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11-12 Grades: Social Studies Benchmarks for History

A. Explain patterns of historical continuity and change by challenging arguments of historical inevitability.
B. Use historical interpretation to explain current issues.

History (Analysis & Interpretation)
12th Grade:

1. Challenge arguments of historical inevitability by giving examples of how different choices could have led to different consequences (e.g., choices made during the Civil War, choices relating to immigration policy, or choices made during the Cuban Missile Crisis).
2. Analyze primary source material to see if a historical interpretation is supported.
3. Analyze cause-and-effect relationships and multiple causation including the influence of ideas, the role of chance, and individual and collective action.

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Dunbar State Memorial: House Tour (352 k)
During the guided tour of Dunbar State Memorial, students will be able to learn about the many facets of poet Paul Laurence Dunbar's life.

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