{"title":"Grade 7 Social Studies: United States as a World Power","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection  for Grade 7 students focused on Social Studies: United States as a World Power. This educational collection, aligned with educational standards, explores the transformative period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the United States emerged as a significant global force. The series covers critical topics such as An Era of Reform and Overseas Expansion, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the domestic reforms and foreign policies that defined America's ascent on the world stage. The series begins with \"An Era of Reform,\" detailing the sweeping social and political changes that occurred within the United States as it grappled with issues arising from industrialization, urbanization, and immigration. This section explores the Progressive Movement’s efforts to address problems like political corruption, economic inequality, and the lack of regulation in business and labor practices. It highlights key reformers and their initiatives, such as antitrust laws, labor rights, women's suffrage, and environmental conservation. \"Overseas Expansion\" shifts the focus to America's growing influence beyond its borders, detailing how the country acquired territories and exerted its power internationally. This part examines pivotal events such as the Spanish-American War, the acquisition of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico, and the construction of the Panama Canal. It also discusses the ideologies supporting expansion, including the notion of manifest destiny and the white man’s burden, and the debate over imperialism. Each book in this series encourages students to explore and understand the complexities of the United States' evolution into a world power. This educational content fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for the interplay between domestic reforms and foreign policies during this pivotal era. This series serves as a valuable resource for educators and librarians seeking content that enriches students’ knowledge of American history, particularly focusing on the nation's political, social, and economic transformation into a global power, preparing them for more detailed explorations in modern American history and international relations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"america-is-changing-civil-service-9781541955721","title":"America Is Changing : Civil Service Reform and Agricultural Movements | Grange, Populist and Progressive | Grade 7 American History","description":"Explore the transformative era of civil service reform and Agricultural Movements in this Grade 7 American History book  pivotal for the US STEM curriculum. Unpack the shift from the spoils system to merit-based civil service in the 1800s and early 1900s and dive into the agricultural upheavals that led to the Grange  Populist  and Progressive movements. 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Understand the intricacies of Imperialism  the dramatic effects of Yellow Journalism and Muckraking  and the pivotal moments of the Spanish-American War and the Venezuelan Border Dispute. Crucial for the US STEM curriculum  this book offers insights into how journalism shaped public opinion and U.S. foreign policy-a must-have for educators  homeschooling parents  and librarians seeking to enrich their historical knowledge.","brand":"9781541955745","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48467880542529,"sku":"1541955749","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/8188\/2196\/files\/9781541955745_fc.jpg?v=1713979089"},{"product_id":"what-is-imperialism-united-states-9781541955738","title":"What Is Imperialism? 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