9th Grade
History, Civics & Justice: The Modern Period (1760–1900)
Our Commitment to the Full Story
At The Mosaic Cooperative, we believe that history is not a singular story, but a vibrant and complex tapestry of human experience. We are deeply committed to telling the full story of our past—examining history through the multi-focal lenses of all involved, rather than a narrow, singular narrative. We believe that providing students with an honest look at many perspectives is the only way to cultivate true critical reasoning and empathy.
In the Year of Revolution & Empire, scholars confront the explosive birth of the modern world. We examine the profound contradictions of 1760–1900: how the exact same Enlightenment ideals that birthed new republics simultaneously fueled Manifest Destiny, chattel slavery, and violent global imperialism.
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Missional Alignment: Telling the Full Story
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
Our macro goals for social studies are designed to build socially conscious, analytical citizens:
The People’s History: Decentering "Big Man" narratives to amplify marginalized voices.
Global Perspectives: Pursuing an honest picture of the past.
Modern Connections: Bridging historical and current events.
Student Agency: Empowering scholars to find their voice.
Independent Scholarship: Teaching rigorous source analysis.
Courageous Discourse: Fostering safe, respectful dialogue on heavy topics.
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Key Eras & Global Themes
The Age of Revolutions (1760s–1790s): The Enlightenment ignites global upheaval in America and France.
Expansion & Industry (1800s–1850s): The US pushes West, weaponizing Manifest Destiny to displace Indigenous populations.
Civil War & Reconstruction (1860s): An unflinching look at the US fracture over slavery and unfulfilled promises.
Global Imperialism (Late 1800s): The devastating "Scramble for Africa" and the violent rise of American imperialism.
The Age of Revolutions (1760s–1790s): The Enlightenment ignites global upheaval in America and France.
Expansion & Industry (1800s–1850s): The US pushes West, weaponizing Manifest Destiny to displace Indigenous populations.
Civil War & Reconstruction (1860s): An unflinching look at the US fracture over slavery and unfulfilled promises.
Global Imperialism (Late 1800s): The devastating "Scramble for Africa" and the violent rise of American imperialism.
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