Georgia State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 8

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GA.SS8H. Georgia Studies: Historical Understandings

SS8H1. The student will evaluate the development of Native American cultures and the impact of European exploration and settlement on the Native American cultures in Georgia. 72
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SS8H2. The student will analyze the colonial period of Georgia's history. 7
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SS8H3. The student will analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolution. 11
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SS8H4. The student will describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 3
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SS8H5. The student will explain significant factors that affected the development of Georgia as part of the growth of the United States between 1789 and 1840. 8
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SS8H6. The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Georgia. 11
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SS8H7. The student will evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 and 1918. 28
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SS8H8. The student will analyze the important events that occurred after World War I and their impact on Georgia. 14
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SS8H9. The student will describe the impact of World War II on Georgia's development economically, socially, and politically. 39
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SS8H10. The student will evaluate key post-World War II developments of Georgia from 1945 to 1970. 3
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SS8H11. The student will evaluate the role of Georgia in the modern civil rights movement. 18
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SS8H12. The student will explain the importance of significant social, economic, and political developments in Georgia since 1970. 7
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GA.SS8G. Georgia Studies: Geographic Understandings

SS8G1. The student will describe Georgia with regard to physical features and location. 4
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SS8G2. The student will explain how the Interstate Highway System, Hartsfield- Jackson International Airport, and Georgia's deepwater ports help drive the state's economy. 5
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GA.SS8CG. Georgia Studies: Government/Civic Understandings

SS8CG1. The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia's constitution. 68
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SS8CG2. The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government. 12
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SS8CG3. The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government. 9
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SS8CG4. The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government. 21
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SS8CG5. The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia. 7
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SS8CG6. The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders. 8
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GA.SS8E. Georgia Studies: Economic Understandings

SS8E1. The student will give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced in Georgia in different historical periods. 1
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SS8E2. The student will explain the benefits of free trade. 1
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SS8E3. The student will evaluate the influence of Georgia's economic growth and development. 33
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SS8E4. The student will identify revenue sources and services provided by state and local governments. 3
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SS8E5. The student will explain personal money management choices in terms of income, spending, credit, saving, and investing. 6
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GA.SS8RC. Reading Across the Curriculum

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