Standard 2: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.

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Number: SS.8.E.2
Title: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national economy.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: Economics

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Independent

SS.8.E.2.In.0
Identify contributions of entrepreneurs, inventors, or other key individuals from diverse backgrounds in the development of the United States economy.
SS.8.E.2.In.1
Identify an economic impact of government actions in United States history, such as the Constitutional power to collect taxes and compromises over slavery.
SS.8.E.2.In.2
Identify the influence and contributions of Africans and other minorities in the economic development of the United States.

Supported

SS.8.E.2.Su.0
Recognize contributions of entrepreneurs, inventors, or other key individuals from diverse backgrounds in the development of the United States economy.
SS.8.E.2.Su.1
Recognize the economic impact of a government action in United States history, such as the power to collect taxes and compromises over slavery.
SS.8.E.2.Su.2
Recognize contributions of Africans or other minorities in the economic development of the United States.

Participatory

SS.8.E.2.Pa.0
Recognize a contribution of a person to the economy.
SS.8.E.2.Pa.1
Recognize that the government collects taxes.
SS.8.E.2.Pa.2
Recognize a contribution of a person to the economy.

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