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United States History Standards for Grades 5-12
Era 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)
STANDARD 1
The economic boom and social transformation of postwar United States.
Standard 1A
The student understands the extent and impact of economic changes
in the postwar period.
**NOTE: Bracketed [] phrases indicate matching 'Historical Thinking
Standards.'
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 5-12 |
Explain the reasons for the sustained growth of the postwar
consumer economy. [Analyze cause-and-effect relationships] |
Standard 1C
The student understands how postwar science augmented the nation’s
economic strength, transformed daily life, and influenced the world
economy.
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 9-12 |
Explore how the new relationship between science and government
after World War II created a new system of scientific research
and development. [Explain historical continuity and change] |
| 5-12 |
Identify various pioneers in modern scientific research and
explain how their work has changed contemporary society. [Assess
the importance of the individual in history] |
| 7-12 |
Describe agricultural innovation and consolidation in the
postwar period and assess their impact on the world economy.
[Analyze cause-and-effect relationships] |
STANDARD 3
Domestic policies after World War II.
Standard 3B
The student understands the “New Frontier” and the “Great
Society.”
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 7-12 |
Assess the effectiveness of the “Great Society”
programs. [Evaluate major debates among historians] |
| 7-12 |
Compare the so-called second environmental movement with the
first at the beginning of the 20th century. [Compare and contrast
different movements] |
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