WHS.SS.21.C
Identify examples of politically motivated mass murders such as in Cambodia, China, Latin America, and the Soviet Union.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (examples of politically motivated mass murders) #dok1
- recognize (countries and regions where mass murders occurred) #dok1
- summarize (the context behind politically motivated mass murders) #dok2
- compare (incidents of politically motivated mass murders across different countries) #dok3
- analyze (historical causes and impacts of politically motivated mass murders) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples of politically motivated mass murders in history. #dok1
- I can recognize countries and regions where politically motivated mass murders have occurred, such as Cambodia, China, Latin America, and the Soviet Union. #dok1
- I can summarize the context and motivations behind examples of politically motivated mass murders. #dok2
- I can compare incidents of politically motivated mass murders across different countries and time periods. #dok3
- I can analyze the historical causes and impacts of politically motivated mass murders. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Political motivations can lead to mass murders that significantly alter societies.
- Recognizing and analyzing politically motivated mass murders is crucial for understanding the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of protecting human rights.
Essential Questions
- What are examples of politically motivated mass murders in modern history?
- How did political motivations contribute to mass murders in countries such as Cambodia, China, Latin America, and the Soviet Union?
- What are the similarities and differences between the mass murders that occurred in these regions?
- How do these historical examples help us understand the importance of protecting human rights?
- What lessons can be learned from the global history of politically motivated mass murders?