Historical Precedent
Historical context and precedents
Apply Historical Analysis to Current Issues
Use historical knowledge to evaluate contemporary policy proposals
Learn from Civil Rights History
Understand how past movements achieved social change
Learn from Economic Crisis Responses
Understand how government responded to past recessions and depressions
Learn from Past Policy Failures
Understand lessons from unsuccessful government programs
Learn from Social Movement Strategies
Understand tactics that have succeeded in creating change
Teach Historical Civic Lessons
Share historical knowledge to inform current civic engagement
Understand Constitutional Amendments
Know how the Constitution has changed over time
Understand Federal-State Conflicts
Know how tensions between government levels have been resolved
Understand Immigration History
Know how immigration patterns and policies have changed over time
Understand Supreme Court Precedent
Know how past court decisions affect current legal interpretations
Understand Voting Rights Expansion
Know how voting rights have expanded to include more Americans
Understand War Powers Evolution
Know how presidential and congressional war powers have developed