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6-8 Middle School Units Playlist

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Unit 1: The Colonial World (1607-1763)
Unit - 11 Lessons

Unit

11 Lessons

What were the challenges faced by early settlers, how did colonial societies develop, and what role did the growing tensions with Britain play?
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Unit 2: American Revolution (1763-1783)
Unit - 8 Lessons

Unit

8 Lessons

What were the circumstances that led to the American Revolution?
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Unit 3: Constitution and Ratification 1787-1791
Unit - 9 Lessons

Unit

9 Lessons

What problems did the new nation face under the Articles of Confederation and why was the creation of the Constitution proposed as a solution?
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Unit 4: Civic and Constitutional Life
Unit - 8 Lessons

Unit

8 Lessons

How can understanding the principles of the Constitution help citizens participate effectively in a democratic society?
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Unit 5: Early Republic (1789-1815)
Unit - 8 Lessons

Unit

8 Lessons

How did the Constitution influence decisions in the Early Republic?
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Unit 6: America in Transition (1815-1860)
Unit - 7 Lessons

Unit

7 Lessons

How did Americans and democratic institutions respond to the rapid economic changes of the early nineteenth century?
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Unit 7: American Expansion (1830-1860)
Unit - 11 Lessons

Unit

11 Lessons

How did the drive for territorial expansion shape the nation’s identity and create new challenges for the United States?
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Unit 8: Civil War (1860-1865)
Unit - 11 Lessons

Unit

11 Lessons

How did fundamental disagreements over slavery and its expansion lead to a devastating civil war that transformed the United States?
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Unit 9: Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Unit - 10 Lessons

Unit

10 Lessons

How successful was Reconstruction in addressing the challenges of rebuilding the nation and ensuring equal rights for African Americans?