This comprehensive study guide course can help you prepare for the Grade 8 STAAR Social Studies exam. Work through these engaging lessons and quizzes to increase your understanding of the exam concepts and refresh your knowledge of key social studies topics.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. European Exploration & Colonization in America
- Ch 2. The Revolutionary Era
- Ch 3. Important People of the Revolutionary War
- Ch 4. Early American Government
- Ch 5. Jacksonian America
- Ch 6. Westward Expansion in America
- Ch 7. Sectionalism in the U.S.
- Ch 8. The American Civil War Era
- Ch 9. Famous Addresses of the American Civil War
- Ch 10. Significant Civil War Era Figures
- Ch 11. The Reconstruction Era After the American Civil War
- Ch 12. American Geography Overview
- Ch 13. History of American Immigration
- Ch 14. Defining American Culture
- Ch 15. History of American Arts
- Ch 16. Principles of American Government
- Ch 17. Origin of Self-Government
- Ch 18. U.S. Supreme Court Cases & Decisions
- Ch 19. American Citizenship Overview
- Ch 20. American Political Parties & Interest Groups
- Ch 21. American Leadership & Contributions
- Ch 22. History of American Economics
- Ch 23. Impact of Science & Technology on American Society
- Ch 24. Social Studies Skills
- Ch 25. About the STARR Tests
- Ch 26. STAAR Social Studies - Grade 8 Flashcards
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