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Early Republic, Westward Movement, and Conflict

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

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Examine the geographic expansion of the United States, territorial acquisitions, migration trails, and their impact on Indigenous nations and national unity.

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us-coSS.5.1.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Examine the historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from early Indigenous Peoples through the European Age of Exploration/post-Columbian colonization and the establishment of the United States Government.