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Consolidated School District of New Britain. Social Studies Department Enduring Understandings. Enduring Understandings of American Government. Changes in the use and distribution of resources affect people’s lives.
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Consolidated SchoolDistrict of New Britain Social Studies Department Enduring Understandings
Enduring Understandings of American Government Changes in the use and distribution of resources affect people’s lives. A system of government is essential in the formation and growth of nation-states. Culture adapts over time given the needs and demands of population. Geography impacts the development of civilization.
Enduring UnderstandingsKEY VOCABULARY What is the meaning of the following key vocabulary words?
Resources A source of supply, support, or aid, especially one that can be accessed when needed.
System of Government How power is defined within a given nation.
Culture The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group.
Geography The study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc, and man's response to them.
Nation-State A state or country that has defined borders and territory.
Civilization An advanced state of human society in which a high level of culture, science, industry, and government has been reached.
Enduring Understanding 1Culture Culture adapts over time given the needs and demands of population.
Enduring Understanding 2Government A system of government is essential in the formation and growth of nation-states.
Enduring Understanding 3Economics Changes in the use and distribution of resources affect people’s lives.
Enduring Understanding 4Geography Geography impacts the development of civilization.