitutional issues that were raised by changes in federal policy during events such as World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the 1960s, and September 11, 2001. #dok2
- I can explain how federal government policy changes led to constitutional issues during major historical events. #dok2
- I can analyze the connections between specific federal government policy changes and the constitutional issues they raised during major U.S. events. #dok3
- I can evaluate the impact of federal policy changes on constitutional principles during times of national crisis. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Significant national events often prompt changes in federal government policy, which can raise important constitutional issues and debates.
- Analyzing historical episodes of federal policy change helps us understand the ongoing relationship between government power and constitutional rights.
Essential Questions
- What kinds of constitutional issues have arisen as a result of federal government policy changes during major historical events?
- How have different historical crises influenced the balance between government power and individual rights?
- In what ways did federal policy responses to events like the Great Depression or 9/11 challenge or uphold the Constitution?
- Why is it important to analyze constitutional issues raised during significant events in U.S. history?
- How do debates about federal government power during events like World War I and the 1960s inform our understanding of American democracy today?