8th Grade United States History
This course introduces students to the history of the United States from Colonial times through Reconstruction. The course is divided chronologically into eras. Students learn to place major events on a timeline and to analyze their causes and effects. Using primary and secondary sources, they explore time and place in nineteenth century America. They compare conflicting accounts of the past and, both orally and in writing, express informed judgments about significant events that shaped the nation. Within their historical study of nineteenth century America, students deepen their understanding of major geographical themes and basic economic concepts. They also build their understanding of American government from in-depth study of the United States Constitution and the evolution of the government it created during its first century.
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