USH.9 Current Era: 2001-Present | Epic Ed

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US History: Post Reconstruction to the Modern Era

Standard 9: The Modern Era: 2001-Present

Content Standard 9: The student will examine contemporary challenges and successes in meeting the needs of the American citizen and society, 2001 to the present.

9.1

Assess George W. Bush’s presidency, including the causes, conduct and consequences of the United States led wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, efforts to counter and combat terrorism, and domestic issues such as the FEMA response to Hurricane Katrina and the Great Recession.

9.2

Assess Barack Obama’s presidency, including the significance of his election, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, handling of economic conditions, establishment of DACA, and reforms to healthcare.

9.3

Examine the ongoing issues to be addressed by the Donald Trump and subsequent administrations, including taxation, immigration, employment, climate change, race relations, religious discrimination and bigotry, civic engagement, and perceived biases in the media.