Eighth Grade Social Studies Semester 1

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1. Teacher's Guide
1. About Eighth Grade Social Studies
1. 1.1 Overview of Global Civilizations in 1500
2. Quiz: 1.1 Overview of Global Civilizations in 1500
3. 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
4. Quiz: 1.2 Native American Societies Before European Contact
5. 1.3 Geography of the Americas
6. Quiz: 1.3 Geography of the Americas
7. 1.4 European Societies and the Renaissance
8. Quiz: 1.4 European Societies and the Renaissance
9. 1.5 African Kingdoms and Cultures
10. Quiz: 1.5 African Kingdoms and Cultures
11. 1.6 Asian Empires and Trade Routes
12. Quiz: 1.6 Asian Empires and Trade Routes
13. 1.7 Technological Advances Leading to Exploration
14. Quiz: 1.7 Technological Advances Leading to Exploration
1. 2.1 Motivations for European Exploration
2. Quiz: 2.1 Motivations for European Exploration
3. 2.2 Christopher Columbus and His Voyages
4. Quiz: 2.2 Christopher Columbus and His Voyages
5. 2.3 Spanish Conquests in the New World
6. Quiz: 2.3 Spanish Conquests in the New World
7. 2.4 The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact
8. Quiz: 2.4 The Columbian Exchange and Its Impact
9. 2.5 Exploration by Other European Nations
10. Quiz: 2.5 Exploration by Other European Nations
11. 2.6 Early Interactions with Native Americans
12. Quiz: 2.6 Early Interactions with Native Americans
13. 2.7 Effects of Exploration on Indigenous Populations
14. Quiz: 2.7 Effects of Exploration on Indigenous Populations
1. 3.1 Reasons for English Colonization
2. Quiz: 3.1 Reasons for English Colonization
3. 3.2 Establishment of Jamestown Colony
4. Quiz: 3.2 Establishment of Jamestown Colony
5. 3.3 The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony
6. Quiz: 3.3 The Pilgrims and Plymouth Colony
7. 3.4 Development of the New England Colonies
8. Quiz: 3.4 Development of the New England Colonies
9. 3.5 The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Growth
10. Quiz: 3.5 The Middle Colonies: Diversity and Growth
11. 3.6 The Southern Colonies: Agriculture and Economy
12. Quiz: 3.6 The Southern Colonies: Agriculture and Economy
13. 3.7 Relations with Native Americans
14. Quiz: 3.7 Relations with Native Americans
15. 3.8 Colonial Government and Society
16. Quiz: 3.8 Colonial Government and Society
1. 4.1 Colonial Economies: Agriculture and Trade
2. Quiz: 4.1 Colonial Economies: Agriculture and Trade
3. 4.2 Life in the Colonies: Social Structures
4. Quiz: 4.2 Life in the Colonies: Social Structures
5. 4.3 Education and Enlightenment Ideas
6. Quiz: 4.3 Education and Enlightenment Ideas
7. 4.4 The Great Awakening
8. Quiz: 4.4 The Great Awakening
9. 4.5 Slavery in the Colonies
10. Quiz: 4.5 Slavery in the Colonies
11. 4.6 Colonial Culture and Daily Life
12. Quiz: 4.6 Colonial Culture and Daily Life
13. 4.7 Conflicts and Wars in the Colonies
14. Quiz: 4.7 Conflicts and Wars in the Colonies
1. 5.1 Growth of Democratic Ideas
2. Quiz: 5.1 Growth of Democratic Ideas
3. 5.2 Freedom of the Press: The Zenger Trial
4. Quiz: 5.2 Freedom of the Press: The Zenger Trial
5. 5.3 Colonial Self-Government
6. Quiz: 5.3 Colonial Self-Government
7. 5.4 Unity Among the Colonies
8. Quiz: 5.4 Unity Among the Colonies
9. 5.5 Impact of the Enlightenment
10. Quiz: 5.5 Impact of the Enlightenment
11. 5.6 Development of a Unique American Culture
12. Quiz: 5.6 Development of a Unique American Culture
1. 6.1 The French and Indian War
2. Quiz: 6.1 The French and Indian War
3. 6.2 Proclamation of 1763 and Its Effects
4. Quiz: 6.2 Proclamation of 1763 and Its Effects
5. 6.3 Taxation Without Representation: The Stamp Act
6. Quiz: 6.3 Taxation Without Representation: The Stamp Act
7. 6.4 The Townshend Acts and Colonial Boycotts
8. Quiz: 6.4 The Townshend Acts and Colonial Boycotts
9. 6.5 The Boston Massacre
10. Quiz: 6.5 The Boston Massacre
11. 6.6 The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
12. Quiz: 6.6 The Tea Act and Boston Tea Party
13. 6.7 The Intolerable Acts
14. Quiz: 6.7 The Intolerable Acts
15. 6.8 First Continental Congress
16. Quiz: 6.8 First Continental Congress
1. 7.1 Battles of Lexington and Concord
2. Quiz: 7.1 Battles of Lexington and Concord
3. 7.2 Declaration of Independence
4. Quiz: 7.2 Declaration of Independence
5. 7.3 Major Battles: Bunker Hill, Saratoga
6. Quiz: 7.3 Major Battles: Bunker Hill, Saratoga
7. 7.4 Foreign Assistance: France and Others
8. Quiz: 7.4 Foreign Assistance: France and Others
9. 7.5 Life During the War: Soldiers and Civilians
10. Quiz: 7.5 Life During the War: Soldiers and Civilians
11. 7.6 Role of Women and Minorities
12. Quiz: 7.6 Role of Women and Minorities
13. 7.7 The War at Sea
14. Quiz: 7.7 The War at Sea
15. 7.8 Victory at Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
16. Quiz: 7.8 Victory at Yorktown and Treaty of Paris
1. 8.1 Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
2. Quiz: 8.1 Articles of Confederation: Strengths and Weaknesses
3. 8.2 Economic and Political Challenges
4. Quiz: 8.2 Economic and Political Challenges
5. 8.3 Shays' Rebellion
6. Quiz: 8.3 Shays' Rebellion
7. 8.4 The Constitutional Convention
8. Quiz: 8.4 The Constitutional Convention
9. 8.5 The Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
10. Quiz: 8.5 The Great Compromise and Three-Fifths Compromise
11. 8.6 Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
12. Quiz: 8.6 Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists
13. 8.7 Ratification of the Constitution
14. Quiz: 8.7 Ratification of the Constitution
1. 9.1 Principles of the U.S. Constitution
2. Quiz: 9.1 Principles of the U.S. Constitution
3. 9.2 Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
4. Quiz: 9.2 Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
5. 9.3 The Bill of Rights and Individual Liberties
6. Quiz: 9.3 The Bill of Rights and Individual Liberties
7. 9.4 The Amendment Process
8. Quiz: 9.4 The Amendment Process
9. 9.5 Federalism: State vs. Federal Powers
10. Quiz: 9.5 Federalism: State vs. Federal Powers
11. 9.6 The Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
12. Quiz: 9.6 The Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
13. 9.7 Interpretation and Flexibility of the Constitution
14. Quiz: 9.7 Interpretation and Flexibility of the Constitution
1. 10.1 George Washington's Presidency
2. Quiz: 10.1 George Washington's Presidency
3. 10.2 Establishment of the Cabinet
4. Quiz: 10.2 Establishment of the Cabinet
5. 10.3 Hamilton's Financial Plan
6. Quiz: 10.3 Hamilton's Financial Plan
7. 10.4 The Rise of Political Parties
8. Quiz: 10.4 The Rise of Political Parties
9. 10.5 Challenges on the Frontier
10. Quiz: 10.5 Challenges on the Frontier
11. 10.6 Foreign Policy Issues: Neutrality Proclamation
12. Quiz: 10.6 Foreign Policy Issues: Neutrality Proclamation
13. 10.7 Farewell Address and Its Impact
14. Quiz: 10.7 Farewell Address and Its Impact

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Eighth Grade Social Studies Course Overview

Unit 1: The World in the Year 1500

Unit 2: European Exploration of the Americas

Unit 3: The English Establish 13 Colonies

Unit 4: The Colonies Develop

Unit 5: Beginnings of American Identity

Unit 6: The Road to Revolution

Unit 7: The American Revolution

Unit 8: Confederation to Constitution

Unit 9: The Living Constitution

Unit 10: Launching a New Republic

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