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Geography: Human and geographical features define the different regions of California.
4.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions in California. -
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Social Studies: Social, political, cultural and economic factors affect the daily lives of people who originated and also traveled to California.
4.2 Students describe the social, political, cultural, and economic life and interactions among people of California from the pre-Columbian societies to the Spanish mission and Mexican rancho periods. -
Social Studies: California’s population grew rapidly as a result of westward expansion and the arrival of new settlers.
4.3 Students explain the economic, social, and political life in California from the establishment of the Bear Flag Republic through the Mexican-American War, the Gold Rush, and the granting of statehood. -
Social Studies: Major political, cultural, and economic events shaped California’s economy as the population of the state continued to grow.
4.4 Students explain how California became an agricultural and industrial power, tracing the transformation of the California economy and its political and cultural development since the 1850s. -
Civics: Constitutions at the federal and state level are in place to explain the laws of our country and role of Government leaders in representing citizens of the U.S.
4.5 Students understand the structures, functions, and powers of the local, state, and federal governments as described in the U.S. Constitution.
