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Unit 1: The first unit of Social Studies 5 part 2 identifies the separation of the South from the North. The North and South had very different views on slavery, the government, and their economy which led to many battles between the Confederates (South) and Liberals (North) during the Civil War. Slavery was a huge issued during this era and the Confederates believed they had a right to own and manage slaves. The North disagreed and led many slaves away from slavery along the Underground Railroad. The learner will: Explain how and why views about slavery differed in the North and South. Explain how the Underground Railroad was used to free enslaved people. Compare and contrast the strategies, resources, and early battles between the North and the South during the Civil War. Unit 2: This unit describes how life was during the Civil War for people living in both the North and South as well as some of the most significant battles during the war. The end of slavery and establishment of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendment is reviewed and the transformation from life during the Pony Express to life during the Transcontinental Railroad is discussed. The learner will: Compare and contrast life for Northern and Southern soldiers. Evaluate the impact of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. Explain how the transcontinental railroad changed the United States . Unit 3: In this unit you will learn about important inventions that have changed the world today. In addition, immigration will be discussed and its implications on American workers. The learner will also learn more about United States involvement in World War I and how they were drawn into World War II. The learner will: Identify and explain the significance of inventions by Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Henry Bessemer. Describe several reasons why immigrants came to the United States . Explain the role of United States in World War I. Explain how the United States was drawn into World War II and how it prepared to fight the war. Unit 4: This unit will take a closer look at the Cold War and how this conflict led to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The Civil Rights Movement will be introduced and the learner will be introduced to black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X. The unit will also describe tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and identify how the Cold War ended. The unit will conclude by describing the current government of the United States and the American people. The learner will: Describe the beginning of the Cold War. Describe the efforts of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X in the Civil Rights Movement. Explain how the Cold War ended. Identify the rights and responsibilities of Americans.

Unit 1: Essential Content and Skills Explain how and why views about slavery differed in the North and South. Identify conflicting views on the role of government and states’ rights. Explain how the Underground Railroad was used to free enslaved people. Compare and contrast the resources of the North and South during the Civil War. Describe the success of various battle/war strategies during the Civil War. Unit 2: Essential Content and Skills Compare the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Compare and contrast life for Northern and Southern soldiers. Evaluate the impact of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments. Explain how the transcontinental railroad changed the United States. Describe the plan and efforts to unite our country after the Civil War. Unit 3: Essential Content and Skills Explain the significance of inventions by Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and Henry Bessemer. Identify several reasons why immigrants came to the United States. Examine the United States’ role in World War I. Explain how life changed for Americans during World War I. Describe how the United States was drawn into World War II and how it prepared to fight the war. Unit 4: Essential Content and Skills Summarize what caused the Cold War and how/why it ended. Describe the efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X in the Civil Rights Movement. Identify the rights and responsibilities of Americans. Describe the benefits of a free enterprise system. Compare and contrast the landforms and resources in each region of our country. Explain how our national parks help protect our environment.

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