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Diverse Leaders Who Advanced Education and Rights in Nevada
Recognize the contributions of educators and reformers such as Maude Frazier, Alice Smith, and modern community advocates.
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Diversity, Struggle, and Social Justice in Nevada
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Analyze the contributions of diverse ethnic communities in Nevada, examine patterns of discrimination, and evaluate civil rights movements.
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SS.4.16West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesDemonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of Westward Expansion. • Investigate the economic, political and cultural factors involved in Westward Expansion (e.g., Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, Manifest Destiny, resources, trade, etc.). • Analyze the people and events that facilitated Westward Expansion (e.g., Daniel Boone, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Northwest Territory, Alamo, Gold Rush, etc.). • Trace transportation innovations and explain their impact on Westward Expansion (e.g., bridges, canals, steamboats, railroads, steam engines, clipper ships, flat boats, roads, dams, locks, ports, harbors, etc.).
SS.4.19West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All agesPose, research, and answer student-generated questions relating to West Virginia (e.g., primary source documents, magazines, online resources, etc.).