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Social Studies Benchmarks

7th Grade

A. GEOGRAPHY: People, Places, Environments

SS.A.7.1

Summarize the major events of early American history, using visual formats (i.e. timelines, graphic organizers, charts, graphs, maps) [A.8.1, 2, 3, 7]

SS.A.7.2

Explain cause and effect relationships of events in early American history (i.e. taxation, Intolerable Acts ® Revolutionary War; British impressments ® War of 1812; slavery, tariffs ® Civil War) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.5

Explain the significance of technology and transportation to the development of the West (i.e. farming, ranching, mining) [A.8.10]

SS.A.7.7

Summarize the reasons for the United States becoming the leading industrial nation and the impact of creating national markets (i.e. population diversity, personal freedom, natural resources; improved standard of living, power) [A.8.10, 11]

SS.A.7.8

Analyze how industrialization and inventions contributed to the growth of cities and identify the problems that resulted from this growth (i.e. demand for labor ® urbanization; pollution, tenements, exploitation of workers) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.9

Identify the reasons for immigration to America in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and the impact on American society (i.e. economic opportunity, political freedom, business recruitment; cultural contributions) [A.8.7]

SS.A.7.11

Identify the steps that led to the acquisition of a world empire (i.e. Manifest Destiny, industrialization, global markets)

SS.A.7.12

Discuss the reasons for and against expansion (i.e. world power, natural resources, trade advantages; interferes with self-determination) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.13

Explain the factors that contributed to the growth of American influence around the world (i.e. economic and political power, technological innovation, industrialization) [A.8.10, 11]

SS.A.7.14

Describe the causes and effects of World War I (i.e. military aggression, neutral trade violations; Treaty of Versailles) [A.8.1, 2, 3]

SS.A.7.16

Analyze why the 1920’s was a time of prosperity for some Americans, but not for all (i.e. less demand for American produce after World War I, lack of capital investment in industry, stock market speculation) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.17

Summarize the impact of the major inventions of the 1920’s on the American standard of living (i.e. automobile, radio, electricity) [A.8.10]

SS.A.7.19

Analyze the causes and effects of the Great Depression (i.e. stock market crash, agricultural and industrial overproduction, income maldistribution; New Deal legacy) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.22

Describe the causes and effects of World War II (i.e. rise of dictators, military aggression; nuclear age, new political boundaries, creation of Israel, United Nations) [A.8.1, 2, 3]

SS.A.7.24

Analyze why there was a “Cold War” (i.e. spread of Communism, Red Scare, arms race, propaganda) [A.8.1, 2, 3]

SS.A.7.25

Identify the major trends of the 1950’s (i.e. development of interstate highways, growth of suburbs, pop culture, television industry) [A.8.10]

SS.A.7.28

Explain why Americans feared the spread of communism and describe some of the steps taken to contain it (i.e. NATO, foreign aid, Domino Theory, Korean War, Vietnam War) [A.8.1, 2, 3]

SS.A.7.29

Describe the causes and results of the energy crisis of the 1970’s (i.e. U.S. dependence on oil, relationship with Israel, OPEC, production quotas) [A.8.11]

SS.A.7.30

Identify the major changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War (i.e. global economy, Information Age) [A.8.1, 2, 11]

SS.A.7.32

Evaluate the role of the United States in the world economy (i.e. World Trade Organization, NAFTA, World Bank International Monetary Fund) [A.8.7, 10, 11]

SS.A.7.33

Describe why settlement patterns have changed throughout the nation’s history (i.e. improvements in transportation, access to natural resources, land ownership) [A.8.1, 2, 5, 7]

SS.A.7.34

Explain how technology has affected the country (i.e. modern conveniences, transportation, communication, standard of living, globalization) [A.8.10]

SS.A.7.37

Analyze current trends and predict the impact they may have on the role of the United States in the 21st Century (i.e. democratization, global interdependence, Information Age) [A.8.11]

B. HISTORY: Time, Continuity, Change

SS.B.7.1

Summarize the major events of early American history, using visual formats (i.e. timelines, graphic organizers, charts, graphs, maps) [B.8.1, 6, 7, 12]

SS.B.7.2

Explain cause and effect relationships of events in early American history (i.e. taxation, Intolerable Acts ® Revolutionary War; British impressments ® War of 1812; slavery, tariffs ® Civil War) [B.8.2, 3]

SS.B.7.3

Identify recurring themes in the time period between Colonization and Reconstruction (i.e. conflict and compromise, democratization, industrialization) [B.8.3, 12]

SS.B.7.5

Explain the significance of technology and transportation to the development of the West (i.e. farming, ranching, mining) [B.8.8,9]

SS.B.7.6

Analyze how some groups benefited and others suffered from the development of the frontier (i.e. homesteaders, Native Americans) [B.8.1, 4, 10, 11]

SS.B.7.7

Summarize the reasons for the United States becoming the leading industrial nation and the impact of creating national markets (i.e. population diversity, personal freedom, natural resources; improved standard of living, power) [B.8.8]

SS.B.7.8

Analyze how industrialization and inventions contributed to the growth of cities and identify the problems that resulted from this growth (i.e. demand for labor ® urbanization; pollution, tenements, exploitation of workers [B.8.7, 8, 9]

SS.B.7.10

Describe the accomplishments and frustrations of reformers who fought for change in the Industrial Age (i.e. rights/ protection for African Americans, women, children, and workers) [B.8.4, 5, 7, 8]

SS.B.7.11

Identify the steps that led to the acquisition of a world empire (i.e. Manifest Destiny, industrialization, global markets) [B.8.4]

SS.B.7.12

Discuss the reasons for and against expansion (i.e. world power, natural resources, trade advantages; interferes with self-determination) [B.8.5]

SS.B.7.13

Explain the factors that contributed to the growth of American influence around the world (i.e. economic and political power, technological innovation, industrialization) [B.8.7, 8]

SS.B.7.14

Describe the causes and effects of World War I (i.e. military aggression, neutral trade violations; Treaty of Versailles) [B.8.2, 3, 7, 10]

SS.B.7.15

Analyze the social, economic, and political consequences of our involvement in World War I (i.e. world power and responsibility; isolationism) [B.8.2, 3, 6, 10]

SS.B.7.16

Analyze why the 1920’s was a time of prosperity for some Americans, but not for all (i.e. agricultural overproduction, lack of capital investment in industry, income maldistribution) [B.8.4, 8]

SS.B.7.17

Summarize the impact of the major inventions of the 1920’s on the American standard of living (i.e. automobile, radio, electricity) [B.8.7, 8, 9]

SS.B.7.18

Describe the changing role of women as a result of the passage of the 19th Amendment (i.e. political, economic, social impact) [B.8.5, 6, 7, 10]

SS.B.7.19

Analyze the causes and effects of the Great Depression (i.e. stock market crash, agricultural and industrial overproduction, income maldistribution; New Deal legacy) [B.8.2, 4, 7,10]

SS.B.7.20

Compare and contrast the conditions of the 1920’s and the 1930’s (i.e. prosperity v. depression) [B.8.2, 3, 12]

SS.B.7.22

Describe the causes and effects of World War II (i.e. rise of dictators, military aggression; nuclear age, new political boundaries, creation of Israel, United Nations) [B.8.2, 3, 7, 10]

SS.B.7.23

Compare and contrast the reasons and results of World War I and World War II (i.e. military aggression, territorial expansion, allies, late entry by U.S.; international peace organization) [B.8.3, 7, 12]

SS.B.7.24

Analyze why there was a “Cold War” (i.e. spread of Communism, Red Scare, arms race, propaganda) [B.8.3, 4, 7, 10]

SS.B.7.25

Identify the major trends of the 1950’s (i.e. development of interstate highways, growth of suburbs, pop culture, television industry) [B.8.8]

SS.B.7.26

Describe the political and social changes in the United States during the 1960’s and 1970’s (i.e. movements for civil rights and gender equity; youth movements—hippies, anti-war; environmental movement) [B.8.3, 4, 7]

SS.B.7.27

Compare and contrast the causes and effects of the major political and social movements of the 1960’s and1970’s (i.e. civil rights, gender equity, anti-war, environmental protection) [B.8. 2, 4, 6, 10 ,12]

SS.B.7.28

Explain why Americans feared the spread of communism and describe some of the steps taken to contain it (i.e. NATO, foreign aid, Domino Theory, Korean War, Vietnam War) [B.8.2, 4, 5, 7, 10]

SS.B.7.29

Describe the causes and results of the energy crisis of the 1970’s (i.e. U.S. dependence on oil, relationship with Israel, OPEC, production quotas) [B.8.2]

SS.B.7.30

Identify the major changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War (i.e. global economy, Information Age) [B.8.2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 12]

SS.B.7.31

Analyze the involvement of the United States in conflicts around the world in the modern era (i.e. Persian Gulf, Bosnia) [B.8.7, 10]

SS.B.7.32

Evaluate the role of the United States in the world economy (i.e. World Trade Organization, NAFTA, World Bank International Monetary Fund) [B.8.8]

SS.B.7.33

Describe why settlement patterns have changed throughout the nation’s history (i.e. improvements in transportation, access to natural resources, land ownership) [B.8.2, 12]

SS.B.7.34

Explain how technology has affected the country (i.e. modern conveniences, transportation, communication, standard of living, globalization) [B.8.8, 9]

SS.B.7.35

Trace the impact of social revolutions on various groups of Americans (i.e. ethnic minorities, women, children, elderly, the poor) [B.8.2, 4, 6, 10, 12]

SS.B.7.36

Identify ways in which diversity enriches a nation (i.e. art, music, literature, technological innovation, culture) [B.8.10, 11, 12]

SS.B.7.37

Analyze current trends and predicts the impact they may have on the role of the United States in the 21st Century (i.e. democratization, global interdependence, Information Age) [B.8.2, 12]

SS.B.7.38

Locate the major physical regions of the United States. (mountains, rivers, etc.)

SS.B.7.39

Locate the 50 United States major cities using political map.

SS.B.7.40

Compare and contrast the 50 United States (population, climate, natural resources, etc,)

SS.B.7.41

Explain how geography has affected the growth of the United States.

C. POLITICAL SCIENCE AND CITIZENSHIP: Power, Authority, Governance, Responsibility

SS.C.7.1

Summarize the major events of early American history, using visual formats (i.e. timelines, graphic organizers, charts, graphs, maps) [C.8.2]

SS.C.7.3

Identify recurring themes in the time period between Colonization and Reconstruction (i.e. conflict and compromise, democratization, industrialization) [C.8.1]

SS.C.7.4

Describe the structure and basic mechanics of U.S. government (i.e. federalism, separation of powers, checks-and-balances) [C.8.4, 5]

SS.C.7.10

Describe the accomplishments and frustrations of reformers who fought for change in the Industrial Age (i.e. rights/protection for African Americans, women, children, and workers) [C.8.1, 3, 6, 7, 8]

SS.C.7.11

Identify the steps that led to the acquisition of a world empire (i.e. Manifest Destiny, industrialization, global markets) [C.8.1]

SS.C.7.13

Explain the factors that contributed to the growth of American influence around the world (i.e. economic and political power, technological innovation, industrialization) [C.8.6]

SS.C.7.14

Describe the causes and effects of World War I (i.e. military aggression, neutral trade violations; Treaty of Versailles) [C.8.9]

SS.C.7.15

Analyze the social, economic, and political consequences of our involvement in World War I (i.e. world power and responsibility; isolationism) [C.8.6]

SS.C.7.22

Describe the causes and effects of World War II (i.e. rise of dictators, military aggression, Holocaust; nuclear age, new political boundaries, creation of Israel, United Nations) [C.8.9]

SS.C.7.23

Compare and contrast the reasons and results of World War I and World War II (i.e. military aggression, territorial expansion, allies, late entry by U.S.; international peace organization) [C.8.9]

SS.C.7.24

Analyze why there was a “Cold War” (i.e. spread of Communism, Red Scare, arms race, propaganda) [C.8.3, 9]

SS.C.7.27

Compare and contrast the causes and effects of the major political and social movements of the 1960’s and 1970’s (i.e. civil rights, gender equity, anti-war, environmental protection) [C.8.1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]

SS.C.7.30

Identify the major changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War (i.e. global economy, Information Age) [C.8.1, 3]

SS.C.7.31

Analyze the involvement of the United States in conflicts around the world in the modern era (i.e. Persian Gulf, Bosnia) [C.8.1, 3, 6, 9]

SS.C.7.32

Evaluate the role of the United States in the world economy (i.e. World Trade Organization, NAFTA, World Bank International Monetary Fund) [C.8.9]

SS.C.7.35

Trace the impact of social revolutions on various groups of Americans (i.e. ethnic minorities, women, children, elderly, the poor) [C.8.1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8]

D. ECONOMICS: Production, Distribution, Exchange, Consumption

SS.D.7.7

Summarize the reasons for the United States becoming the leading industrial nation and the impact of creating national markets (i.e. population diversity, personal freedom, natural resources; improved standard of living, power) [D.8.1, 5, 8, 9, 10]

SS.D.7.10

Describe the accomplishments and frustrations of reformers who fought for change in the Industrial Age (i.e. rights/protection for African Americans, women, children, and workers) [D.8.5]

SS.D.7.11

Identify the steps that led to the acquisition of a world empire (i.e. Manifest Destiny, industrialization, global markets) [D.8.7]

SS.D.7.12

Discuss the reasons for and against expansion (i.e. world power, natural resources, trade advantages; interferes with self-determination) [D.8.7]

SS.D.7.13

Explain the factors that contributed to the growth of American influence around the world (i.e. economic and political power, technological innovation, industrialization) [D.8.10]

SS.D.7.16

Analyze why the 1920’s was a time of prosperity for some Americans, but not for all (i.e. agricultural overproduction lack of capital investment in industry, income misdistribution) [D.8.2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11]

SS.D.7.17

Summarize the impact of the major inventions of the 1920’s on the American standard of living (i.e. automobile, radio, electricity) [D.8.4]

SS.D.7.19

Analyze the causes and effects of the Great Depression (i.e. stock market crash, agricultural and industrial overproduction, income maldistribution; New Deal legacy) [D.8.2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11]

SS.D.7.20

Compare and contrast the conditions of the 1920’s and the 1930’s (i.e. prosperity v. depression) [D.8.1, 2, 6]

SS.D.7.21

Describe the long-term impact of New Deal programs (i.e. social welfare, increased government spending and regulation) [D.8.5, 6]

SS.D.7.27

Compare and contrast the causes and effects of the major political and social movements of the 1960’s and 1970’s (i.e. civil rights, gender equity, anti-war, environmental protection) [D.8.5, 11]

SS.D.7.28

Explain why Americans feared the spread of communism and describe some of the steps taken to contain it (i.e. NATO, foreign aid, Domino Theory, Korean War, Vietnam War) [D.8.5, 7]

SS.D.7.29

Describe the causes and results of the energy crisis of the 1970’s (i.e. U.S. dependence on oil, relationship with Israel, OPEC, production quotas) [D.8.7]

SS.D.7.30

Identify the major changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War (i.e. global economy, Information Age) [D.8.2]

SS.D.7.32

Evaluate the role of the United States in the world economy (i.e. World Trade Organization, NAFTA, World Bank International Monetary Fund) [D.8.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11]

SS.D.7.34

Explain how technology has affected the country (i.e. modern conveniences, transportation, communication, standard of living, globalization) [D.8.4]

SS.D.7.35

Trace the impact of social revolutions on various groups of Americans (i.e. ethnic minorities, women, children, elderly, the poor) [D.8.5]

SS.D.7.37

Analyze current trends and predict the impact they may have on the role of the United States in the 21st Century (i.e. democratization, global interdependence, Information Age) [D.8.7]

E. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Individuals, Institutions, and Society

SS.E.7.6

Analyze how some groups benefited and others suffered from the development of the frontier (i.e. homesteaders, Native Americans) [E.8.3, 11, 12, 13]

SS.E.7.8

Analyze how industrialization and inventions contributed to the growth of cities and identify the problems that resulted from this growth (i.e. demand for labor ® urbanization; pollution, tenements, exploitation of workers) [E.8.4]

SS.E.7.9

Identify the reasons for immigration to America in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s and the impact on American society (i.e. economic opportunity, political freedom, business recruitment; cultural contributions) [E.8.4, 9]

SS.E.7.10

Describe the accomplishments and frustrations of reformers who fought for change in the Industrial Age (i.e. rights/ protection for African Americans, women, children, and workers) [E.8.6]

SS.E.7.14

Describe the causes and effects of World War I (i.e. military aggression, neutral trade violations; Treaty of Versailles) [E.8.14, 15]

SS.E.7.22

Describe the causes and effects of World War II (i.e. rise of dictators, military aggression; nuclear age, new political boundaries, creation of Israel, United Nations) [E.8.7, 14]

SS.E.7.25

Identify the major trends of the 1950’s (i.e. development of interstate highways, growth of suburbs, pop culture, television industry) [E.8.10]

SS.E.7.27

Compare and contrast the causes and effects of the major political and social movements of the 1960’s and 1970’s (i.e. civil rights, gender equity, anti-war, environmental protection) [E.8.7]

SS.E.7.30

Identify the major changes that led to the break-up of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War (i.e. global economy, Information Age) [E.8.4, 5, 10]

SS.E.7.31

Analyze the involvement of the United States in conflicts around the world in the modern era (i.e. Persian Gulf, Bosnia) [E.8.8, 10, 11, 14]

SS.E.7.35

Trace the impact of social revolutions on various groups of Americans (i.e. ethnic minorities, women, children, elderly, the poor) [E.8.7]

SS.E.7.36

Identify ways in which diversity enriches a nation (i.e. art, music, literature, technological innovation, culture) [E.8.3, 4, 9, 10, 14]