Unit 4: 1970′s Transition

Three Mile Island almost melted down.  Our president lied to the American people and resigned rather than face a potential trial.  The Supreme Court protected the reproductive rights (or legalized abortion, depending on your perspective) of women and polarized the nation ever since.  The Civil Rights movement faced new challenges as Latinos and Native Americans began demanding equality and justice as well.  All of that and disco too.  Welcome to the 1970′s.  Here’s the unit plan.