Standards

Ohio Content Standards Grade 8 1. Explain how the uneven distribution of productive resources influenced historic events such as the Civil War. 2. Discuss how mercantilism and the establishment of colonies led to increased global trading during the 17th and 18th centuries. 3. Explain the purpose and effects of trade barriers such as tariffs enacted before the Civil War. 4. Explain how lack of power to regulate the economy contributed to the demise of the Articles of Confederation and the creation of U.S. Constitution. 5. Explain how governmental protection of property rights and regulation of economic activity impacted the development of the U.S. economy.
 * A. Explain how the endowment and development of productive resources affect economic decisions and global interactions.**
 * B. Explain why trade occurs and how historical patterns of trade have contributed to global interdependence.**
 * C. Identify connections between government policies and the economy.**

=Wiki Objectives:= 1.. Describe costs and benefits of trade with regard to: Standard of living; Productive capacity; Usage of productive resource Infrastructure.

3. Analyze characteristics of traditional, market, command and mixed economies with regard to: Private property; Freedom of enterprise; Competition and consumer choice; The role of government.