Mississippi Studies

MISSISSIPPI STUDIES

Examine the geographic features of Mississippi. 

MS.2. Compare and contrast the indigenous cultures in Mississippi and assess their lasting impact on its history and traditions. 

Examine the motivations and the effects of European settlement in Mississippi. 

Explain the development of the Mississippi Territory and its evolution to statehood. 

Analyze the characteristics of antebellum Mississippi, with an emphasis on the plantation system and the evolution of slavery. 

Recognize the role of Mississippi during the Civil War and evaluate the effects of Reconstruction within the state. 

Examine the economic, political and social changes in post Reconstruction Mississippi. 

Evaluate the role of Mississippi in the Civil Rights Movement. 

Evaluate the economic characteristics of modern Mississippi. 

MS.10 Analyze the structure and function of local and state government in Mississippi. 

Examine the cultural impact of Mississippi artists, musicians, and writers on the state, nation, and world. 

Examine the contributions of various ethnic groups in Mississippi. 

Identify the physical features of Mississippi, including landforms and soil regions.

Differentiate between various geographic regions. 

Identify and assess the geographic and physical features that set Mississippi apart from other states

Explain how the features of Mississippi contribute to the social and economic development of the state. 

Evaluate the effects of geographic features (Mississippi River, Gulf Coast) on technological and economic development in Mississippi. 

Assess the political, economic, and social effects of geographic processes (Great Flood of 1927, Hurricanes Camille and Katrina) on technological and economic development in Mississippi. 

Explain the impact of Mississippi’s geography on the cultural development of its First Nations.

Trace the relationships between the various indigenous groups in Mississippi, including their alliances with the Europeans who settled in what would become the Mississippi Territory.

Evaluate the impact of native cultures on Mississippi, past and present.

Compare and contrast the first French, Spanish and English settlements in Mississippi.

Assess the results of European exploration and settlement on the cultural development of Mississippi (e.g. Code Noir).

Evaluate the impact of European cultures on modern Mississippi.

Investigate Mississippi in the colonial and revolutionary periods.

Examine the conflicts, treaties, and subsequent removal of indigenous Mississippians.

Trace the events and legislative processes necessary for Mississippi to gain statehood.

Analyze government and political influences throughout the state of Mississippi.

Analyze the constitutions of Mississippi and make comparisons to the United States Constitution.

Trace the evolution of slavery in Mississippi.

Discuss the conditions that drove the plantation economy in antebellum Mississippi.

Contrast the culture and social structure that developed in Mississippi during the antebellum period.

Examine the roles and contributions of women and minorities in the Civil War.

Analyze the military actions that took place in Mississippi during the Civil War.

Detail the effects of the Civil War on Mississippi’s economy.

Trace the various attempts at reconstruction in Mississippi and the responses to them

Examine the lasting cultural effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Mississippi.

Evaluate the impact of Reconstruction on Mississippi’s social structure

Trace the changes in Mississippi’s economy and technology in the decades following Reconstruction.

Analyze Reconstruction reforms that contributed to the social and economic realities for African Americans during the Jim Crow Era in Mississippi.

Examine the changes of the Mississippi Constitution from Reconstruction to 1890

Analyze the significant figures, groups, events, and strategies of the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi.

Examine the conflict between the Federal and State governments during the Civil Rights Era.

Evaluate the lasting impact of the Civil Rights movement on Mississippi.

Describe Mississippi’s modern economy.

Analyze the economic development of major industries in Mississippi.

Trace Mississippi’s global economic relationships.

Analyze the current trends and historic record of poverty and wealth distribution in Mississippi. 

Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of Mississippi citizenship.

Identify and describe the duties of three branches of state government. 

Examine the various forms of local governments and evaluate how they meet the needs of local communities.

Compare types of services offered by local and state government to meet the needs of Mississippians.

Describe the accomplishments of important Mississippi artists.

Analyze how Mississippi’s history has impacted artists, musicians, and writers. 

Examine the role of cultural diversity in the artistic, musical, and literary traditions of Mississippi.

Analyze the impact of religious traditions on artistic expressions of Mississippians.

Identify locations in Mississippi that have artistic significance.

Identify the various ethnic groups in Mississippi.

Cite evidence of the growing ethnic diversity of Mississippi’s populations.

Analyze the push and pull factors of migrating to Mississippi.

Describe the contributions of various ethnic groups to Mississippi.