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11. Revolutionary War: Know the reasons behind the war; be familiar
with important battles.
12. U.S. Expansion: Know the basic ideas of the Monroe Doctrine and
Manifest Destiny; trace the westward expansion of America.
13. Civil War and Reconstruction: Know the reasons behind the war; be
familiar with important battles; understand the effects of the war and the
reconstruction effort.
15. World Wars: Know the reasons behind U.S. involvement in World War
I (WWI) and World War II (WWII); be familiar with important battles
of WWI and WWII.
16. United States as a World Power: Explain the Cold War; understand
how the United States became a superpower and what that entails in
terms of foreign policy.