Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District

Welcome to 8^th grade Social Studies!  Throughout this school year we will be studying American History, specifically after the Civil War to modern day.  This course is the continuation of 7^th grade Social Studies. It is the second half of American History. 

The following topics will be covered this year:

·        American Government and Constitution (Review)

·        The Move West

·        Immigration and Growth of Cities

·        Industry and Labor

·        The Progressive Movement

·        Expansionist America to 1919

·        World War I

·        The Roaring Twenties/ Great Depression

·        World War II

·        The Cold War

·        1989 – Present

·        Current Events (Throughout the Year)