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6-8 American History 9-12 American History 6-8 World History 9-12 World History 6-8 Geography 9-12 Government Theme 5 Conflict and Crisis A. Analyze political compromises over slavery in the territories to explain intensifying sectional conflicts. The American A. Describe the causes, major conflicts, consequences, and enduring legacy of the Cold War. Modern Era A. Analyze imperialism in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries to determine its causes and consequences. Conflict and Crisis A. Debate the development of and issues surrounding modern border disputes. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 5 B. Trace the events as well as political, cultural, economic and social conditions leading to conflict between Northern and Southern states. B. Evaluate the responses of United States’ leaders to the challenges of global tensions. B. Trace the origins, and relationships among the world wars, revolutions, and global conflicts of twentieth century to determine their impacts on the world today. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 5 C. Describe critical developments and turning points in the War, including major battles. C. Trace changes in military strategies and technologies as a response to the challenges of the Cold War. C. Analyze the varying process of colonization and decolonization to compare their impact on and legacies in the world today. Key concepts and Understandings Theme 5 D. Analyze the origins, goals, and key events of the continuing U.S. movements to realize equal rights for women and other minorities. Key concepts and Understandings