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Created by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization in the social sciences.
History - Standard 2
The competent history teacher understands major trends, key turning points, and the roles of influential individuals and groups in United States history from the Civil War through World War 1.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent history teacher:
2A. understands events that contributed to the U.S. Civil War.
2B. understands the role of reconstruction in rebuilding the nation.
2C. understands the role of big business in the transformation of U.S. society in the late 19th century.
2D. understands the influences of Populism and Progressivism on U.S. society in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
2E. understands the composition and significance of late 19th century immigration.
2F. understands the role of the U.S. in world affairs through World War I.
Performance Indicators - The competent history teacher:
2G. explains the effects of the Civil War on U.S. society.
2H. evaluates reconstruction policies and their impact on U.S. society.
2I. identifies the effects of industrialization and urbanization on the U.S.
2J. traces the patterns of immigration settlement in different regions of the country.
2K. describes the obstacles, opportunities, and contributions of immigrants.
2L. assesses the relationship between business and labor.
2M. explains the political, social, cultural, and economic contributions of Populism and Progressivism.
2N. explains the causes of World War I and the reasons for U.S. involvement in the war.
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