4. By the 1960’s, happy days had turned
into protests and demonstrations.
Displays of “peace and love” were
contrasted with military violence on the
evening news.
Americans were having serious doubts
about the war in Vietnam.
4
6. Discuss
The War in Vietnam had become a
very unpopular war. Which other
wars during the twentieth century
became very unpopular?
Were there any similarities between
these unpopular wars?
6
7. Near Disaster Averted
In 1962, the United States and the Soviet
Union had a major political crises that
could have ended in a world wide nuclear
war. The Soviet Union was shipping nuclear
warhead missiles to Cuba so they could be
aimed at U.S. cities.
8. Bay of Pigs
Overthrow Attempt
In 1962, the United States attempted to
overthrow the Cuban communist
government in a military operation called
the “Bay of Pigs”. The Soviet Union decided
to help Cuba by setting up nuclear missiles
aimed at the U.S. and only 90 miles away
from Florida.
8
9. The cold war conflict heightened tensions and had some
people planning where they could go to be safe during a
nuclear war. Most Americans were very aware of the
severe danger posed by fallout from a nuclear bomb blast.
16. During the march on Washington, Martin
Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most
memorable speeches in U.S. history.
17. • The “I Have a Dream” speech rallied
widespread support for civil rights
legislation.
18. The march on Washington put pressure on
Congress to pass new legislation in support
of civil rights.
19. The momentum for action
resulted in the landmark “Civil
Rights Act” of 1964.
20. Another social issue received attention during the 1960’s.
The poor working conditions of migrant farm workers
resulted in boycotts led by Cesar Chavez.
21. The boycott asked consumers not to buy grapes as a
way to support the workers grievances against the grape
growers. The workers wanted better living conditions
and wages. The strike was known as the Delano Grape
Strike and was organized by the United Farm Worker’s
Union.
23. In 1963 the
World was Shocked
An American President
was Assassinated
24. Class Discussion
What do you know about the JFK assassination?
Do you believe there was more than one shooter?
Was there a conspiracy to kill the president?
25. On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy, the 35th
President of the United States, was assassinated by a
single gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald. The nation was
shocked that a very popular president could be killed by a
single gunman with a mail order $21 dollar riffle.
26. Oswald shot President Kennedy and Governor Connally
from the 6th floor of the Texas School Depository building
while they rode in a presidential caravan through the
streets of Dallas.
27. The 1960’s included fear of nuclear weapons,
protests, and the assassination of a very dynamic,
young President, John F. Kennedy.
27
31. In June of 1972, the Nixon administration was caught sending staff
members to break into the National Democratic Headquarters
which was located in the Watergate Hotel. This scandal uncovered
many illegal activities, lies, and cover-ups by the president and his
staff.
32. The investigation of the political scandal took center stage
for over two years from June of 1972, until August of 1974.
The closest assistants to the president were indicted and
convicted of federal crimes. Audio tapes of Whitehouse
conversations proved that the President of the United
States was lying. The country was embroiled in major
controversy.
33. On August 9,1974, President Nixon resigned amid
scandal, and Gerald Ford became president.
35. It took women 120 years to get the right to vote with the passage
of the 19th Amendment in 1920. But during the 1970’s the second
movement for women’s rights made significant progress. A
woman’s role in the family, the work place, and schools changed
considerably with passage of legislation such as Title IX and X and
the Women’s Educational Equity Act of 1974.
36. The rebirth of feminism led to the women’s liberation
movement that swept across Europe and the United
States. Even though the Equal Rights Amendment never
passed, Roe V. Wade and the Pregnancy Discrimination
Act of 1978 helped women gain reproductive rights.
37. The War in Vietnam finally winds down
after years of lost lives and protests.
38. The very unpopular War in Vietnam came to an
end as the last troops left Saigon in 1973.
39. The decade of the 1970’s brought the
welcome end of the Vietnam War and the
unwelcome lies and resignation of an
American President. Women were able to
achieve increased equality and the first
“Earth Day” was held to celebrate
conservation and protection of the earth’s
resources.
39
42. Class Discussion
Which President of the United States
resigned before his term was up?
Why did he quit?
What was the Watergate scandal?
What can be done to get a president out
of office before his term is up?
42
43. Most Americans were happy to leave the
problems of the 1970’s behind and enter the
1980’s.
Unfortunately, the 1980’s brought some financial
problems with a skyrocketing national debt and
hundreds of bank scandals.
43
45. In 1980 Ronald Reagan was elected as the 40th President
of the United States. His election highlighted a
conservative movement called the Reagan Revolution. The
goal was to make government smaller and provide fewer
regulations on business.
45
46. President Reagan’s biggest successes were in foreign
policy where he helped bring the cold war with the Soviet
Union to an end.
47. Eastern European countries broke with the Soviet Union as
it began to crumble. Reagan diplomacy was instrumental
in guiding the United States toward better relations with
former communist satellite countries in Europe.
48. The Berlin wall represented communist control over
Eastern Europe. By late 1989 the wall was beginning to
crumble as Eastern Germans crossed into Western
Germany to experience freedom.
49. Breaking down the Berlin wall and escaping
communist control was celebrated by millions of
people around the world.
50. The government’s economic policies of the 1980’s was based on the
concept of “supply side” economics. Taxes were reduced and
government spending cut so that more money would be available
for the private sector and business expansion. The economy of the
80’s performed well in most regards. However, the federal debt
skyrocketed to triple the original size, and by 1987 the New York
Stock Market plunged sinking the country into a recession.
51. A close analysis of the national debt in relation to the
gross domestic product shows that the national debt
spiked during the 1980’s under President Reagan and
President Bush.
52. Class Discussion
What is meant by the national debt?
Why is a high national debt a problem?
How might a large national debt affect
individual Americans?
53. Another problem that surfaced during the 1980’s involved the loose
government regulations of the banking system. Some saving and
loan institutions made poor loans, broke federal laws, and did not
have enough cash to pay their debts. As a result, some large banks
failed. People lost confidence in the banks that were in trouble and
lined up to try to get their money back. Some investors lost millions
of dollars.
54. Class Discussion
Is your money in the bank protected?
Under what conditions might you lose money during
a banking
crisis?
55. Some bank executives were fired but given millions of dollars in
severance pay. Other bank executives went to jail. 55
56. During the 1980’s the AIDS virus was
spreading rapidly throughout the world.
57. The Aids epidemic gained attention as famous Americans
such as Rock Hudson, Liberace, and Arthur Ashe died of
AIDS.
58. President Reagan turned out to be a very popular
president and in 1984 was re-elected with one of the
biggest margins in history.
63. The 1990’s began with a conflict in the Middle East. Iraq invaded
Kuwait, a small, oil rich country south of Iraq. The United Nations,
led by the United States, sent military forces into Iraq and pushed
the Iraqi army out with only six weeks of fighting.
64. The 1980’s saw President Reagan, a popular
political figure, serve for 8 years.
The 1990’s ushered in a different leader as Bill
Clinton became President in 1992 and also served
for 8 years.
Under President Clinton the national debt was
greatly reduced and technology helped America
get ready for the 21st Century.
64
65. The most important world event of the 1990’s was the dissolution of
the once powerful Soviet Union into many separate countries. The
largest remaining country was the Russian Federation. By 1991, the
collapse of the Soviet Union meant the end of the “cold war”.
65
66. In 1992, the political climate of the country changed when a
democrat, Bill Clinton, was elected president. With three major
candidates running for president, Clinton won with a plurality of the
popular vote but less than a majority vote.
67. The Clinton Presidency was remarkable because
cooperation between democrats and republicans resulted
in a balanced budget and the elimination of the federal
deficit.
68. Look Again at the Graph
Examine the graph of the federal deficit again.
What does the red area stand for?
What does the blue represent?
Which years were good for the economy? Why?
69. What does red represent? What does the blue
mean? Which years were best for the economy?
Why?
70. One of the accomplishments of the Clinton
presidency was a balanced budget and the
elimination of the federal budget deficit.
71. Class Discussion
What is a balanced budget?
What is the federal budget deficit?
What is the national debt?
Why is the national debt important?
72. The 1990’s introduced an era of high tech
communications. Cell phones and the
internet improved the ability of the masses
to acquire and disseminate information
instantly.
74. The next ten years was a very bumpy ride for the
United States.
The country was attacked by terrorists in 2001, went
to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and faced a near
collapse of the American economy in 2008.
74
76. The next 10 years ushered in an explosion of new
technology. With smart phones and social media,
the internet became a vital part of all economic,
academic, and social activity.
77. Facebook may seem like it has been around a long time,
but it has only been in use nine years. The first basic smart
phone was introduced in 2000, and the first android
became available in 2008.
77
78. Class Discussion
How has new technology changed the
behavior of consumers?
How has technology changed future
careers?
79. IN 2000, George W. Bush was elected
President of the United States and
served for eight years until 2009.
79
80. Almost one year after President Bush was elected,
the United States was attacked by terrorists from
the Middle East.
82. After the September 11, 2001, attack, the United
States determined that Afghanistan was the
training site for the terrorist group that struck
the U.S. As part of the NATO forces, the U.S.
sent troops into Afghanistan in an attempt to
eradicate the Al-Qaeda terrorist training camps
and their supporters know as the Taliban.
83. Within a few months of entering Afghanistan, the United
States and its allies drove the Taliban and Al-Qaeda forces
out of Afghanistan and into Pakistan where they went into
hiding.
84. By 2004 Iraq held popular elections and elected a new
government headed by Hamid Karzai. In the meantime,
Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants were regrouping in
Pakistan and sending attack forces back into Afghanistan
to seize control of rural areas.
85. While trying to keep Afghanistan under control in
2003, the United States and its allies began
increasing pressure on Iraq and its leader, Saddam
Hussein, to allow the United Nations inspectors to
confirm whether or nor Iraq was hiding weapons of
mass destruction. After a period of time, the U.S.
became frustrated with Iraq’s lack of cooperation.
86. In 2003, the Bush administration accused Saddam
Hussein, President of Iraq, of producing and hiding
weapons of mass destruction. The U.S. believed that Iraq
was lying about having chemical weapons.
87. As a result, the United States issued warnings to Iraq to allow U.N.
inspectors to look for chemical weapons believed hidden inside Iraq.
When Iraq refused to fully comply with the request, the U.S. sent
military forces to Iraq. By March 20, 2003, an invasion force led by
the U.S. entered Iraq and engaged in full military combat.
88. Class Discussion
The United States was now fighting two
wars in the Middle East.
Why was it a serious problem to fight
two wars at the same time?
Which war do you think should have
been more important to the U.S.?
90. Once U.S. troops reached Baghdad, they determined that Iraq
had no weapons of mass destruction. The reason given for
going to war evaporated, but the troops stayed for nearly
nine years.
90
91. From 2007 to 2008 the United States suffered an
economic meltdown that threatened to bring down
the country’s major financial institutions and
plunge the economy into a horrible depression.
91
92. Huge banks and mortgage lenders had been practicing
irresponsible methods for qualifying buyers for loans, and
the economic bubble was ready to burst. When it did,
billions of dollars were lost by investors, and the stock
market took a huge dive. For a period of time, nobody
could borrow money to buy homes or expand businesses.
92
93. Class Discussion
What happens when banks stop lending?
What happens when people cannot buy new homes?
What happens when businesses cannot borrow
money to expand?
94. Within months, many stocks lost half
of their value. Investors panicked and
stopped buying.
94
95. Many Americans lost their jobs, homes lost their
value, and the stock market nearly collapsed.
Large numbers of home owners could not make
their payments and lost homes to foreclosure.
95
97. With the election of President Obama
in 2008, the country moved away from
the policies of President Bush, and into
a more active role for the federal
government.
97
98. Issues in the 2008 and 2012 elections
included women’s reproductive rights.
98
100. During 2013, the Affordable Health Care Act ran into serious
problems when the website for enrollment had serious glitches
and breakdowns. The political battle between democrats and
republicans heated up as the turmoil with the enrollment
problems continued.
100
101. A Foreign Policy Victory Emerges
For many years, the United States searched for
the leaders who organized the September 11,
2001, attacks. When it became apparent that the
leader of Al-Qaeda was hiding in Pakistan,
President Obama ordered the military to
organize a daring mission to capture or kill the
leader of the terrorist group.
102. That leader was Osama Bin Laden, the Al-Qaeda terrorist
who masterminded the September 11, 2001, terrorist
attack on the twin towers and the Pentagon.
102
103. For ten years the United States searched for Osama Bin
Laden and offered large sums of money for his capture or
death. Finally, on May 2, 2011, President Obama
announced the secret Navy Seal attack that killed Bin
Laden.
103
107. As the U.S. approaches 2014, the economy
is gradually improving, more jobs are being
created, and Americans are looking forward
to withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
The United States is hoping to enter a
period of prosperity.
107
108. Check-up and Review
RAISE YOUR GREEN CARD IF YOU BELIEVE
THE STATEMENT IS TRUE OR YOUR RED
CARD IF YOU THINK IT IS FALSE.
108
109. True or False-1
During the 1990’s cell phones
became popular, the internet
became available, and Bill
Clinton became President.
109
111. True or False-2
In the 1970’s President Richard
Nixon used the famous
Watergate event to become one
of the most respected and
admired Presidents in our history.
111
115. True or False-4
In 2008, the United States
experienced a severe threat to the
economy, elected President Obama,
and increased the role of
government in stimulating the
economy.
115
121. Decades Test 1
1. U.S. became a world leader
2. World War II
3. Vietnam War protests
4. Model T Ford and radio/telephone
5. Great Depression/poverty
6. Cesar Chavez leads farm workers
A. 1920’s
B. 1930’s
C. 1940’s
D. 1950’s
E. 1960’s
F. 1970’s
121
122. Decades Test 2
1. Women’s right to vote (19th amendment)
2. Kennedy elected President and handles Cuban missile crisis
3. President Bush leads U.S. to war in Iraq for 8 years
4. Regan becomes President and Berlin Wall falls
5. Clinton becomes President and cell phones become the new
rage
6. Atomic Bomb dropped on Japan
A. 1940’s
B. 2000-2009
C. 1920’s
D. 1990’s
E. 1980’s
F. 1960’s
122
123. Brainstorm and Discuss
During the last several decades, the federal
government has had difficulty balancing the
budget and reducing the federal deficit.
Assume that you do not want to reduce
current federal programs, how will you
increase federal revenues?
Brainstorm the different fees
and taxes that might be
collected. Consider federal
sales taxes, inheritance taxes,
luxury taxes, user fees, etc.
Make a list of at least 10
possibilities.
123
124. Report Back
Share Your Ideas
.
1. Let’s summarize possible
answers to our question about how
to increase revenues for federal
programs.
2. Include these ideas in your
notes.
3. You may choose to use a
graphic organizer.
124
125. Conduct Research
Use technology to gather information
about the federal budget, major categories
for expenditures, and revenue sources.
Examine federal budget battles of 2013 and
the government shutdown. Determine
whether programs should be cut or revenues
raised to balance the budget.
This will be a short research assignment and
should generate two or three pages of
notes. The notes will used during the next
class discussion to review ideas and
solutions and to write a proposal.
125
126. Essential Questions to Guide Research
1, What causes government revenues to go up or down?
2. What are some creative tax ideas that have been proposed in
the past?
3.How much of the federal budget is for defense? How much
for interest on the national debt? How much for social security
and medicare?
4. What are the other large expenditures in the federal budget?
5. What services were discontinued when the government shut
down in 2013?
134. Will Tax Cuts Stimulate the
Economy?
http://economix.blogs.nytimes.co
m/2010/11/18/were-the-bush-
tax-cuts-good-for-growth/
135. Why Tax Cuts are Good
http://www.cato.org/publications/
commentary/one-bad-eight-
good-reasons-cut-taxes
136. Pro’s and Con’s of Tax Cuts
http://www.intellectualtakeout.or
g/library/business-and-
economics/are-tax-cuts-good-
economy
137. Would a Federal Sales Tax be Better?
http://www.debate.org/opinions/
would-a-federal-sales-tax-be-
more-equitable-than-the-current-
federal-income-tax
138. Do Tax Cuts Raise
Revenues?
http://www.factandmyth.com/tax
es/tax-decreases-do-not-
increase-revenue
139. Write a Proposal
Use your notes to write a one or
two page proposal to
recommend how the federal
budget should be
balanced. Recommend
specific cuts or revenue
increases. Provide specific
information to support your
proposed ideas with clearly
articulated arguments and
sufficient evidence.
139
140. Your Proposal
Define the issue/problem
Outline the details of your
argument
Cite supporting research
Project possible roadblocks
Specify contingency or back up
plans
140
141. Develop a Writing Plan
Determine what your main point will
be, and write a topic sentence that
provides focus for your essay.
Choose several main ideas that
support your topic sentence.
Sort your information into supporting
details with facts and examples.
141
143. Details Must Support the Main Ideas
Provide specific facts,
examples, and reasons for
each main idea in the
body of your essay
144. Prepare to Write
Use your outline and write a
five paragraph essay on your
topic.
As you write your rough draft,
it will be very important to
use special words that enable
you to transition smoothly
from one idea to the next.
144
145. Transition Words
As you view these words,
select the words that help
you make transitions
smoothly from one idea to
the next.
as a result
such as
for example
nevertheless
for that reason
finally
at this time
therefore
furthermore
in addition
in conclusion
as well as
145
146. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your sentences to communicate
more clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another student and read each
other’s essay out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write the final draft of your
polished essay.
146
147. Take a Pro or Con Position
In order to make a convincing
argument for or against an idea
or event, it is very important to
evaluate the facts and see if they
support your position.
The first step is to ask relevant
questions that will guide your
investigation of the evidence.
147
148. Inquiring Minds want to Know
Essential Questions
Has the shift of more women in the work place benefitted families financially?
Are there significant negative effects on families when women are in the workplace?
Have women gained confidence and independence with increased access to
education and the workplace?
Have businesses and the American economy benefitted from the inclusion of women
in higher education and the workplace?
Have men been hurt financially by the competition from women in the workplace?
Have family values been eroded with increased pressure for mothers to help support
families by working.
149. Conduct the Research
Identify specific questions about
the issue to guide your
investigation of the facts.
Determine if the evidence is
credible and supports your main
arguments.
Use internet and book sources to
gather credible information.
149
150. The Proof is in the Pudding
The Issue: Has the changing role of
women during the last 50 years
benefitted or harmed the economic and
cultural development of the United
States?
Your assignment is to research this
issue, take a position, support your
arguments with sufficient evidence, and
write a report to convince others of
your point of view.
150
153. The Changing Role of Women in Society
http://curiosity.discovery.com/qu
estion/gender-roles-society-
changing
154. 1960’s Changes for Women
http://www.usnews.com/news/art
icles/2010/03/12/the-1960s-a-
decade-of-change-for-women
155. 50 Years of Change for Women
http://www.ehow.com/info_81379
41_changes-during-past-50-
years.html
156. Working Moms and Changing Roles
http://workingmoms.about.com/
od/workingmomsresearch/a/Gen
derRoles.htm
157. Develop a Writing Plan
Determine what your main point will
be, and write a topic sentence that
provides focus for your essay.
Choose several main ideas that
support your topic sentence.
Sort your information into
supporting details with facts and
examples.
157
158. Use the five
paragraph essay
format to write
your paper about
the changing role of
women.
158
159. Details Must Support the Main Ideas
Provide specific facts,
examples, and reasons for
each main idea in the
body of your essay
160. Prepare to Write
Use your outline and write a
five paragraph essay on
your topic.
As you write your rough
draft, it will be very
important to use special
words that enable you to
transition smoothly from
one idea to the next.
160
161. Transition Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help you
make transitions
smoothly from one
idea to the next.
as a result
such as
for example
nevertheless
for that reason
finally
at this time
therefore
furthermore
in addition
in conclusion
as well as
161
162. Relevance to the Real World
The final conclusion of your paper
should explain why your point of view
on the issue is important for the
future. Answer these questions as you
write your conclusion.
1. Why is your issue important to our
world?
2. Why should anyone care about it?
3. What would be the negative results
if your recommendations are not
followed?
163. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your sentences to
communicate more clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another student and
read each other’s essay out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write the final
draft of your polished essay.
163
164. Conducting Your Research
Choose a decade of American history
that you would like to investigate. Gather
information about the people and events that
helped shape the successes and
failures of the period. Explore those areas
you find most interesting.
164
165. Select your Topic
Discuss your
selected topic
with your teacher
before beginning
your research.
165
166. Essential Questions to Guide Your Research
These questions should relate to the decade of American history you have selected for your
research project.
1. What problems or failures were important during the decade?
2. What were the positive developments or events of the decade?
3. Who were some of the important historical figures of the
decade?
4. What was daily life like for the average person?
168. 1950’s Happy Days? :Weigh the
evidence
http://docsteach.org/activities/12
689
169. 1970’s Failure of the Savings and Loan
Institutions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savin
gs_and_loan_crisis
170. Energy Crisis of the 1970’s
http://www.colorado.edu/AmStud
ies/lewis/2010/anxiety.htm
171. Video: Why the U.S. Lost the War in
Vietnam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
=vELYvvPT4aI
172. Successes and Failures of George W.
Bush from 2000-2008
http://www.npr.org/templates/sto
ry/story.php?storyId=99389574
173. Successes and Failures of Bill Clinton
During the 1990’s
http://prospect.org/article/did-
clinton-succeed-or-fail
174. 1990’s: The Clinton Presidency
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americ
anexperience/features/general-
article/clinton-legacy/
175. Failures and Successes of the Obama
Presidency
http://www.thedailybeast.com/art
icles/2012/01/23/obama-s-wins-
and-losses-by-the-numbers-
stocks-jobs-health-care-
more.html
176. Events of the 1960’s
http://www.examiner.com/article/
top-10-historical-moments-of-
the-1960s
177. Timeline of Events 1960-1969
http://americasbesthistory.com/a
bhtimeline1960.html
178. Events of the 1970’s
http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/deca
de70.html
179. What Happened in the 1970’s
http://www.thepeoplehistory.com
/1970s.html
180. 1970’s The World in Flux
http://americasbesthistory.com/a
bhtimeline1970.html
181. Your Essay Topic
Organize your ideas and prepare to
write an essay about the decade of
American history that you have
researched. Your focus should include
the successes and failures of the
period and the most important people
and events that shaped this period of
history.
182. Organize Your Ideas
Review all of your notes from the
presentations, group discussions,
and research notes.
Select the most important ideas.
Choose facts and examples to
support each important idea
183. Develop a Writing Plan
Determine what your main
point will be, and write a
topic sentence that provides
focus for your essay.
Choose several main ideas
that support your topic
sentence.
Sort your information into
supporting details with facts
and examples.
184. Details Must Support the
Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay
185. Write the Rough Draft
Use the Five
Paragraph
format that
includes an
Introductory
Paragraph,
Body, and
Conclusion
186. Prepare to Write
Write a five paragraph essay describing the important
events in your “decade” of history. Highlight the most
significant issues of that period including successes
and failures.
As you write your rough draft, it will be very
important to use special words that enable you to
transition smoothly from one idea to the next.
186
187. Transition Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help you
make transitions
smoothly from one
idea to the next.
as a result
such as
for example
nevertheless
for that reason
finally
at this time
therefore
furthermore
in addition
in conclusion
as well as
187
188. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your sentences
to communicate more clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another student
and read each other’s essay out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write the
final draft of your polished essay.
189. Unit Assessment
The common core standards assessment includes the
following:
PowerPoint Notes
Research Project One: Notes, Proposal and Participation
Research Project Two: Notes and Research Paper
Research project Three: Three Pages of Notes
Research Topic Essay
Project
Final Unit Test
189
190. Final Unit Test
1. Review the changes in the role of women during the
last 50 years. Present an argument to support or oppose
the changes in women’s role in society and the benefits
or harm that has been created. Support your argument
with details and examples.
2. Balancing the federal budget is usually very
controversial and difficult. Explain the major
expenditures in our federal budget, and present a
rationale for either increasing specific taxes or making
specific cuts in federal programs. Support your position
with clear, logical arguments.
190
191. 3. Select one decade during the last 50 years,
and review the major events and people their
were important. Evaluate the successes and
failures of that period of history.
192. Snapshot Decades: The 1960’s
9 min Excellent!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs
P4APYUzCo
193. The History of Civil Rights in America
6 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
URxwe6LPvkM
194. From Slavery to Civil Rights
4 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
gqIZpVGdh9E
195. PBS American History: The Sixties
4 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=0Ad0kKLyyEg
196. Latino’s in the 1960’s
3 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9
jnKOyMe_aE
197. The Zoot Suit Riots
5 min Excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
ARizzMHbBfI
198. The History of Zoot Suits
3 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JpQqfuxRxh8
199. Racism Against Mexican Americans
5 min good overview
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=KxtThBTf0sI
200. Cesar Chavez Latino Rights Leader
4 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wznw9TA2jXk
