LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

The learner will trace key developments in United States history and describe their impact on the land and people of the nation and its neighboring countries.

Objective 4.01
Define the role of an historian and explain the importance of studying history.
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Objective 4.02
Explain when, where, why, and how groups of people settled in different regions of the United States.
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Objective 4.03
Describe the contributions of people of diverse cultures throughout the history of the United States.
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Objective 4.04
Describe the causes and effects of the American Revolution, and analyze their influence on the adoption of the Articles of Confederation, Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
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Objective 4.05
Describe the impact of wars and conflicts on United States citizens, including but not limited to, the Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the twenty-first century war on terrorism.
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Objective 4.06
Evaluate the effectiveness of civil rights and social movements throughout United States history that reflect the struggle for equality and constitutional rights for all citizens.
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Objective 4.07
Compare and contrast changes in rural and urban settlement patterns in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
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Objective 4.08
Trace the development of the United States as a world leader and analyze the impact of its relationships with Canada, Mexico, and selected countries of Central America.
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