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Standard USHC.2.CC

USHC.2.CC - Differentiate the patterns of continuity and change within the development of sectionalism and reunion.

Grade(s): 11

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

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The Mexican American War | History In A Nutshell

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  • Higher Education
The Mexican American War | History In A Nutshell
President James K. Polk desired to achieve his vision of "Manifest Destiny," and sought to acquire Mexico's northern territories. Mexico had no desire to sell Alta California and Nuevo Mexico to Pres...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 4 4

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  • Higher Education
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 4
Episode 4
The final segment of the Lewis and Clark Expedition outlines the journey back to St. Louis, Missouri. Along the way Lewis and Clark split up after the Bitterroot Mountains to explore previously...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 3 3

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  • Higher Education
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 3
Episode 3
Part 3 of the Lewis and Clark Expedition chronicles the journey from Fort Mandan to their arrival at the Pacific Ocean. The most challenging portions of the trek west take place here: the portage...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 4 - A Heroes' Welcome | History in a Nutshell - Episode 4 Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 2 2

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  • Higher Education
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 2
Episode 2
Part 2 of the Lewis and Clark Expedition outlines the early days of the journey west: breaches of conduct, the death of Sergeant Charles Floyd, documenting never-before-seen animals and plants...
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 4 - A Heroes' Welcome | History in a Nutshell - Episode 4 Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 1 1

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  • 4
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  • Higher Education
Lewis and Clark Expedition Part 1
Episode 1
Part 1 of the Lewis and Clark Expedition outlines Americans' desire to explore the then unknown west of the early 1800's. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in...
Putting Together History – The Life of Robert Smalls

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Putting Together History – The Life of Robert Smalls

Part of this activity is based very loosely on the game Mastermind This activity is designed to be completed in small groups, but could be modified to be completed by individual students. Each group...

Reconstruction | Conversations on SC History 14

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Reconstruction | Conversations on SC History
Episode 14
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Reconstruction is discussed in three lessons: Difficult Period in History Economics Election Issues.