Document the effects of and explain how people adapted to geographic factors (e.g., climate, mountains, bodies of water, etc.) on the following: • transportation routes; • settlement patterns and population density; • culture (e.g., jobs, food, clothing, shelter, religion, government, etc.); and • interactions with others (locally and nationally)

SS.4.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Demonstrate 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.).