Unit Three Learning Outcomes


To what extent is resistance to liberalism justified?


In this unit you will assess reactions to the principles of liberalism.


You will...

  • analyze the impacts of classical liberal thought on 19th century society
  • analyze ideologies that developed in response to classical liberalism
  • analyze the evolution of modern liberalism as a response to classical liberalism
  • evaluate ideological systems that rejected principles of liberalism


In this unit, you will continue to develop your skills in the following areas:



DIMENSIONS OF THINKING: Critical Thinking

  • evaluate ideas and information from multiple sources
  • determine relationships among multiple and varied sources of information
  • evaluate personal assumptions and opinions to develop an expanded appreciation of a topic or an issue
  • synthesize information from historical issues to develop an informed position
  • evaluate the logic of assumptions underlying a position


Historical Thinking


  • analyze multiple historical perspectives within and across cultures
  • analyze connections among patterns of historical change by identifying cause and effect relationships
  • evaluate the impact of significant historical periods and patterns of change on the contemporary world
  • discern historical facts from historical interpretations through an examination of multiple sources
  • develop a reasoned position that is informed by historical evidence