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West Virginia Admitted as the 35th State in the Union: June 20, 1863

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West Virginia Admitted as the 35th State in the Union: June 20, 1863

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3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

Course, Subject

US History 1850-Present, History
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  • Big Ideas
    The history of the Commonwealth continues to influence Pennsylvanians today, and has impacted the United States and the rest of the world.
    The history of the United States continues to influence its citizens, and has impacted the rest of the world.
  • Concepts
    Textual evidence, material artifacts, the built environment, and historic sites are central to understanding the history of Pennsylvania.
    Textual evidence, material artifacts, the built environment, and historic sites are central to understanding United States history.
    The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has chosen writings, material artifacts, and historic sites to identify a common cultural heritage.
    The United States has chosen writings, material artifacts, and historic sites to identify a common cultural heritage.
  • Competencies
    Analyze a primary source for accuracy and bias and connect it to a time and place in Pennsylvania.
    Analyze a primary source for accuracy and bias and connect it to a time and place in United States history.
    Explain why certain writings, oral traditions, material artifacts, architecture, and historic places have been maintained in the present and given for the benefits of future generations.

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