7.SP1.1 Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.

7.SP1.2 Classify a series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity.

7.SP1.3 Evaluate the significance of past events and their effect on students' lives and global society.

7.SP2.1 Analyze multiple factors that influence the perspectives of people during different historical eras.

7.SP4.1 Explain the multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past and present.

7.SP4.2 Evaluate the influence of various causes of events and developments in the past and present.

7.SP4.3 Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument.

8.C1.1 Analyze ideas and principles contained in the founding documents of the United States, including the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, and explain how they influence society and political systems.

8.C3.3 Compare the structures, powers, and limits of government at different levels in the United States.

8.C3.2 Examine the origins and purpose of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements