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Presidential Elections That Changed World History 1900-1952
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Six presidential elections from 1900 to 1952 changed world history as they shaped the role of the United States as a world power. Republican victories in 1900 and 1920 reflected the national struggle over world leadership versus isolation. Democratic victories in 1932 and 1940 established leadership favoring international involvement, even when fighting a depression and when public opinion opposed international involvement. The Democratic victory in 1948 and the Republican victory of 1952...
Students will learn that previous elections set expectations for how presidents lead the world and how support for international leadership continued through the 20th century. Students will learn how the election of 2020 involves possible confirmation of changes in public support for the role of Leader of the Free World.
Homework Offered
Students will be given a handout with information on people and events mentioned in class. Reading this material before class will help them to understand and enjoy the information during class.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
I am a Vanderbilt Ph.D. who has spent a lifetime learning and teaching world history, especially in connection with science, archaeology, Bible studies, and philosophy. Being drafted (Vietnam period) just as I started my college teaching career...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 110 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
1-6 learners per class