Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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Point of View<br />
This character is Uncle Sam. He represents<br />
America, and he has appeared at different times<br />
in U.S. history. This poster was used to urge men<br />
to enlist in the military during World War I. If the<br />
United States was at war today, do you think this<br />
poster would be an effective recruiting tool?<br />
Why or why not?<br />
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Fact or Opinion<br />
Indicate whether each statement is a fact (F) or opinion (O).<br />
____ 1. Americans have a legal duty to serve in the armed forces, if they are called.<br />
____ 2. Americans have a moral duty to volunteer for the armed forces, even if they are not called.<br />
Problem-Solution<br />
During the 1960s, many people criticized the way of calling people to serve in the armed<br />
forces. Some people believed poor men were “drafted” more often than middle or upper-class<br />
males. Some men moved to foreign countries to avoid being drafted. Others burned their<br />
draft cards.<br />
During America’s heaviest military involvement in the Vietnam War, from 1965 to 1973, about<br />
1,700,000 men were drafted. Many of these men felt that it was their civic duty to serve in the<br />
armed forces when called. About 58,000 Americans died serving their country during this time.<br />
1. Identify a problem faced by U.S. men during the 1960s.<br />
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2. Can you think of a solution or alternative to the draft? What are the benefits to your solution?<br />
What are the costs?<br />
Sample<br />
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