Historical context and precedents
Know how the Constitution has changed over time
Understand how past movements achieved social change
Know how presidential and congressional war powers have developed
Understand how government responded to past recessions and depressions
Share historical knowledge to inform current civic engagement
Use historical knowledge to evaluate contemporary policy proposals
Know how tensions between government levels have been resolved
Understand tactics that have succeeded in creating change
Understand lessons from unsuccessful government programs
Know how voting rights have expanded to include more Americans
Know how past court decisions affect current legal interpretations
Know how immigration patterns and policies have changed over time