History Foundations
A class is studying traditional clothing, music, and religious practices of different countries around the world. Which social studies theme is being explored?
Culture
What does AD
Anno Domini
Land is flat and low-lying near the coast, with sandy soil and marshy areas.
Coastal Plains
Taxed tea, specifically on tea imports to the American colonies.
Tea Act
If a president serves 2 terms in office, how many years did they serve?
8 years
Students are examining maps of the United States to understand the landforms such as mountain ranges, rivers, and deserts, and how they have influenced settlement patterns and economic activities. Which social studies theme is being emphasized?
Geography
What does BC stand for?
Before Christ
Known for its high peaks, rugged terrain, and cooler temperatures.
Mountains
Imposed a tax on printed materials like newspapers, playing cards and legal documents.
Stamp Act
What Branch of government is in charge of interpreting the laws?
Judicial (Supreme Court)
Students are learning about different types of systems, such as democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship, and how they manage various countries. Which social studies theme is being used?
Government
What does C.E. stand for?
Common Era
Has rolling hills, a slightly higher elevation, and major cities like Raleigh and Charlotte.
Piedmont
Taxed imported sugar, molasses, and other goods
Sugar Act
What Branch of government is in charge of making the laws?
Legislative (Congress)
tudents are learning about the events and people that led to the American Civil War, including issues surrounding slavery, states' rights, Abraham Lincoln, and the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation. Which social studies theme does this historical period fall under?
History
Imagine a kingdom where the kings and male elders hold all the power. They rule the land, make laws, and decide how resources like land and wealth are distributed. When it comes to families, the fathers are the heads of the household, setting rules and making major decisions. Sons inherit property and titles, and they proudly carry their fathers' last names.
Patriarchal Society
In geography, these areas are usually located in the country with smaller populations
Rural
Imposed taxes on various imported goods, including glass, lead, and paper.
What Branch of government is in charge of enforcing the laws?
Executive
Students are learning about the pre-colonial era, when Native American tribes engaged in a vast network of trade that included items like furs, food, pottery, and tools. This trade helped meet the diverse needs of various tribes. Which social studies theme is primarily associated with this extensive intertribal trade?
Economics
Imagine a kingdom where the queens and elder women are the ones in charge. They are the leaders, guiding their people through important decisions, shaping the kingdom's policies, and allocating resources. In family life, it's the mothers who take the lead, managing households and making crucial choices. Property and titles are passed down through the mother's line, and children proudly bear their mothers' last names.
Matriarchal Society
Places in or near cities with a higher population density, more buildings, and typically more developed infrastructure.
Urban
Included various punitive measures against Massachusetts, including the closure of the Boston Port and military occupancy
Intolerable Acts
What was added to the Constitution to limit the federal government's powers and protect citizens' rights?
Bill of Rights