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NJ.SS.6.1.8.U.S. History: America in the World: All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable stu

U.S. History: America in the World: All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable stu
6.1.8.A. Civics, Government, and Human Rights
6.1.8.A.1. Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620) - Indigenous societies in the Western Hemisphere migrated and changed in response to the physical environment and due to their interactions with Europeans. European exploration expanded global economic and cultural e
6.1.8.A.1.a. Compare and contrast forms of governance, belief systems, and family structures among African, European, and Native American groups.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Colonial Period
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
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6.1.8.A.2. Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763) - The colonists adapted ideas from their European heritage and from Native American groups to develop new political and religious institutions and economic systems. The slave labor system and the loss of Native Amer
6.1.8.A.2.a. Determine the roles of religious freedom and participatory government in various North American colonies.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonization
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6.1.8.A.2.b. Explain how and why early government structures developed, and determine the impact of these early structures on the evolution of American politics and institutions.
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6.1.8.A.2.c. Explain how demographics (i.e., race, gender, and economic status) affected social, economic, and political opportunities during the Colonial era.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
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6.1.8.A.3. Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s) - Disputes over political authority and economic issues contributed to a movement for independence in the colonies. The fundamental principles of the United States Constitution serve as the foundation of the Unit
6.1.8.A.3.a. Examine the ideals found in the Declaration of Independence, and assess the extent to which they were fulfilled for women, African Americans, and Native Americans during this time period.
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6.1.8.A.3.b. Evaluate the effectiveness of the fundamental principles of the Constitution (i.e., consent of the governed, rule of law, federalism, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights) in establishing a federal governmen
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Citizenship and Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Election Process
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Forming a Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Local & State Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Purposes of Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide The Presidency
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide U.S. Constitution
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6.1.8.A.3.c. Determine the role that compromise played in the creation and adoption of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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6.1.8.A.3.d. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the United States Constitution in terms of the decision-making powers of national government.
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6.1.8.A.3.f. Explain how political parties were formed and continue to be shaped by differing perspectives regarding the role and power of federal government.
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6.1.8.A.3.g. Evaluate the impact of the Constitution and Bill of Rights on current day issues.
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6.1.8.A.4. Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) - Westward movement, industrial growth, increased immigration, the expansion of slavery, and the development of transportation systems increased regional tensions.
6.1.8.A.4.a. Explain the changes in America’s relationships with other nations by analyzing policies, treaties, tariffs, and agreements.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide European/Native American Encounter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Growth of a Nation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Notable People-Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Presidential History
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
 
6.1.8.A.4.b. Analyze how the concept of Manifest Destiny influenced the acquisition of land through annexation, diplomacy, and war.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
 
6.1.8.A.4.c. Assess the extent to which voting rights were expanded during the Jacksonian period.
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6.1.8.A.5. Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) - The Civil War resulted from complex regional differences involving political, economic, and social issues, as well as different views on slavery. The Civil War and Reconstruction had a lasting impact on the devel
6.1.8.A.5.a. Explain how and why the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address continue to impact American life.
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6.1.8.A.5.b. Compare and contrast the approaches of Congress and Presidents Lincoln and Johnson toward the reconstruction of the South.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Famous Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Middle Western Region US
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Pioneer Life
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6.1.8.B. Geography, People, and the Environment
6.1.8.B.1. Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620) - Indigenous societies in the Western Hemisphere migrated and changed in response to the physical environment and due to their interactions with Europeans. European exploration expanded global economic and cultural e
6.1.8.B.1.a. Describe migration and settlement patterns of Native American groups, and explain how these patterns affected interactions in different regions of the Western Hemisphere.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Native People of the U.S.
 
6.1.8.B.1.b. Analyze the world in spatial terms (e.g., longitude, latitude) using historical maps to determine what led to the exploration of new water and land routes.
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6.1.8.B.2. Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763) - The colonists adapted ideas from their European heritage and from Native American groups to develop new political and religious institutions and economic systems. The slave labor system and the loss of Native Amer
6.1.8.B.2.a. Determine factors that impacted emigration, settlement patterns, and regional identities of the colonies.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
 
6.1.8.B.2.b. Compare and contrast how the search for natural resources resulted in conflict and cooperation among European colonists and Native American groups in the New World.
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6.1.8.B.3. Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s) - Disputes over political authority and economic issues contributed to a movement for independence in the colonies. The fundamental principles of the United States Constitution serve as the foundation of the Unit
6.1.8.B.3.a. Assess how conflicts and alliances among European countries and Native American groups impacted the expansion of the American colonies.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide European/Native American Encounter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Leading Up to the Revolution
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Notable People-Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Pioneer Life
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Presidential History
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
 
6.1.8.B.3.b. Determine the extent to which the geography of the United States influenced the debate on representation in Congress and federalism by examining the New Jersey and Virginia plans.
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6.1.8.B.3.c. Use maps and other geographic tools to evaluate the impact of geography on the execution and outcome of the American Revolutionary War.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Notable People
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6.1.8.B.4. Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) - Westward movement, industrial growth, increased immigration, the expansion of slavery, and the development of transportation systems increased regional tensions.
6.1.8.B.4.a. Assess the impact of the Louisiana Purchase and western exploration on the expansion and economic development of the United States.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide European/Native American Encounter
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Notable People-Westward Expansion
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
 
6.1.8.B.4.b. Map territorial expansion and settlement, as well as the locations of conflicts with and resettlement of Native Americans.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Native People of the U.S.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Notable People-Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Presidential History
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Westward Expansion
 
6.1.8.B.5. Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) - The Civil War resulted from complex regional differences involving political, economic, and social issues, as well as different views on slavery. The Civil War and Reconstruction had a lasting impact on the devel
6.1.8.B.5.a. Assess the role of various factors (i.e., geography, natural resources, demographics, transportation, leadership, and technology) that affected the course and outcome of the Civil War.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Southeastern Region US
 
6.1.8.C. Economics, Innovation, and Technology
6.1.8.C.1. Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620) - Indigenous societies in the Western Hemisphere migrated and changed in response to the physical environment and due to their interactions with Europeans. European exploration expanded global economic and cultural e
6.1.8.C.1.a. Evaluate the impact of science, religion, and technology innovations on European exploration.
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6.1.8.C.1.b. Explain why individuals and societies trade, how trade functions, and the role of trade during this period.
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6.1.8.C.2. Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763) - The colonists adapted ideas from their European heritage and from Native American groups to develop new political and religious institutions and economic systems. The slave labor system and the loss of Native Amer
6.1.8.C.2.a. Compare the practice of slavery and indentured servitude in Colonial labor systems.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
 
6.1.8.C.2.b. Explain the system of mercantilism and its impact on the economies of the colonies and European countries.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonial Life
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
 
6.1.8.C.2.c. Analyze the impact of triangular trade on multiple nations and groups.
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6.1.8.C.3. Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s) - Disputes over political authority and economic issues contributed to a movement for independence in the colonies. The fundamental principles of the United States Constitution serve as the foundation of the Unit
6.1.8.C.3.a. Explain how taxes and government regulation can affect economic opportunities, and assess the impact of these on relations between Britain and its North American colonies.
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6.1.8.C.3.b. Summarize the effect of inflation and debt on the American people and the response of state and national governments during this time.
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6.1.8.C.3.c. Evaluate the impact of the cotton gin and other innovations on the institution of slavery and on the economic and political development of the country.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Famous Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Industrial Growth & Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Industrialization/Economics
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6.1.8.C.4. Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) - Westward movement, industrial growth, increased immigration, the expansion of slavery, and the development of transportation systems increased regional tensions.
6.1.8.C.4.c. Analyze how technological innovations affected the status and social class of different groups of people, and explain the outcomes that resulted.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Civil War
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Famous Americans
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Growth of a Nation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Industrial Growth & Expansion
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Industrialization/Economics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Inventors
 
6.1.8.C.5. Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) - The Civil War resulted from complex regional differences involving political, economic, and social issues, as well as different views on slavery. The Civil War and Reconstruction had a lasting impact on the devel
6.1.8.C.5.a. Assess the human and material costs of the Civil War in the North and South.
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6.1.8.C.5.b. Analyze the economic impact of Reconstruction on the South from different perspectives.
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6.1.8.D. History, Culture, and Perspectives
6.1.8.D.1. Three Worlds Meet (Beginnings to 1620) - Indigenous societies in the Western Hemisphere migrated and changed in response to the physical environment and due to their interactions with Europeans. European exploration expanded global economic and cultural e
6.1.8.D.1.a. Compare and contrast gender roles, religion, values, cultural practices, and political systems of Native American groups.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Native People of the U.S.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Timelines, Graphs, Charts
 
6.1.8.D.1.b. Explain how interactions among African, European, and Native American groups began a cultural transformation.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Colonial Period
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Colonization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
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6.1.8.D.2. Colonization and Settlement (1585-1763) - The colonists adapted ideas from their European heritage and from Native American groups to develop new political and religious institutions and economic systems. The slave labor system and the loss of Native Amer
6.1.8.D.2.a. Analyze the power struggle among European countries, and determine its impact on people living in Europe and the Americas.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies
 
6.1.8.D.2.b. Compare and contrast the voluntary and involuntary migratory experiences of different groups of people, and explain why their experiences differed.
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6.1.8.D.3. Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s) - Disputes over political authority and economic issues contributed to a movement for independence in the colonies. The fundamental principles of the United States Constitution serve as the foundation of the Unit
6.1.8.D.3.a. Explain how the consequences of the Seven Years War, changes in British policies toward American colonies, and responses by various groups and individuals in the North American colonies led to the American Revolution.
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6.1.8.D.3.b. Explain why the Declaration of Independence was written and how its key principles evolved to become unifying ideas of American democracy.
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6.1.8.D.3.c. Analyze the impact of George Washington as general of the American revolutionary forces and as the first president of the United States.
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6.1.8.D.3.d. Analyze how prominent individuals and other nations contributed to the causes, execution, and outcomes of the American Revolution.
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6.1.8.D.3.e. Examine the roles and perspectives of various socioeconomic groups (e.g., rural farmers, urban craftsmen, northern merchants, and southern planters), African Americans, Native Americans, and women during the American Revolution, and determine how these gr
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6.1.8.D.3.f. Analyze from multiple perspectives how the terms of the Treaty of Paris affected United States relations with Native Americans and with European powers that had territories in North America.
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6.1.8.D.3.g. Evaluate the extent to which the leadership and decisions of early administrations of the national government met the goals established in the Preamble of the Constitution.
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6.1.8.D.4. Expansion and Reform (1801-1861) - Westward movement, industrial growth, increased immigration, the expansion of slavery, and the development of transportation systems increased regional tensions.
6.1.8.D.4.a. Analyze the push-pull factors that led to increases in immigration, and explain why ethnic and cultural conflicts resulted.
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6.1.8.D.4.b. Describe efforts to reform education, women’s rights, slavery, and other issues during the Antebellum period.
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6.1.8.D.4.c. Explain the growing resistance to slavery and New Jersey’s role in the Underground Railroad.
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6.1.8.D.5. Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877) - The Civil War resulted from complex regional differences involving political, economic, and social issues, as well as different views on slavery. The Civil War and Reconstruction had a lasting impact on the devel
6.1.8.D.5.a. Prioritize the causes and events that led to the Civil War from different perspectives.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Civil War
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6.1.8.D.5.b. Analyze critical events and battles of the Civil War and determine how they contributed to the final outcome of the war.
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6.1.8.D.5.c. Examine the roles of women, African Americans, and Native Americans in the Civil War.
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6.1.8.D.5.d. Analyze the effectiveness of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution from multiple perspectives.
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NJ.SS.6.2.8.World History/Global Studies: All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skill

World History/Global Studies: All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically and systematically about how past interactions of people, cultures, and the environment affect issues across time and cultures. Such knowledge and skill
6.2.8.A. Civics, Government, and Human Rights
6.2.8.A.2. Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples: Early River Valley Civilizations - Early river valley civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River [modern Pakistan and northwestern India], and, later, Yellow River Valley in China) devel
6.2.8.A.2.a. Explain how/why different early river valley civilizations developed similar forms of government and legal structures.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Ancient Trade Routes
 
6.2.8.A.3. The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean World, India, and China - Classical civilizations (i.e., Greece, Rome, India and China) developed and expanded into empires of unprecedented size and diversity by creating centralized governments and promot
6.2.8.A.3.a. Compare and contrast the methods (i.e., autocratic rule, philosophies, and bureaucratic structures) used by the rulers of Rome, China, and India to control and unify their expanding empires.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Ancient Rome
 
6.2.8.A.3.b. Compare and contrast the rights and responsibilities of free men, women, slaves, and foreigners in the political, economic, and social structures of classical civilizations.
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Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Ancient Rome
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6.2.8.A.3.c. Determine the foundational concepts and principles of Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic that later influenced the development of the United States Constitution.
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6.2.8.A.3.d. Compare the status (i.e., political, economic, and social) of groups in the Ancient World to those of people today and evaluate how individuals perceived the principles of liberty and equality then and now.
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6.2.8.A.3.e. Compare and contrast the American legal system with the legal systems of classical civilizations, and determine the extent to which these early systems influenced our current legal system.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Ancient Greece
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6.2.8.A.4. Expanding Exchanges and Encounters - The emergence of empires (i.e., Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas) resulted from the promotion of interregional trade, cultural exchanges, new technologies, urbanization, and centralized political organization. The
6.2.8.A.4.b. Compare and contrast the Japanese and European systems of feudalism and the effectiveness of each in promoting social, economic, and political order.
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6.2.8.B. Geography, People, and the Environment
6.2.8.B.2. Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples: Early River Valley Civilizations - Early river valley civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River [modern Pakistan and northwestern India], and, later, Yellow River Valley in China) devel
6.2.8.B.2.a. Determine the extent to which geography influenced settlement, the development of trade networks, technological innovations, and the sustainability of early river valley civilizations.
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6.2.8.B.2.b. Compare and contrast physical and political maps of early river valley civilizations and their modern counterparts (i.e., Mesopotamia and Iraq; Ancient Egypt and Modern Egypt; Indus River Valley and Modern Pakistan/India; Ancient China and Modern China),
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Ancient Egypt
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6.2.8.B.3. The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean World, India, and China - Classical civilizations (i.e., Greece, Rome, India and China) developed and expanded into empires of unprecedented size and diversity by creating centralized governments and promot
6.2.8.B.3.a. Determine how geography and the availability of natural resources influenced the development of the political, economic, and cultural systems of each of the classical civilizations and provided motivation for expansion.
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6.2.8.B.3.b. Explain how geography and the availability of natural resources led to both the development of Greek city-states and to their decline.
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6.2.8.B.4. Expanding Exchanges and Encounters - The emergence of empires (i.e., Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas) resulted from the promotion of interregional trade, cultural exchanges, new technologies, urbanization, and centralized political organization. The
6.2.8.B.4.a. Explain how geography influenced the development of the political, economic, and cultural centers of each empire as well as the empires’ relationships with other parts of the world.
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6.2.8.B.4.e. Analyze the motivations for civilizations to modify the environment, determine the positive and negative consequences of environmental changes made during this time period, and relate these changes to current environmental challenges.
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6.2.8.B.4.f. Explain how the geographies and climates of Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas influenced their economic development and interaction or isolation with other societies.
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6.2.8.C. Economics, Innovation, and Technology
6.2.8.C.2. Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples: Early River Valley Civilizations - Early river valley civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River [modern Pakistan and northwestern India], and, later, Yellow River Valley in China) devel
6.2.8.C.2.a. Explain how technological advancements led to greater economic specialization, improved weaponry, trade, and the development of a class system in early river valley civilizations.
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6.2.8.C.3. The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean World, India, and China - Classical civilizations (i.e., Greece, Rome, India and China) developed and expanded into empires of unprecedented size and diversity by creating centralized governments and promot
6.2.8.C.3.a. Analyze the impact of expanding land and sea trade routes as well as a uniform system of exchange in the Mediterranean World and Asia.
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6.2.8.C.3.b. Explain how classical civilizations used technology and innovation to enhance agricultural/ manufacturing output and commerce, to expand military capabilities, to improve life in urban areas, and to allow for greater division of labor.
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6.2.8.C.4. Expanding Exchanges and Encounters - The emergence of empires (i.e., Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas) resulted from the promotion of interregional trade, cultural exchanges, new technologies, urbanization, and centralized political organization. The
6.2.8.C.4.a. Explain how and why the interrelationships among improved agricultural production, population growth, urbanization, and commercialization led to the rise of powerful states and kingdoms (i.e., Europe, Asia, Americas).
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6.2.8.D. History, Culture, and Perspectives
6.2.8.D.1. The Beginnings of Human Society: Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages - Hunter/gatherers adapted to their physical environments using resources, the natural world, and technological advancements. The agricultural revolution led to an increase in population, spe
6.2.8.D.1.c. Explain how archaeological discoveries are used to develop and enhance understanding of life prior to written records.
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6.2.8.D.2. Early Civilizations and the Emergence of Pastoral Peoples: Early River Valley Civilizations - Early river valley civilizations (e.g., Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River [modern Pakistan and northwestern India], and, later, Yellow River Valley in China) devel
6.2.8.D.2.a. Analyze the impact of religion on daily life, government, and culture in various early river valley civilizations.
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6.2.8.D.2.b. Explain how the development of written language transformed all aspects of life in early river valley civilizations.
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6.2.8.D.2.c. Analyze the factors that led to the rise and fall of various early river valley civilizations and determine whether there was a common pattern of growth and decline.
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6.2.8.D.2.d. Evaluate the importance and enduring legacy of the major achievements of the early river valley civilizations over time.
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6.2.8.D.3. The Classical Civilizations of the Mediterranean World, India, and China - Classical civilizations (i.e., Greece, Rome, India and China) developed and expanded into empires of unprecedented size and diversity by creating centralized governments and promot
6.2.8.D.3.a. Compare and contrast social hierarchies in classical civilizations as they relate to power, wealth, and equality.
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6.2.8.D.3.b. Determine common factors that contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, Gupta India, and Han China.
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6.2.8.D.3.c. Evaluate the importance and enduring legacy of the major achievements of Greece, Rome, India, and China over time.
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6.2.8.D.3.e. Determine the extent to which religion, economic issues, and conflict shaped the values and decisions of the classical civilizations.
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6.2.8.D.4. Expanding Exchanges and Encounters - The emergence of empires (i.e., Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas) resulted from the promotion of interregional trade, cultural exchanges, new technologies, urbanization, and centralized political organization. The
6.2.8.D.4.d. Determine which events led to the rise and eventual decline of European feudalism.
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6.2.8.D.4.g. Evaluate the importance and enduring legacy of the major achievements of the people living Asia, Africa (Islam), Europe and the Americas over time.
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NJ.SS.6.3.8.Active Citizenship in the 21st Century: All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in

Active Citizenship in the 21st Century: All students will acquire the skills needed to be active, informed citizens who value diversity and promote cultural understanding by working collaboratively to address the challenges that are inherent in living in
Active citizens in the 21st century: Recognize the causes and effects of prejudice on individuals, groups, and society; Recognize the value of cultural diversity, as well as the potential for misunderstanding; Critically analyze media to assess different
6.3.8.C. Economics, Innovation, and Technology
6.3.8.C.1. Examine the perspectives of multiple stakeholders involved in the local budget process (e.g., obtaining information, discussing priorities).
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