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HSS-7.1.1 (History–Social Science)


Standard Identifier: HSS-7.1.1
Content Area: History–Social Science
Grade: 7
Course: World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times, Grade 7

Overarching Standard:
HSS-7.1 Students analyze the causes and effects of the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration of the Roman Empire.

Standard:
Study the early strengths and lasting contributions of Rome (e.g., significance of Roman citizenship; rights under Roman law; Roman art, architecture, engineering, and philosophy; preservation and transmission of Christianity) and its ultimate internal weaknesses (e.g., rise of autonomous military powers within the empire, undermining of citizenship by the growth of corruption and slavery, lack of education, and distribution of news).

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