United States Studies: 1865 to the Present
The Twin Towers Memorial in New York City, New York. Image obtained from google.com.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, economic, and environmental challenges faced by the United States during the period from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the present.
Enduring Understanding
Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1992 and the advent of the computer age, the world has become more globally interdependent. To understand the world today and his or her role as an informed participatory citizen, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators:
Remarks by President George W. Bush after two planes crash into World Trade Center (2001)
President George W. Bush Executive Order (14 September 2001)