Standards
Utah Social Studies Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 1: Students examine the sequence of events that led to the development of the New World and the United States.
Objective 1: Generate reasons for exploration and settlement in the New World.
- Determine reasons for exploration of North America; e.g., economic, religious, political, adventure.
Standard 4: Students analyze the contributions of key individuals and groups on the development of the New World and the United States.
Objective 1: Describe the role of early explorers in North America.