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North Carolina History " History hath triumpth over time, which besides it, nothing but eternity hath triumphed over"~ Sir Walter Raleigh ​ The NCSCOS provides 9 essential goals and objectives that explain what an eighth grade student should learn in a social studies classroom[|NCSCOS]

​ T he study of North Carolina history stresses the key concepts of Geography, Civics, Economics, Impacts of technology, Historical perspectives, Individual identity and culture. **Geographic Relationships** **Economics and development** **Government and Active Citizenship** **Global Connections** ** Technological Influences and Society ** **Historical Perspectives **
 * Learn how the geography impacted settlements and the economy.
 * Learn about the geographic implications of the North Carolina Gold Rush.
 * Identify geographic reasons for the creation of a distinct North Carolina colony.
 * Learn about the conditions that lead to North Carolina's economic decline in the first half of the 19th century.
 * Describe the development of the institution of slavery in the state and it's impact on the state economy.
 * Learn and analyze the economic impacts of the Civil War on North Carolina.
 * Learn and analyze the economic impact of Reconstruction on the state and why it came to an end.
 * Learn about how the roles of agriculture, textiles, tobacco and furniture industries and their impacts on the state economy.
 * Learn about the extent and significance of economic change in post WWII North Carolina.
 * Learn about the impact of state and national issues on the political climate of North Carolina.
 * Learn about the creation of the state constitution and it's impact on religious and ethnic groups.
 * Learn about the North Carolina secession from the Union and the impact it had on the state.
 * Learn about the impact of national documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the formation of state governments.
 * Learn about the impact of national events such as the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the California Gold Rush.
 * Learn about the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the American Indians, Europeans and African Americans.
 * Learn about the motives for European exploration in the region.
 * Learn about the reasons for the colonists' victory over the British, and the impact of military successes and failures on the state.
 * Learn about the causes of both the War of 1812 and the War with Mexico. Learn about their impacts on North Carolina.
 * Learn about the impact of migration on North Carolina.
 * Learn about the impact of WWI and WWII on North Carolina.
 * Learn about the technological advances, and evaluate their influence of the quality of life in North Carolina.
 * Learn about how technological advances influenced the state's economy.
 * Learn about the technological advances that occurred in the state since the 1970's and asses their impact on North Carolina's role in both the nation and the world.
 * Learn and be able to trace the events leading up the Revolutionary War and learn about their significance in the onset of hostilites.
 * Learn to compare and contrast different perspectives among North Carolinians on national policy regarding Native Americans.
 * Learn to asses North Carolina's role in the Civil War.
 * Learn about North Carolina's role in the Revolutionary War.
 * Learn to compare and contrast the various viewpoints surronding issues of the post WWII era.
 * Individual identity and Development **
 * Learn about the factors that led to the founding and settlement of the American colonies including religious persecution, economic opportunity, adventure, and forced migration.
 * Learn to describe the contributions of key North Carolina and nation personalities from the Revolution War era and assess their influence on the outcome of the war.
 * Learn to identify and evaluate the impact of individual reformers and groups and assess the efectiveness of their programs.
 * Learn about the important roles played by individuals at the state and national levels during the Civil War and Reconstruction.
 * Learn to describe opportunities for and benefits of civic participation.
 * Cultures and Diversity **
 * Learn and describe the roles and contributions of diverse groups, such as American Indians, African Americans, European immigrants, land gentry tradesmen, and small farmers to everyday life in colonial North Carolina, and compare them with to other colonies.
 * Evaluate the importance of social changes to different groups in North Carolina.
 * Learn and describe the changing demographics in North Carolina and be able to analyze their significance for North Carolina's society and economy.
 * Learn about the importance of regional diversity on the development of North Carolina institutions.
 * Learn and be able to identify past and present state and local leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds and assess their influence in affecting change.

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