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Time, Continuity, and Change[History]

Standard 1:The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective. (SS.A.1.4)

1. understands how ideas and beliefs, decisions, and chance events have been used in the processof writing and interpreting history.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key World History topics, providing ample opportunity to practice the process of historicalinquiry as they investigate events. In addition, Modern World History Resource Center includes a StudentResearch Guide, which describes the process of historical analysis and steps students through theprocess of historical inquiry in the context of developing research-based presentations.

2. identifies and understands themes in history that cross scientific, economic, and culturalboundaries.

Subject Search: Historical Patterns, Historical Associations, Historical Philosophy, Multiculturalism, CrossCultural Studies, Culture, Ethnic Identity, Ethnicity, Arts, Intellectual Life, Industrialization, Globalization

3. evaluates conflicting sources and materials in the interpretation of a historical event orepisode.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key Modern World History topics, providing ample opportunity to compare the point of view ofauthors of differing accounts of the same historical event. In addition, Modern World History ResourceCenter includes a Student Research Guide, which describes sources can provide differing points of viewon the same historical event and steps students through the process of creating a research-basedpresentation that presents and supports a point of view.

4. uses chronology, sequencing, patterns, and periodization to examine interpretations of anevent.

Understand historical themes and patterns that cross cultural boundariesSubject Search: Historical Patterns, Historical Associations, Historical Philosophy, Multiculturalism, CrossCultural Studies, Culture, Ethnic Identity, Ethnicity, Arts, Intellectual Life, Industrialization, Globalization

Apply absolute and relative chronologySubject Search: Absolute ChronologyChronology Search: Modern World History Resource Center enables students to view historical eventsas part of particular eras in World History.

Understand significant periods in historyChronology Search: Modern World History Resource Center enables students to view historical eventsas part of particular eras in World History. Students can select an era and instantly access a variety ofprimary and secondary source materials that explain and describe significant people, events, and issuesof the time.



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Sequence eventsModern World History Resource Center includes a search pathway that is based on Chronology. Usingthis search option, students can select significant eras in Modern World History and visualize thesequence of events within that period. In addition, Modern World History Resource Center includes aStudent Research Guide, which steps students though the process of organizing information for aresearch paper chronologically.

Standard 2:The student understands the world from its beginnings to the time of the Renaissance.(SS.A.2.4)

1. understands the early physical and cultural development of humans.

Development of agricultureSubject Search: Prehistoric Agriculture, Neolithic Period, History of Agriculture, Traditional Agriculture,Irrigation (Agriculture), Agricultural Spraying, Agriculture and Technology

Development of early civilizationsSubject Search: Ancient Civilization, Ancient Egypt, Assyro-Babylonian Civilization, Bronze Age,Classical Civilization, Indus Valley Civilization, Iron Age, Lapita Culture, Minoan Civilization, 3000-1450B.C., Mogollon Culture, Paleo-Indians, Pre-Columbian Civilizations, Stone Age

First development of citiesSubject Search: Development of Cities, Ancient Cities, Human Settlements, Ancient Civilization

2. understands the rise of early civilizations and the spread of agriculture in Mesopotamia, Egypt,and the Indus Valley.


Development of civilizations in IndiaSubject Search: Indus Valley Civilization, Indian History, Pakistani History

3. understands the emergence of civilization in China, southwest Asia, and the Mediterraneanbasin.


Development of civilizations in ChinaSubject Search: Chinese History, Chinese History, 1368-1912, Chinese History, 1766 Bc-220 Ad,Chinese History, 1912-1949, Chinese History, 960-1368, Chinese History, to 1766 Bc, Ch'ing Dynasty,1644-1912, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644



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4. understands significant aspects of the economic, political, and social systems of ancientGreece and the cultural contributions of that civilization.

Government and politics in ancient GreeceSubject Search: Greek History (Ancient), Minoan Civilization, 3000-1450 B.C., Ancient Greek Civilization,Classical Civilization, Hellenism, Athenian Democracy

Economic characteristics of ancient GreeceSubject Search: Greek History (Ancient), Minoan Civilization, 3000-1450 B.C., Ancient Greek Civilization,Classical Civilization, Hellenism, Athenian Democracy

Socio-cultural aspects of ancient GreeceSubject Search: Greek History (Ancient), Minoan Civilization, 3000-1450 B.C., Ancient Greek Civilization,Classical Civilization, Hellenism, Athenian Democracy

Origins of democratic governmentSubject Search: Athenian Democracy, Democracy, Representative Government, Republics, RomanRepublic, Roman Law, Enlightenment

5. understands the significant features of the political, economic, and social systems of ancientRome and the cultural legacy of that civilization.

Government and politics in ancient RomeSubject Search: Rome (Ancient), Ancient Roman Civilization, Roman Empire, 30 Bc-476 Ad, RomanHistory, 753 Bc-510 Bc

Economic characteristics of ancient RomeSubject Search: Rome (Ancient), Ancient Roman Civilization, Roman Empire, 30 Bc-476 Ad, RomanHistory, 753 Bc-510 Bc

Socio-cultural aspects of ancient RomeSubject Search: Rome (Ancient), Ancient Roman Civilization, Roman Empire, 30 Bc-476 Ad, RomanHistory, 753 Bc-510 Bc


6. understands features of the theological and cultural conflict between the Muslim world andChristendom and the resulting religious, political, and economic competition in theMediterranean region.

Subject Search: Crusades, Palestinian History



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7. understands the development of the political, social, economic, and religious systems ofEuropean civilization during the Middle Ages.

Aspects of medieval EuropeSubject Search: Medieval Europe, Feudalism, Medieval Architecture, Medieval Art, Medieval Astronomy,Medieval Education, Medieval History, Medieval Law, Medieval Literature, Medieval Philosophy

FeudalismSubject Search: Feudalism, Manorialism, Serfdom, Shogunate

ManorialismSubject Search; Manorialism, Feudalism, Serfdom, Shogunate

Roman Catholic Church's authority in medieval EuropeSubject Search: Medieval Church, Medieval Law, Catholic History, Inquisition, Spanish Inquisition

9. understands significant social, cultural, and religious features of India, and India’s conflictwith the Moslem Turks.

Subject Search: Indus Valley Civilization, Indian History, Pakistani History

10. understands significant cultural, religious, and economic features of civilizations inMesoamerica and Andean South America.

Development of civilizations in MesoamericaSubject Search: Mesoamerica, Aztecs, Moche Culture, Olmecs, Mayas, Pre-Columbian Civilizations,Mayan Culture, Native Americans (Mexico), Native Central Americans

Development of civilizations in South AmericaSubject Search: Incas, Pre-Columbian Civilizations, Native South Americans, Araucanians, Aymaras,Guaranis, Moche Culture, Quechuas, U'wa, Yanomamos

Aztec EmpireSubject Search: Aztec Empire, Aztec ArtAztec Religion

11. understands political and cultural features of the Mongol Empire and the Empire’s impact onEurasian peoples.

Mongol invasionsSubject Search: Mongolia, Mongolian History, Mongols, Kublai KhanPerson Search: Genghis Khan

Mongol EmpiresSubject Search: Mongolia, Mongolian History, MongolsPerson Search: Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan



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Standard 3:The student understands Western and Eastern civilization since the Renaissance.(SS.A.3.4)

1. understands the significant political and economic transformations and significant cultural andscientific events in Europe during the Renaissance.

Subject Search: Renaissance, Renaissance Architecture, Renaissance Art, Renaissance Drawing,Renaissance Literature, Renaissance Music, Renaissance Painting, Renaissance Sculpture, ItalianRenaissance, English Literature, 1500-1660 (Renaissance)

2. understands significant religious and societal issues from the Renaissance through theReformation.

European RenaissanceSubject Search: Renaissance, Renaissance Architecture, Renaissance Art, Renaissance Drawing,Renaissance Literature, Renaissance Music, Renaissance Painting, Renaissance Sculpture, ItalianRenaissance, English Literature, 1500-1660 (Renaissance)

Reformation, Counter-Reformation, and InquisitionSubject Search: Reformation, Counter-Reformation, Protestantism, Protestants, Religious Reform,Council of Trent, 1545-1563, Printing Press

3. understands the significant economic, political, and cultural interactions among the peoples ofAfrica, Europe, Asia, and the Americas during the Age of Discovery and the Europeanexpansion.

Influence of religion in colonization and settlementSubject Search: Colonization, Belgian Colonialism, British Colonialism, Dutch Colonialism, FrenchColonialism, German Colonialism, Italian Colonialism, Portuguese Colonialism, Spanish Colonialism

Settlement patterns in the colonized areasSubject Search: Colonization, Belgian Colonialism, British Colonialism, Dutch Colonialism, FrenchColonialism, German Colonialism, Italian Colonialism, Portuguese Colonialism, Spanish Colonialism

Cultural diffusion and the Columbian ExchangeSubject Search: Columbian Exchange, Cultural Diffusion, Cultural Assimilation, Americanization,Detribalization, Cultural Conflict, Cultural Identity, Diffusion of Innovations

Influence of natural resources in colonization and settlementSubject Search: Colonization, Belgian Colonialism, British Colonialism, Dutch Colonialism, FrenchColonialism, German Colonialism, Italian Colonialism, Portuguese Colonialism, Spanish Colonialism



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4. knows the significant ideas and texts of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, andJudaism, their spheres of influence in the age of expansion, and their reforms in the 19th century.

Origins, spread, and principles of BuddhismSubject Search: Buddhism, Buddhist Sects, Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Buddhas,Buddhist Antiquities, Buddhist Art, Buddhist Literature, Buddhist Monasteries, Buddhist Monks, BuddhistReligious Orders, Buddhist Temples, Buddhists

Origins, spread, and principles of ChristianitySubject Search: Christianity, Christian Sects, Christian Theology, Ecumenical Movement, Catechetics,Christian Civilization, Christian Ethics, Christian Life, Christian Sociology, Christians, Church History

Origins, spread, and principles of HinduismSubject Search: Hinduism, Brahmanism, Hindu Gods, Hindu Literature, Hindu Marriage Customs,Hindus, Mandala, Mantras, Vedas, Yoga

Origins, spread, and principles of IslamSubject Search: Islam, Islamic Religious Practice, Islamic Sects, Islamic Theology, Mahdism, Arabs,Islamic Countries, Islamic Identity, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Theocracy, Muslim Leadership, Muslims,Sufism

Origins, spread, and principles of JudaismSubject Search: Judaism, Jewish Ethics, Jewish Sects, Jewish Culture, Jewish History, Jewish Identity,Jewish Law, Jewish Life, Jewish Persecution, Jewish Sociology, Jews, Zionism

5. understands the significant scientific and social changes from the Age of Reason through theAge of Enlightenment.

Scientific revolutionSubject Search: Scientific Revolution; Scientific Revolution, Ca. 1540-1700; Enlightenment


Impact of philosophical ideas on institutions and societiesSubject Search: Secularism, Religion, Rationalism, Enlightenment (Cultural movement), Ethics, JewishEthics, Religious Ethics, Individuation, Philosophy, Western Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy

Scientific discoveriesSubject Search: Scientific Discoveries, History of Science, Greco-Roman Civilization, Indian History,Chinese History, Renaissance and Science, Age of Reason, Scientific Revolution

Scientific Revolution of 16th-century EuropeSubject Search: Scientific Revolution, History of Science, Enlightenment, Science



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6. understands transformations in the political and social realms from the Age of Absolutismthrough the Glorious Revolution to the French Revolution.

Political revolutions of the 18th, 19th, and 20th CenturiesSubject Search: Revolution of 1905 (Russia); Revolution of 1911 (China); Revolution of 1918 (Germany);American Revolution, 1775-1783; August Revolution; Vietnam, 1945; Chinese Revolution, 1911-1912;Cuban Revolution, 1953-1959; Ethiopian Revolution, 1974; Hungarian Revolution, 1956; IranianRevolution, 1978-1979; Mexican Revolution, 1923-1924; Russian Revolution, 1917-1921; Soviet UnionHistory, 1985-1991; French Revolution; Chinese History, 1912-1949, Indian History (1947-), AfricanHistory, 1960-; Latin American History (1945-1980)Chronology Search: 1905, 1911, 1918, 1956, 1959, 1974, 1979, 1991, 1947

AbsolutismSubject Search: Absolutism, Authoritarianism, Louis XIV, Frederick the Great, Peter the Great

English RevolutionSubject Search: English Civil War, 1642-1649; British History, 1066-1687; Civil War; English HistoryPerson Search: Cromwell, Oliver

French Revolution (1789)Subject Search: French Revolution, 1789; French Revolutionary Wars, 1792-1799; French History, 1789-1815


7. understands significant political developments in Europe in the 19th century.

Political revolutions of the 18th, 19th, and 20th CenturiesSubject Search: Revolution of 1905 (Russia); Revolution of 1911 (China); Revolution of 1918 (Germany);American Revolution, 1775-1783; August Revolution; Vietnam, 1945; Chinese Revolution, 1911-1912;Cuban Revolution, 1953-1959; Ethiopian Revolution, 1974; Hungarian Revolution, 1956; IranianRevolution, 1978-1979; Mexican Revolution, 1923-1924; Russian Revolution, 1917-1921; Soviet UnionHistory, 1985-1991; French Revolution; Chinese History, 1912-1949, Indian History (1947-), AfricanHistory, 1960-; Latin American History (1945-1980)Chronology Search: 1905, 1911, 1918, 1956, 1959, 1974, 1979, 1991, 1947

NapoleonSubject Search: French History, 1789-1815Person Search: Napoleon I

Unification of ItalySubject Search: Unification of Italy, 1870, Italian History, 1492-1870, Italian History, 1870-1915

Unification of GermanySubject Search: Unification of Germany, Revolution of 1918 (Germany), German History, 1871-1945,German Republic, 1918-1933Person Search: Bismarck, Otto vonChronology Search: 1918



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French EmpiresSubject Search: French History, French History, 1589-1789 (House of Bourbon), French History, 1815-1870Person Search: Napoleon I, Napoleon III

8. understands the effects of the Industrial Revolution.

Industrial revolutionSubject Search: Industrial Revolution, Industrial Architecture, Industrial Economy, Industrialization,Luddites, Factories, ProgressPerson Search: Whitney, Eli; Edison, Thomas Alva

Industrialization and its impact on societiesSubject Search: Industrialization, Space Industrialization, Economic Development, Industrial Revolution,Industrialized Nations, Industries, Pollution, Progress, Progressive Movement, UrbanizationPerson Search: Whitney, Eli; Edison, Thomas Alva

9. analyzes major historical events of the first half of the 20th century.

Significant events and battles of World War ISubject Search: World War I, 1914-1918; Armenian Massacres, 1915-1923; United States History, 1901-1921; Allies (World War I); Western Front (World War II; Battle of Jutland, 1916; First Battle of the Marne;1914, First Battle of the Somme, 1916; First Battle of Verdun, 1914; Second Battle of Verdun, 1916; ThirdBattle of Ypres, 1917Chronology Search: 1914-1918

Great DepressionSubject Search: Great Depression; New Deal, 1933-1939; Second New Deal, 1935-1937; Share-Our-Wealth Movement; United States History, 1921-1945; Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933; Fair DealPerson Search: Roosevelt, Franklin D.; Hoover, HerbertChronology Search: 1929, 1930-1939

Significant events and battles of World War IISubject Search: World War II, 1939-1945; Anzio Beachhead, 1944; Battle of Britain, 1940; Battle ofDunkirk, 1940; Battle of the Atlantic, 1939-1945; Eastern Front (World War II); European Campaign(World War II); Normandy Invasion, 1944; North Africa Campaign, 1940-1942; Pacific Campaign, 1941-1945; Pearl Harbor Attack, 1941; Potsdam Conference, 1945; Yalta Conference, 1945; Blitzkrieg;Manhattan ProjectChronology Search: 1939-1945

Establishment of IsraelSubject Search: Israel, Israeli History, Zionism, Zionists, Jewish NationalismChronology Search: 1946-1949

Modern warfare and weaponrySubject Search: Modern Warfare, Military Science, Electronic Warfare, Bombardment, ChemicalWarfare, Biological Warfare, Nuclear Warfare, Attack and Defense (Military science)



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Russian RevolutionSubject Search: Russian Revolution, Russian History, Soviet History, Bolshevik Government, RussianHistory, 1801-1917, White Russians (Anti-Bolsheviks)Person Search: Nicholas II; Romanov, Anastasia Nicholaievna; Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich; Kerensky,Alexandr Fedorovich; Trotsky, LeonChronology Search: 1917

Rise and fall of CommunismSubject Search: Communism; Post-Communism; Leninism; Maoism; Stalinism; Collectivism; CommunistCountries; Communist Leadership; Central Planning; Cold War; Russian Revolution, 1917-1921; SovietUnion History, 1917-1945; Soviet Union History, 1985-1991Chronology Search: 1917, 1949, 1985-1991

Cold WarSubject Search: Cold War, Containment Policy, Detente, Iron Curtain, Mutual Assured Destruction,Nonalignment, Red Scare, Truman Doctrine, United States-Soviet Union Relations, West Germany-EastGermany Relations, Western Europe-Eastern Europe Relations, Warsaw Pact; Marshall Plan; KoreanWar, Vietnam War

Human rights and oppressionSubject Search: Human Rights, Political Oppression, Slavery, The Holocaust, Genocide, CambodiaHistory, People’s Republic of China History, Soviet Union History, Dictatorships, Apartheid

Advancement of democratic ideals and practices in the 20th CenturySubject Search: Civics, Democracy, China Democracy Movement, Democratization, Spread ofDemocracy, Political Reform, Political Participation

10. understands the political, military, and economic events since the 1950s that have had asignificant impact on international relations.

Modern warfare and weaponrySubject Search: Modern Warfare, Military Science, Electronic Warfare, Bombardment, ChemicalWarfare, Biological Warfare, Nuclear Warfare, Attack and Defense (Military science)

Rise and fall of CommunismSubject Search: Communism; Post-Communism; Leninism; Maoism; Stalinism; Collectivism; CommunistCountries; Communist Leadership; Central Planning; Cold War; Russian Revolution, 1917-1921; SovietUnion History, 1917-1945; Soviet Union History, 1985-1991Chronology Search: 1917, 1949, 1985-1991

Cold WarSubject Search: Cold War, Containment Policy, Detente, Iron Curtain, Mutual Assured Destruction,Nonalignment, Red Scare, Truman Doctrine, United States-Soviet Union Relations, West Germany-EastGermany Relations, Western Europe-Eastern Europe Relations, Warsaw Pact; Marshall Plan; KoreanWar, Vietnam War

Totalitarian regime in ChinaSubject Search: People's Republic of China, 1949-; Chinese History, 1912-1949; China DemocracyMovement, 1989; Chinese PropagandaPerson Search: Mao ZedongChronology Search: 1949, 1989



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Totalitarian regimes in Soviet UnionSubject Search: Soviet Union, Gulag, Soviet Union History, Soviet Union History, 1917-1945, SovietUnion History, 1945-1985, Soviet Union History, 1985-1991, Soviet Union V. Bukharin, Soviet Union V.Kamenev, Soviet Union V. Powers, Soviet Union V. Pyatakov

Political and military aspects of modern Middle Eastern nationsSubject Search: Politics of Middle East, Military of Middle East, League of Arab States, United States-Arab Countries Relations, Gulf Cooperation Council, United States-Middle East Relations

Economic aspects of modern Middle Eastern nationsSubject Search: Global Economy, International Economic RelationsKeyword Search: Economy AND Middle East

Political and military aspects of modern African nationsSubject Search: Politics of Africa, Military of Africa, United States-Africa Relations, African History, 1960-

Economic aspects of modern African nationsSubject Search: African Economy, African History, 1960-, Postcolonial Africa, International EconomicRelations

Political and military aspects of modern Latin American nationsSubject Search: Politics of Latin America, Military of Latin America, Organization of American States,United States-Latin America Relations

Economic aspects of modern Latin American nationsSubject Search: Latin American Economy, Latin American Common Market, Global Economy,International Economic Relations

Political and military aspects of modern European nationsSubject Search: Politics of Europe, Military of Europe, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, EuropeanFederation, European Union, United States-Europe Relations

Economic aspects of modern European nationsSubject Search: European Economy, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EuropeanCentral Bank, European Monetary Institute, European Union. European Central Bank, Global Economy,European Economic Community

Political and military aspects of modern Asian nationsSubject Search: Politics of Asia, Military of Asia, United States-Asia Relations, United States-SoutheastAsia Relations, Asian History

Economic aspects of modern Asian nationsSubject Search: Asian Economy, Asian Development Bank, International Economic Relations

Political and military aspects of modern North American nationsSubject Search: United States Politics, United States Military, Canada Politics, Canada Military, MexicoPolitics, Mexico Military

Economic aspects of modern North American nationsSubject Search: Global Economy, International Economic Relations, American Economy, MexicanEconomy, Canadian Economy, United States Economic Conditions



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Political and military aspects of modern Pan-Pacific Region nationsSubject Search: Politics of Pacific, Military of Pacific, Military of Australia, Politics of Australia, Politics ofPhilippines, Military of Philippines, Politics of Malaysia, Military of Malaysia

Economic aspects of modern Pan-Pacific Region nationsSubject Search: Global Economy, International Economic Relations, Pacific Area Cooperation, Pan-Pacific Relations

Standard 4:The student understands U.S. history to 1880. (SS.A.4.4)

1. understands the economic, social, and political interactions between Native American tribesand European settlers during the Age of Discovery.

See correlation to US History Resource Center.

2. understands how religious, social, political, and economic developments shaped the settlementpatterns of the North American colonies.


3. understands the significant military and political events that took place during the AmericanRevolution.


4. understands the political events that defined the Constitutional period.


5. understands the significant political events that took place during the early national period.


6. understands the military and economic events of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

See correlation to US History Resource Center.Standard 5:The student understands U.S. history from 1880 to the present day. (SS.A.5.4)

1. knows the causes of the Industrial Revolution and its economic, political, and cultural effectson American society.




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2. understands the social and cultural impact of immigrant groups and individuals on Americansociety after 1880.


3. understands significant events leading up to the United States involvement in World War I andthe political, social, and economic results of that conflict in Europe and the United States.


4. understands social transformations that took place in the 1920s and 1930s, the principalpolitical and economic factors that led to the Great Depression, and the legacy of the Depressionin American society.


5. knows the origins and effects of the involvement of the United States in World War II.


6. understands the political events that shaped the development of United States foreign policysince World War II and knows the characteristics of that policy.


7. understands the development of federal civil rights and voting rights since the 1950s and thesocial and political implications of these events.


8. knows significant political events and issues that have shaped domestic policy decisions incontemporary America.




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People, Places, and Environments[Geography]

Standard 1:The student understands the world in spatial terms. (SS.B.1.4)

1. uses a variety of maps, geographic technologies including geographic information systems(GIS) and satellite-produced imagery, and other advanced graphic representations to depictgeographic problems.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key World History topics. Search results include maps and other images. In addition, bysearching for the subject “Maps,” and following its topic tree, students have instant access to a variety ofmaps, including atlases, military maps, road maps, statistical maps, topographic maps, etc.

2. understands the advantages and disadvantages of using maps from different sources anddifferent points of view.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key World History topics. Search results include maps and other images. In addition, bysearching for the subject “Maps,” and following its topic tree, students have instant access to a variety ofmaps, including atlases, military maps, road maps, statistical maps, topographic maps, etc.

3. uses mental maps of physical and human features of the world to answer complex geographicquestions.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key World History topics. Based on the variety of information students can access on aparticular, students can create mental maps of complex historical issues.

4. understands how cultural and technological characteristics can link or divide regions.

Identify and describe regions of historical significanceSubject Search: Historical Geography, Historic Sites, Indus River, Nile River, Tigris River, EuphratesRiver, Yellow (Huang He) River, Indus Valley Civilization

Spread of invention and discovery across culturesSubject Search: Technology, Technology Transfer, Diffusion of Innovations, History of Technology,Technology and Civilization, Technology and State, Technology and War

5. understands how various factors affect people’s mental maps.

Modern World History Resource Center includes thousands of primary and secondary source materialsindexed to key World History topics. Based on the variety of information students can access on aparticular, students can create mental maps of complex historical issues.



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Standard 2:The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment.(SS.B.2.4)

1. understands how social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors contribute to thedynamic nature of regions.


Identify and describe regions of historical significanceSubject Search: Historical Geography, Historic Sites, Indus River, Nile River, Tigris River, EuphratesRiver, Yellow (Huang He) River, Indus Valley Civilization

2. understands past and present trends in human migration and cultural interaction and theirimpact on physical and human systems.


Influence of religion in colonization and settlementSubject Search: Colonization, Belgian Colonialism, British Colonialism, Dutch Colonialism, FrenchColonialism, German Colonialism, Italian Colonialism, Portuguese Colonialism, Spanish Colonialism

Settlement patterns in the colonized areasSubject Search: Colonization, Belgian Colonialism, British Colonialism, Dutch Colonialism, FrenchColonialism, German Colonialism, Italian Colonialism, Portuguese Colonialism, Spanish Colonialism

Cultural diffusion and the Columbian ExchangeSubject Search: Columbian Exchange, Cultural Diffusion, Cultural Assimilation, Americanization,Detribalization, Cultural Conflict, Cultural Identity, Diffusion of Innovations

Triangular tradeSubject Search: Triangular Trade, Trade Routes, Commerce


ImperialismSubject Search: Imperialism, American Imperialism, British Imperialism, Cultural Imperialism, GermanImperialism, Japanese Imperialism

DecolonizationSubject Search: Decolonization, National Self Determination, African History, 1960-, Colonialism,Colonization, Imperialism, Postcolonialism, South American History



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Impact of geographic factors on historical eventsSubject Search: Economic Geography, Historical Geography, Human Geography, Linguistic Geography,Physical Geography, Suez Canal, International Trade, Imperialism, World War I, World War II

Changes in demographic patterns due to migrationSubject Search: Emigration and Immigration, Internal Migration, Internal Migration Commission, ForcedMigration, Residential Mobility, Rural Urban Migration, Urban Rural Migration, Westward Expansion,Demography

Changes in demographic patterns due to immigrationSubject Search: Emigration and Immigration, Brain Drain, Population Transfers, Ellis Island ImmigrationStation, Expatriation, Freedom of Movement, Immigrants, Immigration Law, Land Settlement, PopulationGeographyDemographics and Immigration

3. understands how the allocation of control of the Earth’s surface affects interactions betweenpeople in different regions.

Geographical and natural features of modern Middle Eastern nationsSubject Search: Geography of Middle East, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern African nationsSubject Search: Geography of Africa, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Latin American nationsSubject Search: Geography of Latin America, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern European nationsSubject Search: Geography of Europe, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Asian nationsSubject Search: Geography of Asia, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern North American nationsSubject Search: Geography of North America, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Pan-Pacific Region nationsSubject Search: Geography of Pacific, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

4. understands the global impact of human changes in the physical environment.

Impact of geographic factors on historical eventsSubject Search: Economic Geography, Historical Geography, Human Geography, Linguistic Geography,Physical Geography, Suez Canal, International Trade, Imperialism, World War I, World War II

Relationship between natural resources and economic prosperitySubject Search: Economy and Natural Resources, Agrarian Economy, Industrial Economy, AgriculturalEconomics, Natural Resources, Agricultural Resources, Forests, Marine Resources, Mineral Deposits,Power Resources, Renewable Resources, Water Resources



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Industrialization and its impact on societiesSubject Search: Industrialization, Space Industrialization, Economic Development, Industrial Revolution,Industrialized Nations, Industries, Pollution, Progress, Progressive Movement, UrbanizationPerson Search: Whitney, Eli; Edison, Thomas Alva

5. knows how humans overcome “limits to growth” imposed by physical systems.

Geographical and natural features of modern African nationsSubject Search: Geography of Africa, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Latin American nationsSubject Search: Geography of Latin America, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern European nationsSubject Search: Geography of Europe, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Asian nationsSubject Search: Geography of Asia, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern North American nationsSubject Search: Geography of North America, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

Geographical and natural features of modern Pan-Pacific Region nationsSubject Search: Geography of Pacific, Geography, Physical Geography, Topography

6. understands the relationships between resources and the exploration, colonization, andsettlement of different regions of the world.


Relationship between natural resources and economic prosperitySubject Search: Economy and Natural Resources, Agrarian Economy, Industrial Economy, AgriculturalEconomics, Natural Resources, Agricultural Resources, Forests, Marine Resources, Mineral Deposits,Power Resources, Renewable Resources, Water Resources

7. understands the concept of sustainable development.

Subject Search: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, IndustrialPolicy, Sustainable Agriculture



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Government and the Citizen[Civics and Government]

Standard 1:The student understands the structure, functions, and purposes of government and how theprinciples and values of American democracy are reflected in American constitutionalgovernment. (SS.C.1.4)

1. understands the nature of political authority and the nature of the relationship betweengovernment and civil society in limited governments (e.g. constitutional democracies) andunlimited governments (e.g. totalitarian regimes).

Totalitarian regime in ChinaSubject Search: People's Republic of China, 1949-; Chinese History, 1912-1949; China DemocracyMovement, 1989; Chinese PropagandaPerson Search: Mao ZedongChronology Search: 1949, 1989

Totalitarian regimes in Nazi GermanySubject Search: Third Reich, 1933-1945; German History, 1871-1945; Germany (World War II);Kristallnacht (Germany), 1938; Anti-Jewish Laws; German Propaganda; Holocaust, 1933-1945; JewishPersecution; National Socialism; Nuremberg Laws (Germany), 1935; Reichstag Fire, 1933Chronology Search: 1933-1945

Totalitarian regimes in Soviet UnionSubject Search: Soviet Union, Gulag, Soviet Union History, Soviet Union History, 1917-1945, SovietUnion History, 1945-1985, Soviet Union History, 1985-1991, Soviet Union V. Bukharin, Soviet Union V.Kamenev, Soviet Union V. Powers, Soviet Union V. Pyatakov

Past and present constitutional system of government\Subject Search: Constitutional Government, Constitutional History, Constitutional Monarchy,Constitutional Law, Magna Carta

Nature of political authoritySubject Search: Political Authority, Political Leadership, Political Power, Political Sociology, Authority

Limited governmentSubject Search: Constitutional Democracy

Unlimited governmentSubject Search: Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, Dictatorship, Oppression (Politics), Stalinism

2. understands the ideas that led to the creation of limited government in the United States (e.g.,ideas of natural rights philosophy, and the concept of popular sovereignty).

Past and present constitutional system of governmentSubject Search: Constitutional Government, Constitutional History, Constitutional Monarchy,Constitutional Law, Magna Carta



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3. understands how the overall design and specific features of the Constitution prevent the abuseof power by aggregating power at the national, state, and local levels; dispersing power amongdifferent levels of government; and using a system of checks and balances (e.g., federalism).

Subject Search: Constitutional Government, Constitutional History, Constitutional Monarchy,Constitutional Law, Magna Carta

4. understands the role of special interest groups, political parties, the media, public opinion, andmajority/minority conflicts on the development of public policy and the political process.

Role of political parties in politicsSubject Search: Political Parties, Political Organizations, One Party System, Two Party System, SocialParties, Third Parties (United States), Bipartisanship (Politics), Party Affiliation, Party Committees,Political Conventions, Political Machines, PrimariesPerson Search: Debs, Eugene; Perot, H. Ross; LaFollette, Robert

Role of special interest groups in politicsSubject Search: Special Interest Groups, Political Action Committees, Lobbying, Lobbyists, PoliticalOrganizations

Role of the media in politicsSubject Search: Press, Propaganda, Popular Culture, Free Press, Mass Media, Media Coverage, Pressand Politics, Political Advertising, Press Politics, Television and Politics

Role of public opinion in politicsSubject Search: Public Opinion, Public Opinion Polls, Attitudes, Polarization (Social Sciences), PoliticalPsychology, Popular Culture, Trends

Standard 2:The student understands the role of the citizen in American democracy. (SS.C.2.4)

1. develops and defines his or her own political beliefs and tendencies.

Subject Search: Politics, Political Beliefs, Political Activism, Party Affiliation, Political Alienation, PoliticalSociology

2. assesses the role that his or her own political behavior plays in determining the flow of powerthrough our political system and for resolving conflicts in a pluralistic society.

Subject Search: Politics, Political Beliefs, Political Activism, Party Affiliation, Political Alienation, PoliticalSociology



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3. understands issues of personal concern: the rights and responsibilities of the individual underthe U.S. Constitution, the importance of civil liberties, the role of conflict resolution andcompromise, and issues involving ethical behavior in politics.

Roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenshipSubject Search: Civics, Citizenship, Enfranchisement, Patriotism, Political Rights

Personal political beliefsSubject Search: Politics, Political Beliefs, Political Activism, Party Affiliation, Political Alienation, PoliticalSociology

Ethics in politicsSubject Search: Ethics, Political Ethics, Social Ethics, Civics, Legislative Bodies, Political Corruption,Politics, Lobbying, Misconduct, Scandals, Whistleblowing

4. understands the distinction between citizens and noncitizens (aliens) and the process by whichaliens may become citizens.

Subject Search: Civics, Citizenship, Enfranchisement, Patriotism, Political Rights

5. understands how personal, political, and economic rights are secured by constitutionalgovernment and by such means as the rule of law, checks and balances, an independent judiciary,and a vigilant citizenry.


Advancement of democratic ideals and practices in the 20th CenturySubject Search: Civics, Democracy, China Democracy Movement, Democratization, Spread ofDemocracy, Political Reform, Political Participation

Limited governmentSubject Search: Constitutional Democracy

6. understands the argument that personal, political, and economic rights reinforce each other.


Human rights and oppressionSubject Search: Human Rights, Political Oppression, Slavery, The Holocaust, Genocide, CambodiaHistory, People’s Republic of China History, Soviet Union History, Dictatorships, Apartheid

Interrelationship of economic, social, and political rightsSubject Search: Rights, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Political Rights, Equal Rights Amendments, VotingRights, Economic Rights, Domestic Economic Assistance



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7. knows the points at which citizens can monitor or influence the process of public policyformation.


Role of public opinion in politicsSubject Search: Public Opinion, Public Opinion Polls, Attitudes, Polarization (Social Sciences), PoliticalPsychology, Popular Culture, Trends

Economics

Standard 1:The student understands how scarcity requires individuals and institutions to make choicesabout how to use resources. (SS.D.1.4)

1. understands how many financial and nonfinancial factors (e.g., cultural traditions, profit, andrisk) motivate consumers, producers, workers, savers, and investors to allocate their scarceresources differently.

Role of workers in an economic systemSubject Search: Workers, Labor Force, Employees, White Collar Workers, Working Women, HumanCapital, Labor Economics, Employment

Role of producers and consumers in an economic systemSubject Search: Production (Economics), Production Control, Production Management, MassProduction, Consumers, Consumer Behavior, Consumer Confidence, Consumer Goods, ConsumerSpending

Spending, saving, credit, and investmentSubject Search: Consumer Spending, Consumer Behavior, Consumer Credit, Consumer Goods, Cost ofLiving, Personal Finance, Savings, Savings Banks, Investment Banks, Investment Advisors

2. understands credit history and the positive and negative impacts that credit can have on anindividual’s financial life.

Subject Search: Consumer Spending, Consumer Behavior, Consumer Credit, Consumer Goods, Cost ofLiving, Personal Finance, Savings, Savings Banks, Investment Banks, Investment Advisors



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Standard 2:The student understands the characteristics of different economic systems and institutions.(SS.D.2.4)

1. understands how wages and prices are determined in market, command, tradition-based, andmixed economic systems and how economic systems can be evaluated by their ability to achievebroad social goals such as freedom, efficiency, equity, security, and growth.

Market economySubject Search: Market Economy, Economic Systems, Economic Theory, Economics

Command economySubject Search: Command Economy, Economic Systems, Economic Theory, Economics

Traditional economySubject Search: Traditional Economy, Economic Systems, Economic Theory, Economics

Mixed economySubject Search: Mixed Economy, Capitalism, Free Enterprise, Socialism, Economic Systems, EconomicTheory, Economics

Criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of an economic systemSubject Search: Economic Policy, Economic Conditions, Economic Indicators, Economic Depressions,Economic Recovery, Economic Stagnation, Inflation (Finance), Monetary Policy Effects, United StatesEconomic Conditions, Economic Forecasting

2. understands how price and quantity demanded relate, how price and quantity supplied relate,and how price changes or controls affect distribution and allocation in the economy.

Supply and demandSubject Search: Supply and Demand, Labor Market, Competition (Economics), Consumer Goods,Economic Disequilibrium, Free Enterprise, Microeconomics

PriceSubject Search: Pricing, Price Regulations, Price Fixing, Price Gouging, Price Indexes, PriceMaintenance, Consumer Price Indexes, Emergency Price Control Act of 1942

Government's role in an economic systemSubject Search: Taxation, Tax Policy, Income Tax, Property Taxes, Social Security Taxes, PublicAssistance, Government Financial Institutions, Government Funding, Government Guaranteed Loans

3. understands how government taxes, policies, and programs affect individuals, groups,businesses, and regions.

Subject Search: Taxation, Tax Policy, Income Tax, Property Taxes, Social Security Taxes, PublicAssistance, Government Financial Institutions, Government Funding, Government Guaranteed Loans



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4. understands how United States fiscal policies and monetary policies reinforce or offset eachother and how they effect levels of economic activity, the money supply of the country, and thewell being of individuals, businesses, regions and the nation.

Subject Search: United States Economy, Economic Policy, Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, GovernmentSpending Policy, Tax Policy, Federal Budget

5. understands basic terms and indicators associated with levels of economic performance andthe state of the economy.

Subject Search: Economic Indicators, Economic Forecasting, Cost of Living, Gross Domestic Product,Gross national Product, Industrial Productivity, Price Indexes, Seasonal Variations, ConsumerConfidence

6. understands factors that have led to increased international interdependence and basicconcepts associated with trade between nations.

Triangular tradeSubject Search: Triangular Trade, Trade Routes, Commerce

TradeSubject Search: Trade, Commerce, Protectionism, Tariffs, Blockades, International Trade, Balance ofPayments, Balance of Trade, Exports, Free Trade, Imports

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