Evaluate interactions between European settlers and Indigenous people.

Explain the process of European subjugation of African and Indigenous cultures, including the long-term effects for marginalized groups of people.

Trace and illustrate the forced movement of Indigenous peoples by European settlers, including the motivations for displacing Indigenous people and the differing effects that displacement has on various Indigenous nations.

Sequence and explain the causes for European exploration and settlement in North America.

Describe the origins of the Columbian Exchange and Triangle Trade, and its effect on Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Describe early Indigenous cultures and their development in North America.

• Identify the military advantages and disadvantages enjoyed by the colonies and England before and during the American Revolution.

• Identify and describe the roles played by significant individuals during the American Revolution.

• Identify and describe the significance of major events before and during the American Revolution.

• Evaluate the roles and motivations of European allies during the Revolutionary War.

• Explain how the Continental Congress addressed political and economic challenges throughout the Revolutionary War.

Trace the origins of a unique American identity, separate from that of Europe.

• Identify the philosophies and documents that influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the Continental Congress as a system of government.

• Evaluate the political and economic relationships between the United States and European nations.

• Identify and sequence the causes of the War of 1812.

Identify sectional interests and evaluate the emergence of a national identity.

• Describe the major challenges facing stability and viability of the national government, and the ways in which various groups reacted.

• Identify various groups of people who sought greater participation in government, the economy, and society, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Describe and evaluate the relationship between American settlers and Indigenous peoples.

Identify and describe major advancements in transportation, manufacturing, farming, education, and communication.

• Evaluate the effects of industrialization on various groups of people.

• Evaluate the effects of industrialism on sectionalism and nationalism.

• Compare and contrast the experiences of African Americans in different regions.

• Explain the influence of religion on the development of societal reform.

• Trace and evaluate the gain and loss of rights for immigrants, women, free African Americans, and workers during the era.

• Identify and describe legislation that reformed conditions for immigrants, women, free African Americans, and workers during the era.

• Use a variety of sources, with at least one primary source, and choose a research topic related to the course.

• Use note-taking, compelling and supporting questions, and evidence to document pertinent information.

• Create an accurate and complete works-cited page using MLA, APA, or Chicago format.

• Create an analytical, plagiarism-free, research-based product that demonstrates mastery of research skills set forth by the C3 framework.