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African Contributions to Colonial Agriculture and Technology
Explain the agricultural expertise, metalworking skills, and cultural traditions that Africans brought to early America.
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Life, Economy, and Governance in the Thirteen Colonies
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Examine the geographic regions, economic systems, diverse cultures, and early democratic institutions of the Thirteen American Colonies.
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Learning standards covered
SS.4.7West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesResearch and examine how slavery and indentured servitude influenced the early economy of the United States by constructing graphics (e.g., charts, graphs, tables and grids, etc.) displaying the effect of having slaves and indentured servants.
SS.4.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesDemonstrate an understanding of the various factors that influenced the founding of the original colonies (e.g., economic, political, cultural, etc.). • Analyze the southern, middle and northern colonies (e.g., origins, early government, resources, religious and cultural diversity, etc.). • Compare and contrast community life, family roles and social classes in colonial America (e.g., indentured servants, slaves, colonists, etc.). • Compare and contrast backgrounds, motivations and occupational skills among English, French and Spanish settlers (e.g., economics, culture, trade, new agricultural products, etc.).