Standard 3: Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the international marketplace.

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Number: SS.6.E.3
Title: Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the international marketplace.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 6
Strand: Economics

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SS.6.E.3.AP.1
Identify and explain why mediums of exchange were needed in trade between early civilizations.
SS.6.E.3.AP.2
Identify the products and barriers involved in trade between civilizations.
SS.6.E.3.AP.3
Identify the elements of traditional economies that led to the need for a merchant class.
SS.6.E.3.AP.4
Identify the benefits and drawbacks of voluntary trade between civilizations.

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Two Faces of Greece: Athens and Sparta:

During the 5th century BC, Greece was dominated by two main powers: democratic Athens and the military oligarchy of Sparta. Using comparative tables of data, students investigate the differences and similarities between democratic Athens and the military aristocracy of Sparta.

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