USH.SS.2.A
Identify the major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present and describe their defining characteristics.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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major erasU.S. history1877 to the presentdefining characteristics
Skills
- identify (major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present) #dok1
- describe (defining characteristics of major eras in U.S. history) #dok2
- categorize (historical events by era and characteristic) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present. #dok1
- I can describe the defining characteristics of major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present. #dok2
- I can categorize historical events into their respective eras and explain the reasons for their classification. #dok2
Big Ideas
- U.S. history since 1877 can be understood by examining major eras, each with unique characteristics and significant events.
- Recognizing defining characteristics of major eras helps us understand the historical development and transformation of the United States.
Essential Questions
- What are the major eras in U.S. history from 1877 to the present?
- How can we distinguish one era from another in modern U.S. history?
- Why is it important to understand the defining characteristics of each era?
- In what ways did each era shape the development of the United States?
- How do historical events reflect the defining characteristics of their respective eras?