WELCOME TO U.S. HISTORY!

8th grade social studies covers U.S. history from the beginnings until the Reconstruction period. The basis for this class is Holt McDougal's United States History textbook. The list below covers the main topics discussed in the class, along with civics and current world topics. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Diehl at tdiehl@hellgatesd4.k12.mt.us. 

Unit 1: Our Colonial Heritage, Beginnings-1500

Unit 2: A New Nation, 1777-1791

Unit 3: The New Republic, 1800-1855