Describe the sequence of events that led to American victory. Analyze the development of the foundations of American democracy. Identify the causes and effects of the Civil War and the Reconstruction. Describe the sequence of events that led to the Union victory. Trace the exploration and expansion from the Old World to the New World.
Measure distances on maps and globes.
Evaluate the consequences of human migration and territorial expansion. Identify how the government established by the Constitution embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy. Explain how and why powers are distributed and shared between national and state governments in the federal system. Explain how political parties provide opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process. Explain the essential fundamentals of American constitutional government.