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=Social Studies -- Grade 7=

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Finals Review Guide

**Overarching Themes**:

 * How did competing agendas bring irreversible change to the American continent?
 * How can I use resources to increase my understanding of early American History?


 * Generative Topics & Understanding Goals ** :
 * Native Peoples
 * Multiple societies existed in America prior to the arrival of European settlers
 * Native societies adapted to their environmental surroundings
 * Inter-tribal relations varied across the continent
 * Exploration & Colonization
 * European countries sought to build political and economic strength through colonization
 * The goals of settlers were generally at odds with the goals of native peoples
 * European countries carved out areas of influence in America
 * English colonies were influenced by early settlers, geography and natural resources
 * American Revolution
 * The English government and the colonists had conflicting views on how the colonies should function, which led to revolution
 * Colonists were divided in their outlook on rebellion
 * Both sides faced considerable challenges in fighting the Revolution
 * The colonists captured their independence after a long, difficult struggle
 * American government
 * After the Revolution, the new nation explored multiple forms of government
 * The Constitution attempted to find a balance of power between state and national government
 * The framework provided by the Constitution forms the basis of our government today
 * Growing Pains
 * Through a combination of war and diplomacy, the country more than doubled in size in the first half of the 19th century
 * Technological advances began to alter the fabric of early American society
 * The American political system faced domestic and foreign challenges
 * Westward expansion and social and economic differences sharpened the conflict over slavery which led to the break-up of the United States


 * Performances of Understanding: **
 * Classroom discussion & activities
 * Projects
 * Tests & quizzes
 * Homework