USH.SS.23.A
Evaluate the contributions of significant political and social leaders in the United States such as Andrew Carnegie, Thurgood Marshall, Billy Graham, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton.
United States History Studies Since 1877 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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contributionssignificant political and social leadersUnited StatesAndrew CarnegieThurgood MarshallBilly GrahamSandra Day O'ConnorHillary Clinton
Skills
- evaluate (the contributions of significant political and social leaders) #dok3
- identify (key political and social leaders in U.S. history) #dok1
- analyze (the impacts of individual leaders on U.S. history) #dok3
- summarize (the achievements of specific leaders) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify significant political and social leaders in the United States. #dok1
- I can summarize the achievements of Andrew Carnegie, Thurgood Marshall, Billy Graham, Sandra Day O'Connor, and Hillary Clinton. #dok2
- I can analyze the impacts that these leaders had on American society and history. #dok3
- I can evaluate the contributions of political and social leaders and their significance to the development of the United States. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Individual leaders shape the course of American history through their contributions to politics and society.
- Evaluating the impact of diverse leaders provides insight into the changing values and progress within the United States.
Essential Questions
- What makes a political or social leader significant in the context of U.S. history?
- How have the contributions of leaders like Andrew Carnegie and Thurgood Marshall influenced the United States?
- In what ways did the actions of these leaders reflect or challenge the values of their times?
- How can we evaluate the impact and legacy of political and social leaders?
- What similarities and differences exist in the contributions of these leaders to American society?