Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools 7th Grade Curriculum Map 2015-2016
Unit 3: Age of Imperialism; World Wars
Essential Standards
Unit 3
3rd Quarter (9wks)
Topics
Concepts
7.H.1, 7.H.2, 7.G.1, 7.G.2, 7.E.1, 7.C&G.1, 7.C.1
7.H.1 Use historical thinking to analyze various modern societies.
7.H.2 Understand the implications of global interactions.
7.G.1 Understand how geography, demographic trends, and environmental
conditions shape modern societies and regions.
7.G.2 Apply the tools of a geographer to understand modern societies and
regions.
7.E.1 Understand the economic activities of modern societies and regions.
7.C&G.1 Understand the development of government in modern societies
and regions
7.C.1 Understand how cultural values influence relationships between
individuals, groups and political entities in modern societies and regions.
Essential Understandings
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WWI
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Interwar Years
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WWII
Guiding Questions (samples of
be used to create Essential Questions)
factual/conceptual/provocative questions)
The Age of Imperialism produced a global
economy.
Economic, political, and military interests
spurred European imperialism in the 1800s.
European powers began colonizing Africa
The Ottoman empire was threatened by
economic decline, nationalism, and the
ambitions of European powers.
Following a failed rebellion in 1857, the
British government increased its control of
India.
During the 1800s, western powers used
diplomacy and war to win favorable trade
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What political and economic forces
led to global conflict in the twentieth
century?
How did twentieth century conflict
impact people of the world?
How did twentieth century conflict
impact governments and economies
of world?
What was one result of the Sepoy
Rebellion?
Why were westerners interested in
China?
What event urged Japan to open its
Global Interaction
Conflict
Innovation
Political thought
Society
Region
Governmental Authority
Power
Economics
Vocabulary/
Key Historical Figures
geography, location
place, movement,
human environment interaction
physical map, political map
capitalism, scarcity, economics
suffrage
theory of evolution
sphere of influence
The Meiji Period
Stalinism
German National Socialism
Italian Fascism
Holocaust
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agreements with China
To avoid domination by the West, Japan
opened its doors to foreign influences and
became a modern industrialized power.
The economy of Latin America became
dependent on industrial nations for
investment, technology, and manufactured
goods.
The Age of Imperialism brought an exchange
of goods, money, materials, and ideas.
Aggressive nationalism, economic and
imperial rivalries, and militarism pushed
Europe toward war.
Modern weapons resulted in a huge number
of casualties and stopped either side from
gaining an advantage.
World War I was the first modern, fully
industrialized war.
Two revolutions rocked Russia in 1917.
Lenin established the Soviet Union under the
Communist party.
After Lenin’s death, Joseph Stalin gained
absolute power over the nation.
Under Stalin, the Soviet government used
propaganda, censorship, and terror to
establish a totalitarian state.
Desires for land, better wages, and
democratic reforms led to the Mexican
Revolution.
Aggressive steps to World War II
Needs and wants may influence the location
of trade and the types of goods that are
exchanged.
Interaction amongst cultures may influence
the growth of values and beliefs.
Leadership can strengthen or weaken
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ports to foreign trade?
What are turning points and
watershed moments?
How did colonial subjects react to the
arrival of western culture?
World War I: Who Was to Blame?
How did Austria-Hungary react to the
assassination of Archduke
Ferdinand?
How was WWI different from previous
wars?
What are some examples of turning
points in world history and why
were they considered turning points?
Why were the Russians ready to
revolt in 1917?
What characterized Lenin and Stalin
as Russian Leaders?
What made WWI and WWII turning
points in history?
What are the underlying causes of
war?
What were the main causes of World
War I?
How was Hitler similar to the Italian
leader Mussolini?
How did the Germans and the japans
treat the people they conquered?
Why were Germans forced to
surrender at Stalingrad?
Treaty of Versailles
League of Nations
mandate system
Great Depression
Universal Declaration of Human
Rights
Central Powers
Allied Powers
Western Front
Russian Revolution
Black Tuesday
New Deal
Stock Market Crash
Nazi Party
WWI
WWII
Axis Powers
Pearl Harbor
Battle of Midway
Hiroshima
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Lenin
Woodrow Wilson
Mao Zedong
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Dwight D. Einsenhower
Douglas MacArthur
Harry S. Truman
nationalism
communism
imperialism
dictatorship
propaganda
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political and governmental systems.
Various NGOS (local, national and
international) and government agencies
respond to natural disasters.
Natural disasters may have positive and/or
negative consequences.
Preservation efforts may cause positive and
negative changes.
Human modifications to the environment may
have positive and negative implications
The ideas found in intellectual, scientific, and
cultural movements may have implications for
the development of future political thought
and governmental development
Not all democratic societies are the same.
Governmental systems in one society may
influence the development of governmental
systems in another society.
The source of political power in a society
does not always rest in the hands
governmental authority.
Differing cultural values and belief systems in
a society may serve as a source of conflict.
Common values and beliefs may serve to
build relationships among various cultural
groups.
Cultural groups are more alike than they are
different.
Monuments and art treasures make a shared
past visible and thus strengthen inter-cultural
ties.
Cultural exchange contributes to mutual
understanding between societies and peoples
which can prevent prejudice and hate.
Societies and regions may unite around
shared principles of ethics
genocide
alliance
militarism
kamikazes
The Monroe Doctrine
Assassination, Western Front
Archduke Ferdinand, total war,
rationed, propaganda, morale,
armistice, self-determination,
reparations,
Totalitarian state
Censored, command economy
Civil disobedience, India and selfrule, mandates, African, stream of
consciousness,
Revolution in Art (Dali, Picasso,
Matisse)
Mussolini, Nazi Germany, Adolf
Hitler, flappers, appeasement,
blitzkrieg, blitz, warfare, atomic
bomb, concentration camps,
Holocaust, Turning points in
WWII, surrender
Normandy France D-Day
capitalism
socialism
cottage industry
nationalism
imperialism
monarchy
communism
standard of living
suffrage
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Cultural expressions of the past may be
reflected in modern society in various ways.
Expressions of culture may bring about
political and social change by exposing
political and social issues.
In times of need, cultural expressions such as
songs, writings and works of art can be a
beacon of hope and comfort
Conflicting ideas regarding cultural
expressions often leads to conflict and
suppression
--- the burning of books, the incarceration of
writers and artists, the destruction of cultural
heritage
Art and culture create space for imagination,
dialogue and interpretation.
---artists are giving shape to reality –
searching for alternative solutions and other
values – a free society needs cultural
innovation – art is also an aim in itself, as a
mirror and interpreter of our existence.
Monuments and art treasures make a shared
past visible and thus strengthen inter-cultural
ties.
Cultural heritage reinforces cultural and
historical self-awareness.
Cultural exchange can enrich our lives by
inspiring new forms of artistic expression and
providing new insights that broaden our
horizons.
Expressions of culture can be a means of
improving the quality of life of a nation.
Colonization, conquest, and imperialism may
alter a people’s way of life in positive and
negative ways.
Conflict may begin as ideological struggle
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and end in physical violence.
There are multiple perspectives to
understand and analyze in order to determine
the effects of any type of conflict.
The effects of conflict are multifaceted.
Economic conflict may alter the quality of life
for citizens in various nations and regions.
Political conflict may lead to the formation of
alliances.
Political and social conflict may require
military intervention.
Scarcity of resources and political power
struggles may result in global conflict
Multiple organizations are often needed to
address issues with global consequences.
Human and capital resources are needed to
address issues with global consequences.
Motivations for participating in global
consensus building efforts may impact how
groups work together.
International cooperative efforts often have
mixed results
Innovation in communication allows people
and ideas to travel from place to place with
greater ease.
Sharing of ideas and innovations allows for
more feedback and analysis, leading to a
more refined idea and more efficient
innovation.
Global interaction may be caused by conflict
Physical features of a place may influence
the settlement patterns of modern societies
and regions.
Human response to environmental conditions
may have unintended consequences.
Essential Content Knowledge
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What were the immediate causes of WWI (the
assassination of Archduke Ferdinand) and WWII (the
German invasion of Poland)?
The causes and events of the Russian Revolution and
place it appropriately in the context of World War I.
Pressures of extreme nationalism and economic
upheaval set Japan on a militaristic and expansionist path
in the early twentieth century.
Militarism (increase in arms buildup, tendency of nations
to solve their problems with the military instead of
diplomacy)
Alliances (Triple Alliance vs. Triple Entente, summarize
how the alliance system brought more players into the
war)
Imperialism (competition for colonies + helped spread the
war outside of Europe)
Nationalism (nationalism + the assassination of Archduke
Ferdinand sparked WWI)
Various ideas that may have shaped modern political
thought such as equality, liberalism, republicanism, oneman-one vote, rule of law, socialism, reason as the
primary source of legitimacy and authority, natural rights
of man, etc
The Western concept of democracy as found in
civilizations such as Ancient Roman.
The principles and ideals of Western democracy.
Societies that were influenced by Western democracy
such as the United States.
Criteria to judge the extent to which the Western concept
of democracy influenced a society
The requirements for citizenship in various nations around
the world.
The responsibilities of citizenship in various nations
Resources
World History For Us All
http://worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/
Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/usingprimarysources/ (primary vs
secondary sources)
Symbaloo of resources
www.symbaloo.com/mix/6thsocialstudies1
SAS Curriculum Pathway
https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/#/search?subjectid=4
Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
The Teaching Channel
https://www.teachingchannel.org/
Interactive Maps:
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/ca/books/bkf3/imaps/
http://www.timemaps.com/history
Terrorism in History: This digital history site provides a quality
overview of the history of terrorism since the 19th century.
Teaching Economics
NC Council of Economic Education offers Free online and faceto-face workshops for teachers.
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around the world.
Various sources of political power in a society such as
wealthy land owners, religious groups, heads of state, etc
Instances in which different cultural groups united around
issues such as humanitarian efforts, shared religious
beliefs, etc.
Instances were cultural groups were in complete
opposition to one another such as disputes over belief
systems and religious and other cultural practices
Cultural expressions are generally associated with
archives, works of art, places of worship and monuments,
but it also exists in less tangible forms: language, music
and dance, festivities, rituals and traditional
craftsmanship.
Specific instances where cultural expressions of the past
were reflected in modern society.
Art and other expressions of culture give people selfrespect, belief in the future, and a platform for freedom of
speech and expression.
Ways in which the media transform society (e.g. keeping
people informed, but also the power to persuade people
using certain images).
Ways in which cultural expressions can improve quality of
life (e.g. attracting tourists to a place; cultural projects
creating jobs and generating income)
Focus on the idea of power.
Reinforce the trends of the 19th century as causes for
wars.
Reinforce the ideas about revolution to teach the Russian
Revolution. Include the international story of the Great
Depression as a story of cause & effect. End the unit with
the end of World War 2 and the evaluation of how it
shifted the balance of power.
Turning point and watershed.
Generate examples of turning points in world history and
Explain why they were turning points.
BB&T Everfi Personal Financial Literacy Program
Will provide guest speakers on Personal Finance (Alice Wagnercontact person alice@verfi.com
Vault http://www.everfi.com/
Econedlink:
http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/economic-lessonsearch.php?type=student&gid=3
PBS.org
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/socialstudies/inventory/economics68.html
Practical Money Skills
https://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/foreducators/lesson_plans/high
school.php
Federal Reserve Bank
http://www.frbatlanta.org/edresources/lessons_activities_MS.cfm
Reading Like a Historian http://sheg.stanford.edu/ancient
Kahoot https://getkahoot.com/
Quizlet http://quizlet.com/
Websites:
www.worldhistoryforusall.sdsu.edu/downloads/download.php?
file=
E7P
Primary Sources:
http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistory
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The role of leaders in creating turning points.
Evaluate World War I and World War II as turning points.
Effects of the Russian Revolution.
The peace treaties following the first World War.
Define appeasement.
Explain how debt from WWI became a motivating factor
for Germany’s increased nationalism.
How Allied countries responded to the expansionist
actions of Axis nations and identify reasons for these
responses.
How and why did the Treaty of Versailles fail (reparations
+ war guilt clause), the impact of the global depression,
and the expansionist policies/actions of Axis nations
resulted in World War II.
End of World War II - the beginning of a new economic
conflict between communist systems and capitalist ones.
How economic crisis contributed to the growth of various
political and economic movements.
Describe the factors that contributed to the Great
Depression, such as the unequal distribution of wealth.
Analyze how economic crisis in Germany, Italy, and
Russia/the USSR helped authoritarian leaders gain
power.
Define the idea of “balance of power.”
How the Spanish-American War, WWI, and WWII
challenged political and economic power structures and
gave rise to new balances of power
How the competition created by nationalism, imperialism,
industrialization, and militarism led to WWI
How and why the rise of totalitarian governments
contributed to World War II
Define “total war” and explain how WWI and WWII were
examples of total war.
How the US emerged as a world power following the
Spanish-American War and how American isolationism
contributed to WWI and WWII