8.SS.12.A
Identify economic differences among different regions of the United States.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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Skills
- identify (economic differences among different regions of the United States) #dok1
- compare (economic differences among regions) #dok2
- summarize (key characteristics of regional economies) #dok2
- analyze (factors contributing to economic differences across regions) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify economic differences among different regions of the United States. #dok1
- I can describe the characteristics of various regional economies in the United States. #dok1
- I can compare and contrast the economic characteristics of different regions of the United States. #dok2
- I can summarize how different factors influenced the economies of various U.S. regions. #dok2
- I can analyze the causes of economic differences among regions of the United States. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Economic differences among regions shaped the development of the United States prior to 1877.
- Regional economies influenced social, political, and cultural aspects of American life.
Essential Questions
- What were the major economic differences among the regions of the United States before 1877?
- How did geography and resources influence the economic development of different regions?
- In what ways did economic differences impact the people living in various regions?
- Why did certain regions develop unique economic characteristics?
- How did economic differences contribute to regional tensions in the United States?