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History–Social Studies Grade 5 | |||
| Grade Range: | |
| 5 | |
| Course Description: | |
| United States History: Making a New Nation
Students learn about the development of the United States as a nation, with an emphasis on the period up to 1850. Students learn about the creation of a new nation, peopled by immigrants from all parts of the globe and governed by institutions founded on the Judeo-Christian heritage, the ideals of the Enlightenment, and English traditions of self-government. This course focuses on the experiences of different racial, religious, and ethnic groups. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 1000: Self-contained class. | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Porter et al., Reflections: The United States: Making a New Nation, Harcourt, 2008. | |