New Jersey State Core Content Curriculum Standards/Social Studies:
Standard 6.1 U.S. History: America in the World.
All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national and global communities.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.