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Modern Era in U. S. History 2

As I go through and teach the new Virginia SOLs on the modern era for the third time, it is still hard not to form the opinion they are too vague and generalized to be as useful as I would like them to be. Previous SOL revisions at least had more specific content, even if some of it seemed randomly chosen. Our Powertest question bank seems to also struggle with valid questions. I've posted a few resources and videos that may be helpful, but since I believe our time will be better spent reviewing and preparing for our post-test and final project, we are plowing through the notes and SOL content quickly

Resources:

CLICK HERE for many modern era lessons at Khan Acadamy. Well done, but does not align well with the SOL.

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SOL Info:

After World War II, there was an increase in globalization, international trade, and interdependence. Globalization is the linking of nations through trade, information, technologies, and communication. Globalization involves increased integration of different societies. Interdependence involves nations, countries, and societies depending on one another for goods, services, action, or influence. During the two decades following World War II, international trade expanded at a rapid pace. Impact of globalization and international trade on American life • Improvement of all communications (e.g., travel, telecommunications, Internet) • Availability of a wide variety of foreign-made goods and services • Outsourcing of jobs and decline of some American cities and industries • Rise of international corporations • Shift from manufacturing to a high-tech and service economy The period following World War II leading up to the early twenty-first century marked the “information age.” New technologies in communication, entertainment, and business dramatically changed American life. Industries benefiting from new technologies • Airline industry (jet engine) • Automobile industry and interstate highway system • Mining industry • Entertainment and news media industries • Exploration of space • Computer industry • Satellite systems, telecommunications industry • Internet, social media Impact of new technologies on American life • Increased domestic and international travel for business and pleasure • Greater access to news and other information • Cheaper and more convenient means of communication • Greater access to heating and air-conditioning improved the quality of life and encouraged population growth in certain areas of the country • Decreased regional variation resulting from nationwide access to the same entertainment and information provided by national television and radio programming, Internet services, and computer games Representative citizens have contributed to and influenced America scientifically, culturally, academically, and economically. Examples including but not limited to… There have been contributions and influence of individuals during the second half of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries who have changed America: • Scientific advancements include those related to medicine, technology, environment, and space. • Cultural advancements include those related to music, media, art, communication, technology, and architecture. • Academic advancement include contributions to a field of study. • Economic advancements include those related to banking, business, and industry. American foreign policy, immigration policies, energy policies, and environmental policies affect people both in the United States and in other countries. Key domestic and international issues since World War II have helped to shape the United States government’s relationship with its citizens and other nations. Foreign policy • Changes in terrorist activities • Varied global conflicts • Changing relationships with other nations Immigration • Changing immigration policies • More people try to immigrate to the United States than are allowed by law Global environment • Policies to protect the global environment • Debate over climate change • Conservation of water and other natural resources Other issues • Safety and security (Homeland Security Act) • Energy issues (dependence on foreign oil) • World health issues (global pandemics)