| GR7-10MT.01 |
Montana Geography
| 1.1 |
The student will identify the mountain, rivers, and the physical
characteristics of teh state. |
| 1.2 |
The student will be able to locate the major cities and the counties
of Montana. |
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| GR7-10MT.02 |
Lewis and Clark Expedition and early exploration
| 2.1 |
The student will be able to name the motives for the expedition. |
| 2.2 |
The student will be able to trace the expedition through Montana. |
| 2.3 |
The student will know major events and accomplishments of the expedition. |
| 2.4 |
The student will name other early explorers and analyze their impact. |
| 2.5 |
The student will know the importance of missionaries and missions (e.g.
Father DeSmet). |
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| GR7-10MT.03 |
Fur Trade
| 3.1 |
The student will identify the motives and incentives for the fur trade. |
| 3.2 |
The student will know the three phases and the major participants of
their respective phases. |
| 3.3 |
The student will understand the impact of the fur trade upon the development
of Montana. |
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| GR7-10MT.04 |
Mining
| 4.1 |
The student will know the locations of
the major gold strikes in Montana. |
| 4.2 |
The student will understand the effects of gold discovery in Montana
upon settlement, transportation, Native Americans, and lawlessness. |
| 4.3 |
The student will identify the major players in the "War of the Copper
Kings" and know about the interaction between the participants. |
| 4.4 |
The student will recognize the contribution of mining to the development
of the state and its subsequent, inherent problems. |
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| GR7-10MT.05 |
Native Americans
| 5.1 |
The student will know the indigenous tribes of Montana and their location
in the state. |
| 5.2 |
The student will learn the various cultures of the tribes and their
development. |
| 5.3 |
The student will analyze the causes of the Indian/white wars. |
| 5.4 |
The student will identify the major events, personalities, and locations
of the Indian Wars. |
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| GR7-10MT.06 |
Transportation
| 6.1 |
The student will trace the development of transportation in Montana
in the following: steamboats, railroads, trails, highways, airlines, and
identify their importance to settlements. |
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| GR7-10MT.07 |
Cattle Industry
| 7.1 |
The student will trace the development of the cattle industry from "open
range" days to the modern beef industry. |
| 7.2 |
The student will identify the role of the major participants and their
development. |
| 7.3 |
The student will know the conflict between cattle and sheep ranchers. |
| 7.4 |
The student will be acquainted with other livestock (e.g. horses). |
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