Outcome 1:
Read primary and secondary historical sources about people, events, or locations that affect U.S. history after 1860. A student will be able to identify author bias as part of examining the reliability of the historical narrative.
Outcome 2:
Examine historical actions within their own time period in order to understand the opportunities as well as restrictions faced by American decision makers after 1860. A student will see how wars, laws, political actions, or social movements are uniquely shaped by the immediate past as well as by a specific time period. Identify change as well as continuity in political, economic, and social aspects shaping the emergence of an internationally powerful nation following WWII.
Outcome 3:
Use factual information to support logically developed essays that are true to time and place.
Outcome 4:
Break down a major project into reasonable tasks
Outcome 5:
Select appropriate examples to support a logical vocal or written argument.
Outcome 6:
Use major turning points in US history to understand broad trends.
Outcome 7:
Analyze the impact of changing immigration patterns after 1860 on American economic, political, and social life.
Outcome 8:
Use historical comparison and analysis to examine modern problems and decision making.
Outcome 9:
Gain the skills necessary to synthesize a large amount of material and draw reasonable, conclusions in a work or personal arena.
Outcome 10:
Understand how to effectively use a library and the web to find the answers to their own questions.
Outcome 11:
Develop a positive attitude toward life-long learning.