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Women in Modern American History
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This course covers the social, economic, cultural and intellectual development of women in America from 1877 to the present.
1) Evaluate the significant political, social and economic events, themes and figures of modern American history from a woman’s perspective
2) Analyze the experiences of women from a variety of geographical regions, social, economic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
3) Compare the lives of women in different geographic regions of the U.S. and explain how regional differences shaped women’s opportunities, choices, and roles
4) Evaluate significant interpretations of the modern history of women in America
5) Recognize and evaluate the evolution of American politics and the U.S. Constitution since 1877 and their effect on women.
6) Identify significant Constitutional issues and Supreme Court cases since 1877, especially as these relate to women
7) Analyze the social and political reform movements of the 20th Century as they relate to women and describe the contribution of women to these movements
8) Recognize and evaluate the role of citizens in creating changes under the U.S. Constitution, and state government, including women’s efforts for political equality.
9) Explain the development of California politics from 1877 to the present, especially on state and local politics and legislation, as they relates to women
10) Analyze the Constitution of the State of California and significant changes as they relate to women since the late nineteenth century
11) Analyze the effects of growth and power of the federal government upon women, and how these changes impacted federal state relations between 1877 and the present
12) Discriminate between primary and secondary sources
