SYLLABUS

Social Studies - First Benchmark Period - Civil War & Reconstruction (1850 - 1877)

1. Factors Leading to the Civil War

2. Military Leaders and Major Battles

3. Constitutional Amendments - 13, 14, &15

4. Reconstruction, Slavery, Political Leaders and Women

Social Studies - Second Benchmark Period - Immigration & Industrialization (1875 - 1929)

1. Push and Pull Factors in Immigration & How U.S. Was Affected By Immigrants

2. Industrial Revolution in the U.S., Inventions & Inventors

3. Progressive Reforms & Reformers, Labor Issues, Environmental Impact

Social Studies - Third Benchmark Period - U.S. in a Global Age (1895 - 1929)

1. Growth of American Imperialism, U.S. Expanding Role

2. U.S. Involvement in WWI, Domestic & Foreign Outcomes of WWI

3. Phases of World Political Development in the WWI Era

4. Major Factors in Arizona History Leading to Statehood

Social Studies - Fourth Benchmark Period - Great Depression & WWII (1928 - 1945)

1. Economic Policies & Factors Leading to the Great Depression, Impact of Natural & Manmade Crises

2. Economic Choices Relating to Individuals, Markets, and Industries, Governmental Policies

3. New Deal Programs, Economic Recovery from the Great Depression

4. Pearl Harbor & U.S. Involvement in WWII