Theme Vocabulary/Other Terms Generalizations/Main Ideas

1) What are the significant geographical features of this area?

Geography
Having to do with the
environment in which people live 2) How did this geography help to shape American Society?
and interact.

1) What social changes occurred during this time period?

Social
Having to do with people in
groups, their living together, and
relations with one another: 2) How did this societal change impact the culture of the U.S.?
includes issues as gender,
economic status, and ethnicity

1) What political changes occurred??

Political
Having to do with gaining,
seeking, and organizing power; 2) How would you assess the political leadership of this time
events relating to the functions of
period?
government: making, enforcing,
and interpreting laws.

1) What role did religion play in the development of American

Religious society during this time?
Religious beliefs, whether
organized or traditional, and the
religious institutions of the
2) Did religion create any conflict ofr create any changes in
culture.
American society at this time?
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Theme Vocabulary/Other Terms Generalizations/Main Ideas

1) How did the art, literature, or philosophy of this time period
Intellectual impact American society?
People’s philosophy, values, beliefs,
and attitudes. 2) How did a change in thinking lead to new events in this time
period?

1) How did inventions lead to change? Did the change have a

Technological positive or negative effect on American society?
Technological advancements and
impact on people’s lives in a
2) How did these advancements change the social and economic
positive and negative manner. patterns of American culture?

2) What economic changes occurred during this time period?

Economic
How the basic material needs of the
people are met. The production,
distribution, and consumption of
1) What impact did the policies of American Industrial leaders
goods and services. Regional or and/or political leaders have on the United States economy?
international trade; monetary
policy/taxes.

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