11th Grade Rising Tensions Resources

Investigate the economic disparities and rising societal tensions in Antebellum America, focusing on the factors contributing to the sectional divide. Analyze how these issues influenced the discourse on slavery, gaining insights into the complexities of regional differences and their impact on national unity. Enhance critical thinking and historical analysis skills through a comprehensive understanding of the era's economic and social dynamics.

Analyze the societal impacts, legal changes, and economic shifts in the United States following World War I, with a focus on the Red Scare and the rise of Nativism. Understand the climate of fear surrounding communism and its influence on American society. Examine the response of governmental policies and legal actions toward immigrants, alongside the broader societal implications of nativist attitudes. Develop the ability to critically evaluate historical evidence and synthesize information about this period of tension and change.

Examine the geopolitical transformations following World War I, emphasizing unresolved tensions and the rise of independence movements. Gain insights into the war's impact on colonized regions and understand significant political changes that reshaped the global landscape. Develop analytical skills by exploring the causes and consequences of these historical developments.

Analyze the causes of sectional conflict leading up to the Civil War, emphasizing critical legal cases and political tensions. Evaluate how these conflicts shaped the social and political environments of the time. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the historical context and its far-reaching impacts on society and politics.

Analyze the causes and consequences of the Compromise of 1850 in the context of growing sectional tensions in the United States. Understand key historical events, including the balance between free and slave states, California's admission to the Union, and the Fugitive Slave Act, alongside their broader impact on U.S. history. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by examining how these events influenced the nation's path toward civil conflict.

Investigate the growth of radicalism and its impact on U.S. political tensions in the early 20th century. Analyze significant historical events to understand their legal and societal implications, enhancing the ability to assess the causes and consequences of radical movements on American society and governance.

Examine major events of Colonial America and the Civil War by identifying regional differences, territorial growth, and crucial compromises. Gain insight into the historical significance and recognize key individuals and legislative actions that influenced the early history of America.