8th Grade Social Science

Tri 1 - How have rights and responsibilites developed throughout American History?

Tri 2 - How has the exercise of rights led to conflict in American History?

Tri 3 - How does the struggle for power lead to conflict and impact rights in American History?

 To explore this question the following case studies will be used:    

         Colonization

      American Revolution

      Constitution

      Westward Expansion

      Civil War Era

      Industrial Revolution

      Immigration
      World War I
      Great Depression
      World War II

      Cold War
      Foreign Affairs

Other helpful links:

www.maps101.com
Interactive maps and games
  

www.loc.gov
Library of Congress, host to 
over 14 million primary sources

Reading strategies
Link to helpful guide on how 
to read your textbook

          Key dates recognized at LJHS

• September 17th (Constitution Day)
• Veteran's Day
• Any public election day