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Explain the causes, course, and consequences of the 19th century transportation revolution on the growth of the nation's economy.
Standard #: SS.8.A.4.5
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Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 8
Strand: American History
Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the domestic and international causes, course, and consequences of westward expansion.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
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  • SS.8.A.4.AP.5 # Identify the causes, events, and consequences of the 19th century transportation revolution on the growth of the nation’s economy.
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Lesson Plans
  • Life on the Wagon # Students will identify the differences between classes of citizens based on their choice of transportation and the role of civic and political participation in motivating the revolution of transportation. This is the final lesson in a three-lesson mini-unit on Westward Expansion and civic participation.
  • Survival of the Fittest or the Smartest? # Students will recognize the difficulties and consequences of westward expansion and understand the importance of civic and political participation in the west.
  • Moving On Over to the West # Students will be able to identify the causes for westward expansion and the civic and political motivations for westward expansion.
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