Grade 16 - New York Social Studies
Social Studies 8 (Credit: 1.00)
Students in Social Studies (grade 8) will explore geography and the history of the United States up to the modern era. Students will be introduced to various study methods, including primary and secondary sources. Topics in this course include:
Reconstruction
U.S. expansion
The effects of the Industrial Revolution
Immigration and U.S. isolation
The Depression and how the U.S. recovered
World Wars
The struggle for equality
Modern U.S. changes
After completing the course, students should be able to answer a variety of economic questions and demonstrate social studies skills.
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