Episode 2 of 7 · U.S. Citizenship 101
Recent U.S. History
Grades 6th+
History — American History · History — Modern World History · History · Economics — American History · Government · Captions
About This Video
What should every citizen know about recent U.S. history? In this episode, you’ll learn about the wars of the 20th century, including WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. You’ll also learn about the Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr., the Cold War, and America’s fight to stop the spread of communism.
Standards Met in Ohio
- 9-12.AH.25Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Cold War and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics.
- AMH.9-12.19.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain one reason for the Great Depression.
- AMH.9-12.19.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thDescribe life during the Great Depression.
- AMH.9-12.19.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify the Great Depression as a time when millions of people were unemployed and had little money.
- AMH.9-12.25Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thThe Cold War and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics.
- AMH.9-12.25.aGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thExplain how Korea and/or Vietnam exemplified the policy of containment during the Cold War.
- AMH.9-12.25.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify countries involved in the Korean and/or Vietnam wars.
- AMH.9-12.25.lp.bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thUnderstand that the U.S. intervened in conflicts in both Korea and Vietnam in an effort to stop the spread of communism.
- MWH.9-12.14cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify one consequence of World War I.
- MWH.9-12.15bGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thProvide examples of oppression during World War II.
- MWH.9-12.15cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an example of oppression during World War II.
- MWH.9-12.16cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify an area that was occupied after World War II.