The story of the United States, particularly post-World War II, simply cannot be told without gold. In this unit study, students will learn:
- how the monetary system changed after World War II, with the US dollar and gold having an official relationship that impacted the global economy
- how the enormous treasure from World War II was seized by the United States and other allied powers — and the controversial way it was used
- the change the global monetary system experienced again when the link between the US dollar and gold was severed
- the suspected connections between gold, the end of the Soviet Union, and 9/11
Improve your understanding of history, economics, and even your personal approach to wealth management with this unit study.
Course Content
Introduction
Lessons
Reinforcement