7th Grade Louisiana Social Studies State Standards

Explore the comprehensive 7th grade Louisiana Social Studies curriculum covering key aspects of U.S. history, geography, and social development. Delve into the geographic characteristics of Louisiana and North America, analyze significant events in early American history, and examine the development of the republic. Study the Jefferson presidency, Louisiana's role in the War of 1812, and the nation's growth throughout the 19th century. Investigate westward expansion, the First Industrial Revolution, and various social and political reform movements, including the abolition movement. Examine the growth of sectionalism leading to the Civil War, analyze the conflict itself, and explore the Reconstruction era and its effects. Conclude with a course practice test to reinforce your understanding of these crucial topics in Louisiana and U.S. history.

• Ch 1. Geographic Characteristics of Louisiana & North America
• Ch 2. Analyzing Events and Developments in U.S. History
• Ch 3. Development of the Early American Republic
• Ch 4. The Jefferson Presidency
• Ch 5. Louisiana and the War of 1812
• Ch 6. U.S. Growth and Development in the 19th Century
• Ch 7. Westward Expansion in the U.S.
• Ch 8. Settling the Western U.S.
• Ch 9. The First Industrial Revolution in the U.S.
• Ch 10. Social and Political Reform Movements of the 19th Century
• Ch 11. Abolition Movement of the 19th Century
• Ch 12. The Growth of Sectionalism in the U.S. Pre-Civil War
• Ch 13. Pre-Civil War Conflict and Politics
• Ch 14. The Civil War
• Ch 15. Key Individuals and Groups in the Civil War
• Ch 16. Major Events and People of Reconstruction
• Ch 17. The Effects of Reconstruction
• Course Practice Test