Beginner Level Lesson Plan: This lesson plan adheres to New York State Learning Standard 1 — History of the United States and New York, Elementary Level, Key Idea #3. Additionally, this lesson plan corresponds with the National Social Studies Curriculum Standards thematic strand of individual development and identity.
Intermediate Level Thematic Essay: This thematic essay adheres to New York State Learning Standard 5 — Civics, Citizenship, and Government, Intermediate Level, Key Idea #2. Additionally, this assignment corresponds with the National Social Studies Curriculum Standards thematic strand of power, authority, and governance.
High Level Document Based Question: This DBQ adheres to New York State Learning Standard 4 — Economics, Commencement Level, Key Ideas #1. Additionally, this lesson plan corresponds with the National Social Studies Curriculum Standards thematic strand of production, distribution, and consumption.