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Early American Economies, Trade, and Labor Systems

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-NV-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Compare colonial regional economies, examine trade networks and conflicts, analyze the central role of slavery in the economy, and evaluate standard of living and quality of life in the early U.S.

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Learning standards covered

us-nvSS.5.33Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th Grade

Investigate the development of the early U.S. economy.

us-nvSS.5.35Nevada Social Studies Standards · 7th Grade

Explain how trade was an important issue during the colonial period, the American Revolution, and the formation of the U.S.