Grade 8

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Analyze the political systems, governance structures, and civic participation in the American colonial regions.SS.8.8

Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions influenced the development of culture in the colonial regions.SS.8.9

Construct an argument that explains political, economic, and social factors that fueled tensions between the American colonies and Britain.SS.8.10

Evaluate the key people who influenced or played an important role in the American Revolution.SS.8.11

Examine the structure, content, and impact of the Declaration of Independence.SS.8.12

Analyze how the outcome of the American Revolution was influenced by military strategies, geographic considerations, and aid from other nations.SS.8.13

Describe the core responsibilities of United States citizens to promote civic virtues, uphold democratic values, and contribute to the well-being of the nation and its communities.SS.8.14

Evaluate the reasons for the development of the United States Constitution.SS.8.15

Analyze the debate over the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.SS.8.16

Explain the functions and structure of government with reference to the US Constitution and Iowa Constitution and its impact on citizens.SS.8.17

Analyze the historical causes and impacts of the formation of political parties in early United States historySS.8.18

Examine how early presidents interpreted and developed the powers of the executive branch, and the lasting impact of their decisions.SS.8.19

Analyze the causes, processes, and impacts of evolving social, cultural, and political perspectives in early American history; emphasizing their role in shaping a distinct American identity and democratic principles.SS.8.20

Explain how push and pull factors contributed to immigration and migration patterns in early American history.SS.8.21

Describe how scientific and technological advances helped facilitate the move into Western Territories.SS.8.22

Analyze the impact of westward expansion on Native American populations in the 19th century.SS.8.23

Analyze the historical and political factors that contributed to Iowa’s formation as a state.SS.8.24

Explain how the physical and human characteristics of a state or region influenced antebellum culture.SS.8.25

Use historical evidence to explain and evaluate the state of regional economies throughout early American history.SS.8.26

Interpret the causes, effects, and challenges of the first Industrial Revolution.SS.8.27

Evaluate the impact of social and political reforms on the development of American society.SS.8.28

Identify major legislation and Supreme Court decisions that strived to both overturn and preserve slavery, resulting in sectional strife.SS.8.29

Analyze the key factors that contributed to the outcome of the Civil War. SS.8.30

Analyze the role and impact of Abraham Lincoln's presidency on the course and outcome of the Civil War.SS.8.31

Describe the role of African Americans in the Civil War.SS.8.32

Construct arguments about how the war affected combatants, civilians (including the role of women and Native Americans), the physical environment, and the future of warfare, including technological developments.SS.8.33

Compare the different positions concerning the reconstruction of Southern society and the nation.SS.8.34

Describe the new role of African Americans in local, state, and the federal government in the years after the Civil War and the national and regional resistance to this change.SS.8.35

Analyze and trace the economic, political, and cultural changes in the post-Civil War South, and evaluate their impact on different social groups.SS.8.36

Examine the roles of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in expanding liberty for more Americans.SS.8.37

Create a personal budget.SS.8.38

Analyze and calculate the costs associated with borrowing money to make informed financial decisions.SS.8.39

Evaluate the benefits and risks of saving, spending and investing decisions in achieving financial goals.SS.8.40

Identify ways insurance can minimize personal financial risk.SS.8.41

Explore multiple career and financial pathways to create long-term goals.SS.8.42