North Carolina

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Correlation

Correlated to the North Carolina Social Studies Standard Course of Study for
North Carolina: The History of an American State/Grade Eight

GOAL 1
The learner will analyze important geographic, political, economic, and social aspects of life in the region prior to the Revolutionary Period.

Objective 1.01
Assess the impact of geography on the settlement and developing economy of the Carolina colony.

Textbook:   8, 24, 33-37
Teacher Guide:   13, 24
Blackline Masters:   20, 29, 31, 32, 37

Objective 1.02
Identify and describe American Indians who inhabited the regions that became Carolina and assess their impact on the colony.

Textbook:   49-65
Teacher Guide:   14, 37, 56
Blackline Masters:   11, 12, 14, 19, 27, 44, 48

Objective 1.03
Compare and contrast the relative importance of differing economic, geographic, religious, and political motives for European exploration.

Textbook:   70-73, 75-79, 87
Teacher Guide:   47
Blackline Masters:   20, 22, 30, 37

Objective 1.04
Evaluate the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the cultures of American Indians, Europeans, and Africans.

Textbook: 80-83, 88, 92
Teacher Guide:   46
Blackline Masters:   23

Objective 1.05
Describe the factors that led to the founding and settlement of the American colonies including religious persecution, economic opportunity, adventure, and forced migration.

Textbook:   87-88, 92-99, 103, 105, 107, 113, 115, 122-123
Teacher Guide:   64, 75, 76
Blackline Masters:   31, 37, 47

Objective 1.06
Identify geographic and political reasons for the creation of a distinct North Carolina colony and evaluate the effects on the government and economics of the colony.

Textbook: 87-88, 106-108, 112, 113
Teacher Guide:
Blackline Masters:

Objective 1.07
Describe the roles and contributions of diverse groups, such as American Indians, African Americans, European immigrants, landed gentry, tradesmen, and small farmers to everyday life in colonial North Carolina, and compare them to the other colonies.

Textbook:   106, 113-114, 116-119, 129-136, 137-138, 139-143
Teacher Guide:   56, 65, 75, 76
Blackline Masters:   12, 14, 23, 39, 44, 47, 49, 60

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GOAL 2
The learner will trace the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War, and assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities during the Constitutional Period in North Carolina and the new nation.

Objective 2.08
Trace the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and evaluate their relative significance in the onset of hostilities.

Textbook:   163-165, 168-175
Teacher Guide:   87, 95, 96
Blackline Masters: 53, 55, 63, 64

Objective 2.02
Describe the contributions of key North Carolina and national personalities from the Revolutionary War era and assess their influence on the outcome of the war.

Textbook:    173, 174, 175, 176, 178-179, 184, 191-192, 193, 194
Teacher Guide:   97
Blackline Masters:   71

Objective 2.03
Examine the role of North Carolina in the Revolutionary War.

Textbook:   175-179, 184-186, 190-195
Teacher Guide:   96, 97, 107
Blackline Masters:   68, 69

Objective 2.04
Examine the reasons for the colonists' victory over the British, and evaluate the impact of military successes and failures, the role of foreign interventions, and on going political and economic domestic issues.

Textbook: 188-189, 194-195, 196-197, 209-210
Teacher Guide:   106, 107, 117
Blackline Masters:   69, 70

Objective 2.05
Describe the impact of documents such as the Mecklenburg Resolves, the Halifax Resolves, the Albany Plan of Union, the Declaration of Independence, the State Constitution of 1776, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights on the formation of the state and national governments.

Textbook: 176, 183-184, 185, 186-188, 202-203, 205, 208-209, 212-217
Teacher Guide:   106, 107, 117, 118, 126
Blackline Masters:   72, 75, 78, 79, 80, 83-84

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GOAL 3
The learner will identify key events and evaluate the impact of reform and expansion in North Carolina during the first half of the 19th century.

Objective 3.01
Describe the causes of the War of 1812 and analyze the impact of the war on North Carolina and the nation.

Textbook:   227-229
Teacher Guide:   127, 128
Blackline Masters:   89

Objective 3.02
Investigate the conditions that led to North Carolina's economic, political, and social decline during this period and assess the implications for the future development of the state.

Textbook:   225-226, 230-233
Teacher Guide:   126-127, 135
Blackline Masters:   87

Objective 3.03
Identify and evaluate the impact of individual reformers and groups and assess the effectiveness of their programs.

Textbook:   233-235, 253-254, 257
Teacher Guide:   136, 137
Blackline Masters:   88, 94, 96, 97

Objective 3.04
Describe the development of the institution of slavery in the State and nation, and assess its impact on the economic, social, and political conditions.

Textbook:   265-277
Teacher Guide:   146, 147
Blackline Masters: 103, 104, 106, 111, 113

Objective 3.05

Compare and contrast different perspectives among North Carolinians on the national policy of Removal and Resettlement of American Indian populations.

Textbook:   245-246. 248
Teacher Guide:   136, 137
Blackline Masters:

Objective 3.06
Describe and evaluate the geographic, economic, and social implications of the North Carolina Gold Rush.

Textbook:   259
Teacher Guide:   136
Blackline Masters:   98

Objective 3.07
Explain the reasons for the creation of a new State Constitution in 1835, and describe its impact on religious groups, African Americans, and American Indians.

Textbook:   249-250
Teacher Guide:   136, 137
Blackline Masters:   96

Objective 3.08
Examine the impact of national events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the War with Mexico, and the California Gold Rush, and technological advances on North Carolina.

Textbook:   226, 259, 290-293
Teacher Guide:   158
Blackline Masters:

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GOAL 4
The learner will examine the causes, course, and character of the Civil War and Reconstruction, and their impact on North Carolina and the nation.

Objective 4.01
Identify and analyze the significance of the causes of secession from the Union, and compare reactions in North Carolina to reactions in other regions of the nation.

Textbook:   285-289, 293-294, 295-303
Teacher Guide:   157, 158, 168
Blackline Masters:   113, 114, 115, 116, 119

Objective 4.02
Describe the political and military developments of the Civil War and analyze their effect on the outcome of the war.

Textbook:   300, 302-303, 308-310, 314, 320, 329-335
Teacher Guide:   15, 169
Blackline Masters:   121, 124

Objective 4.03
Assess North Carolina's role in the Civil War and analyze the social and economic impact of the war on the state.

Textbook: 307, 310-312, 317-320, 321-324, 324-325
Teacher Guide:   15, 169
Blackline Masters:   121, 122, 124

Objective 4.04
Evaluate the importance of the roles played by individuals at the state and national levels during the Civil War and Reconstruction Period.

Textbook:   314-316, 326, 327-328
Teacher Guide:   169, 178
Blackline Masters:   123

Objective 4.05
Analyze the political, economic, and social impact of Reconstruction on the state and identify the reasons why Reconstruction came to an end.

Textbook:   341-347, 350-355, 359-373
Teacher Guide:   177, 178
Blackline Masters:   128, 129, 130, 131, 134

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GOAL 5
The learner will evaluate the impact of political, economic, social, and technological changes on life in North Carolina from 1870 to 1930.

Objective 5.01
Identify the role played by the agriculture, textile, tobacco, and furniture industries in North Carolina, and analyze their importance in the economic development of the state.

Textbook:   382, 384, 385-386, 387-388, 390, 392-395, 457-461
Teacher Guide:   194, 195, 221
Blackline Masters: 146, 147, 150, 172

Objective 5.02
Examine the changing role of educational, religious, and social institutions in the state and analyze their impact.

Textbook:   360-361, 362-365, 396-397, 399, 423-425
Teacher Guide:   178, 185
Blackline Masters:   164

Objective 5.03
Describe the social, economic, and political impact of migration on North Carolina.

Textbook:   381-382, 389, 462
Teacher Guide:   186, 195, 221
Blackline Masters:   145

Objective 5.04
Identify technological advances, and evaluate their influence on the quality of life in North Carolina.

Textbook:   407, 448, 451-452, 454-456
Teacher Guide:   220
Blackline Masters:   138, 169

Objective 5.05
Assess the influence of the political, legal, and social movements on the political system and life in North Carolina.

Textbook:   367-373, 394-395, 403-404, 406-407, 422-435, 438-439, 463-464, 468-469
Teacher Guide:   185, 202, 203, 213, 221
Blackline Masters:   137, 147, 150, 152, 153, 159, 161, 162, 164, 167

Objective 5.06
Describe North Carolina's reaction to the increasing United States involvement in world affairs including participation in World War I, and evaluate the impact onthe state's economy.

Textbook:   440-445
Teacher Guide:   212, 213
Blackline Masters:   163

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GOAL 6
The learner will analyze the immediate and long-term effects of the Great Depression and World War II on North Carolina.

Objective 6.01
Identify the causes and effects of the Great Depression and analyze the impact of New Deal policies on Depression Era life in North Carolina.

Textbook:   473-477, 478-487
Teacher Guide:   228, 229
Blackline Masters:   176, 178

Objective 6.02
Describe the significance of major events and military engagements associated with World War II and evaluate the impact of the war on North Carolina.

Textbook:   489-497
Teacher Guide:   229
Blackline Masters:   177, 178, 179

Objective 6.03
Examine the significance of key ideas and individuals associated with World War II.

Textbook:   489, 491-492, 494
Teacher Guide:   230
Blackline Masters:   179

Objective 6.04
Assess the impact of World War II on the economic, political, social, and military roles of different groups in North Carolina including women and minorities.

Textbook:    492-497
Teacher Guide:   229, 230
Blackline Masters:   179

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GOAL 7
The learner will analyze changes in North Carolina during the postwar period to the 1970's.

Objective 7.01
Analyze the extent and significant of economic changes in North Carolina.

Textbook:   504-505, 556, 559-560, 566, 568-570
Teacher Guide:   259
Blackline Masters:

Objective 7.02
Evaluate the importance of social changes to different groups in North Carolina.

Textbook:   247, 566, 568, 570-572
Teacher Guide:   239, 240
Blackline Masters:

Objective 7.03
Assess the influence of technological advances on economic development and daily life.

Textbook:   504, 507, 553-554, 555, 556, 560-561
Teacher Guide:   239, 260
Blackline Masters:   169

Objective 7.04
Compare and contrast the various political view points surrounding issues of the post World War II era.

Textbook:   528-530, 533, 570-572
Teacher Guide:   249
Blackline Masters:   192

Objective 7.05
Evaluate the major changes and events that have effected the roles of local, state, and national governments.

Textbook:   523-543, 547-549, 568-570, 572,575, 578-595, 596-597
Teacher Guide:   266, 268
Blackline Masters:   211, 212, 213, 214

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GOAL 8
The learner will evaluate the impact of demographic, economic, technological, social, and political developments in North Carolina since the 1970's.

Objective 8.01
Describe the changing demographics in North Carolina and analyze their significance for North Carolina's society and economy.

Textbook:   556, 592, 593, 594
Teacher Guide:   240
Blackline Masters:   185

Objective 8.02
List economic and technological advances occurring in North Carolina since 1970, and assess their influence on North Carolina's role in the nation and the world.

Textbook:   553-554, 556, 559, 561, 563
Teacher Guide:   239, 259, 260, 261
Blackline Masters:   171

Objective 8.03
Describe the impact of state and national issues on the political climate of North Carolina.

Textbook:   592-594
Teacher Guide: 249, 260, 261
Blackline Masters:   186, 192, 193, 198, 199

Objective 8.04
Assess the importance of regional diversity on the development of economic, social, and political institutions in North Carolina.

Textbook:   6-23, 33-36, 149-150, 534, 559, 593
Teacher Guide:   25, 26
Blackline Masters:   3, 5, 187, 204

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GOAL 9
The learner will explore examples of and opportunities for active citizenship, past and present, at the local and state levels.

Objective 9.01
Describe contemporary political, economic, and social issues at the state and local levels and evaluate their impact on the community.

Textbook:   539, 592-595
Teacher Guide:   250, 260, 268
Blackline Masters:   213

Objective 9.02
Identify past and present state and local leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds and assess their influence in affecting change.

Textbook:   533, 534, 539, 549, 585, 592-595
Teacher Guide:   14, 15, 268
Blackline Masters:   193

Objective 9.03
Describe opportunities for and benefits of civic participation.

Textbook:   577, 595, 599
Teacher Guide: 95, 267, 268
Blackline Masters:   213

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