Mississippi State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 8

MS.1. United States History to 1877: Explain how geography, economics, and politics have influenced the historical development of the United States in the global community. (C, H, G, E)

1.a. Compare the Pre-Columbian societies of North America. 7
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1.b. Examine the exploration and colonization periods of the United States. 25
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1.c. Identify the causes and effects of the American Revolution and describe the sequence of events that led to American victory. 26
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1.d. Identify reasons for immigration to the United States. 5
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1.e. Discuss the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. 6
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1.f. Identify the causes and effects of the Western movement. 7
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1.g. Explain how the expansion of slavery led to regional tension. 48
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1.h. Evaluate the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the United States. 11
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1.i. Identify the causes and effects of the Civil War and describe the sequence of events that led to the Union victory. 14
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1.j. Examine Reconstruction. 10
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MS.2. United States History to 1877: Analyze the development of the foundations of American democracy. (C, H)

2.a. Using primary and secondary sources, compare and contrast the major documents that laid the foundation for democracy (e.g., Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, etc.). 11
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2.b. Examine the development of rights and responsibilities established through historical documents (e.g., Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, etc.). 12
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2.c. Examine the role of the Founding Fathers (e.g., Washington, Adams, and Jefferson). 19
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2.d. Describe the formation and development of political parties. 13
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MS.3. United States History to 1877: Evaluate the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the United States. (C, H, G, E)

3.a. Identify the causes and effects of the Civil War and the Reconstruction. 17
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3.b. Describe the sequence of events that led to the Union victory. 25
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3.c. Examine the impact of Reconstruction. 12
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MS.4. United States History to 1877: Analyze spatial and ecological relationships between, people, places, and environments using social studies tools (e.g., timelines, maps, globes, primary and secondary resources, charts, political cartoons, graphs, a compass, technology, etc.). (C, H, G, E)

4.a. Analyze and evaluate the patterns of migration and the consequences of human migration and territorial expansion within the United States (e.g., Native Americans, 49ers). 21
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4.b. Trace the exploration and expansion from the Old World to the New World. 18
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4.c. Trace the shift in United States society from agricultural/rural to industrial/urban. 7
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4.d. Measure distances on maps and globes. 28
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4.e. Interpret special purpose maps (e.g., historical, population, etc.). 7
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4.f. Analyze statistical information using social studies tools (e.g. charts or graphs on crop production, etc.). 44
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MS.5. United States History to 1877: Identify how the government established by the Constitution embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy. (C, H)

5.a. Explain how and why powers are distributed and shared between national and state governments in the federal system. 22
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5.b. Explain the essential fundamentals of American constitutional government. 15
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5.c. Recognize the importance of the 'rule of law' for the protection of individual rights and the common good. 9
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5.d. Analyze the political values and principles of American democracy as expressed in basic documents (e.g., Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights). 12
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MS.6. United States History to 1877: Analyze the ideals, principles, and practices of citizens in a democratic society.

6.a. Assess the importance of certain traits of character in a democracy (e.g., civility, persistence, nationalism, integrity, courage, common good, loyalty, honesty, fairness, justice, equality, responsibility, freedom, diversity, compassion, authority, etc.). 35
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6.b. Evaluate the value and challenge of diversity in American life. 6
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6.c. Explain how political parties provide opportunities for citizens to participate in government. 38
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6.d. Determine origins and resolutions of political conflict in the United States. 19
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MS.7. United States History to 1877: Examine the interaction of individuals, families, communities (microeconomics), businesses, and governments (macroeconomics) and the potential costs and benefits to the United States economy. (G, E)

7.a. Compare and contrast the economic factors that led to the development of America (e.g., exploration, colonization, immigration, sectionalism, industry in the North vs. agriculture in the South, tariffs, etc.). 7
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7.b. Recognize the economic factors that influenced the development of the federalist system (e.g., Hamilton's assumption of the national debt). 9
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MS.8. United States History to 1877: Describe the impact of technology on the development of the United States and its ecology. (H, E)

8.a. Analyze the effect of inventions on the United States (e.g., cotton gin, mechanical reaper, Franklin stove, etc.). 4
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8.b. Examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the United States. 10
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8.c. Evaluate the importance of improvements in transportation and communication (e.g., steamboats, railroads, canals, telegraph, etc.). 13
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