Social Studies 8th Grade – Semester 2 of 2

$300.00 USD

Per Class

Semester 2: Examine industrialization, civil rights, and America’s emergence as a global power.

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Semester 2 of 2 – Students focus on the history of North America and, in particular, the history of the United States. Before Europeans knew that North America existed, indigenous civilizations thrived throughout the continent. Students learn how colonial life led to early attempts at self-government and how European influence continues to this day. As they witness the expansion of US borders, students discover how the desire for land and resources led to the removal of native populations, wars with neighbors, and annexations. Students see the impact of civil war and witness the struggle of slavery and America’s emergence as an industrial powerhouse. In their study of the twentieth century, students trace the reasons for and outcomes of the civil rights movement and consider the role of the United States as a world power.

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Washington State

WA OSPI Approved

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Social Studies 8th Grade – Semester 2 of 2

$300.00 USD

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