Grade 16 - Texas Social Studies

Social Studies 8 (Credit: 1.00)

Social Studies 8 focuses on the history of the United States from European colonization through Reconstruction. Major areas of study are History, Geography, Economics, Government, Citizenship and Culture. Social studies skills, science, technology, and society will be studied. Lessons will focus on wars, U.S expansion, constitutional controversies, and Reconstruction. Also of importance is the study of the Industrial Revolution and its importance in shaping the United States as a powerful nation.