Middle School- 7th Grade Social Studies
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- What were the key events, ideas and differing viewpoint that led to independence from Britain and th
- What role did the election of Abraham Lincoln play in leading to the Civil War?
- What were the major turning points of the American Revolution ...
- How is power divided and shared in the United States government (federal, local, state)?
- What role did geography and technology play in settlement and regional diversity?
- To what extent does the Constitution reflect the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
- What was life like in the colonies for different groups of people before and during the ...
- Why did people immigrate to and migrate within the United States during the Age of Reform?
- To what extent does the Constitution reflect ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence ...
- How did viewpoints about independence differ and shift among individuals and groups before and ...
- How do the results of the American Revolution impact us today?
- What key events contributed to the division between the states that led to war?
- What was life like in the colonies for different groups of people before and during the revolution?
- Why did the legislative efforts dealing with slavery and expansion fail to avoid a ...
- What changed as a result of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?
- What are the obligations, rights and responsibilities of an American citizen and how have they chang
- Why was the constitution written and how did conflicting viewpoints influence the development ...
- Who were some of the founding fathers and how did their principles impact the outcome of the ...
- What is the process to Amend the Constitution?
Why did people immigrate to and migrate within the United States during the Age of Reform? How did this movement affect society?
Lesson Resources
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Downloadable Task Cards
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Created By:
Teacher’s name/email: Nicholas Johnson
School: Molo Middle School
Louisiana State Standard:
7.3.4 Compare and contrast the political, social, and economic development of the different regions of the United States
7.3.5 Explain reasons for the expansion of slavery in the South after 1800 and describe the life of enslaved African Americans, and their responses to slavery
7.5.1 Analyze the physical and political features of the United States
7.5.2 Create maps, charts, and graphs of the United States from 1763–1877
7.5.3 Analyze historical maps, charts, and graphs of the United States from 1763–1877
7.6.1 Analyze settlement patterns of racial and ethnic groups in the United States from 1763–1877 7.6.2 Describe motivations of immigrants to the United States from 1763–1877 and the obstacles they faced 7.6.3 Analyze patterns, motivations, and the impact of rural and urban migration in the United States from 1763–1877
Grade Level/Subject: 7
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