Analyze causes of the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763, the Intolerable Acts, the Stamp Act, mercantilism, lack of representation in Parliament, and British
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United States Curriculum
Grade 8 Social Studies
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Analyze how technological innovations brought about economic growth such as the development of the factory system and the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad
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Analyze the causes and effects of economic differences among different regions of the United States at selected times
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Analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors such as weather, landforms, waterways, transportation, and communication on major historical events in the United
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Analyze the impact of tariff policies on sections of the United States before the Civil War
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Analyze the impact of the First Amendment guarantees of religious freedom on the American way of life
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Citizenship. The student understands the importance of effective leadership in a constitutional republic
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Create a visual representation of historical information such as thematic maps, graphs, and charts representing various aspects of the United States
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Create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information
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Culture. The student understands the major reform movements of the 19th century
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Culture. The student understands the relationship between the arts and the times during which they were created
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Define and give examples of unalienable rights
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Describe how religion and virtue contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies
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Describe major domestic problems faced by the leaders of the new republic, including maintaining national security, creating a stable economic system, and setting up the court
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Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about the
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Economics. The student understands how various economic forces resulted in the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century
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Economics. The student understands the origins and development of the free enterprise system in the United States
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Evaluate legislative reform programs of the Radical Reconstruction Congress and reconstructed state governments
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Explain significant events of the Civil War, including the firing on Fort Sumter; the battles of Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg; the Emancipation Proclamation; Lee's
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Explain the causes and effects of the U.S.-Mexican War and their impact on the United States
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Explain the economic, political, and social problems during Reconstruction and evaluate their impact on different groups
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Explain the effects of technological and scientific innovations such as the steamboat, the cotton gin, the telegraph, and interchangeable parts
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Explain the impact of the election of Andrew Jackson, including expanded suffrage
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Explain the origin and development of American political parties
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Explain the reasons for the growth of representative government and institutions during the colonial period
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Explain the roles played by significant individuals during the Civil War, including Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln, and heroes such as
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Geography. The student understands the physical characteristics of North America and how humans adapted to and modified the environment through the mid-19th century
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Government. The student understands the dynamic nature of the powers of the national government and state governments in a federal system
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Government. The student understands the purpose of changing the U.S. Constitution and the impact of amendments on American society
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History. The student understands the causes of exploration and colonization eras
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History. The student understands traditional historical points of reference in U.S. history through 1877
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Identify bias and points of view created by the historical context surrounding an event
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Identify different points of view of political parties and interest groups on important historical issues
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Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States
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Identify examples of responsible citizenship, including obeying rules and laws, staying informed on public issues, voting, and serving on juries
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Identify racial, ethnic, and religious groups that settled in the United States and explain their reasons for immigration
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Identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, the Mayflower Compact, and the Federalist Papers, on the U.S
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Identify the origin of judicial review
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Identify the political, social, and economic contributions of women to American society
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Identify the provisions and compare the effects of congressional conflicts and compromises prior to the Civil War, including the role of John Quincy Adams
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Identify ways conflicts between people from various racial, ethnic, and religious groups were addressed
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Locate places and regions directly related to major eras and turning points in the United States during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries
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Science, technology, and society. The student understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological innovations on daily life in the United States
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Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others
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Summarize historical events in which compromise resulted in a resolution such as the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas-Nebraska Act
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Trace the development of religious freedom in the United States
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Use social studies terminology correctly
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