U.S. History
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Explain factors affecting the growth and expansion of South Dakota.
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Identify basic environmental, economic, cultural, and population issues of concern to South Dakota.
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Describe the impact of significant turning points on the development of the culture in South Dakota.
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Explain the effects of the Native American conflicts and establishment of reservation on Native American culture.
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Describe the influence of notable South Dakotans on the development of our state.
World History
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Describe how wars affected South Dakotans.
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Describe influences of European cultures on South Dakota communities.
Geography
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Compare regions of the United States to South Dakota.
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Locate major South Dakota geographical and political features.
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Locate major United States political features.
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Describe how the resources of various regions and the state of South Dakota affected the growth of each.
Civics
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Describe the way the government provides the needs of its citizens.
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Describe key events related to South Dakota's entry into statehood.
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Describe the actions and rights of a responsible citizen.
Economics
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Describe how the economic needs of South Dakotans and people in other regions of the United States have been met.
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Define profit and loss and explain how businesses take risks in order to make a profit.
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Identify how government pays for goods and services it provides.
