Grade 7 Social Studies Worksheets

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• Analyze the role of fur trade, agriculture, and commerce in colonial economies between 1713 and 1850.
• Examine causes and effects of market demand, credit systems, and migration on labor and regional development.
• Identify relationships among merchants, Indigenous producers, and imperial trade policies.+ Show more

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• Explain why specific treaty terms mattered to Indigenous nations and colonial governments between 1713 and 1850.
• Analyze how contested sovereignty affected land use, mobility, and legal recognition.
• Compare how different Indigenous perspectives shaped negotiations and outcomes for land and resource access.

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• Identify various causes of social change such as technological advances, environmental challenges, and policy reforms.
• Analyze how different causes influence social practices, cultural norms, and community structures.
• Understand the cause-and-consequence relationships behind societal transformations.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Maya and Aztecs used knowledge of astronomy and mathematics to support daily life and religion.
• Describe key features of Maya calendar systems and Aztec architecture.
• Analyze how art (sculpture, jewelry, and murals) reflected religious beliefs and helped build social unity.

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• Explain how political authority is connected to legitimacy in different types of government.
• Identify legal, cultural, and historical factors that shape political systems.
• Analyze how legitimacy affects stability, change, and citizen participation.

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• Understand the development and significance of fur trade networks between Indigenous peoples and European traders from 1713 to 1850.
• Analyze causes and consequences of the demand for pelts on Indigenous mobility, alliances, and trading practices.
• Identify the roles of French and British companies, Métis traders, and First Nations such as Cree, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee within these exchange systems.+ Show more

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• Compare the environmental and economic impacts of fossil fuel dependence and renewable energy sources.
• Analyze causes and consequences of energy transitions from traditional to sustainable options.
• Examine the role of technology, policy, and community participation in shaping energy decisions.+ Show more

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• Analyze the historical development and modern expansion of ports as centers of trade and urban growth.
• Identify causes and effects of port expansion on regional economies and environments.
• Evaluate the interrelationship between transportation systems, labor markets, and urban change around port areas.+ Show more

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• Analyze the environmental, social, and economic consequences of extraction industries.
• Examine how extraction decisions influence ecosystem health and community rights.
• Trace changes in extraction regulation and industry practices over time.+ Show more

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• Analyze the causes and consequences of conflicts and rebellions during 1713–1850.
• Examine how armed confrontations influenced political reform and social change.
• Trace the evolution of political alignments and power structures over time.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of regional and global trade networks.
• Analyze how maritime and overland corridors influence economic development.
• Evaluate the impact of logistics, ports, and infrastructure on national prosperity.+ Show more

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• Analyze how empire policies, land grants, and migration streams influenced settlement patterns.
• Explain the impact of land distribution on social organization, Indigenous displacement, and agricultural development.
• Identify continuities and changes in community forms during the specified period.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of sustainability, including conservation and renewable energy.
• Analyze the causes and consequences of adopting sustainable technologies.
• Compare local initiatives with global commitments on sustainability.+ Show more

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• Understand the causes and effects of migration flows across different regions.
• Analyze how demographic shifts influence economic, cultural, and urban development.
• Evaluate the interrelationship between policy, transportation, and remittance economies in migration.+ Show more

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• Understand how trade routes, conquests, and exploration facilitated the spread of cultural practices.
• Identify key historical examples of cultural diffusion such as the Silk Road and colonial encounters.
• Analyze the impact of cultural exchange on art, technology, and social structures.+ Show more

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• Understand how geographical features influence migration routes and settlement
• Identify key trade routes like the Silk Road and their impact on cultural exchange
• Analyze how migration patterns affect regional development and city growth+ Show more

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• Describe the extent and significance of the Mongol Empire's expansion during the 13th century.
• Explain how the Mongol conquests impacted trade routes, such as the Silk Road.
• Analyze the cultural, technological, and religious exchanges facilitated by the Mongol Empire.+ Show more

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• Analyze demographic shifts and migration patterns in the Atlantic region from 1713 to 1850.
• Examine the role of fisheries and maritime industries in shaping regional economies and communities.
• Understand the relationships among Indigenous Mi'kmaq, Acadian populations, British authorities, and merchants during shifting imperial trade.+ Show more

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• Explain how kinship ties and diplomatic protocols influenced Indigenous interactions with European newcomers between 1713 and 1850.
• Describe cause-and-effect relationships involving epidemics, alliances, and displacement during colonial contact.
• Analyze continuity and change in Indigenous governance under increasing colonial pressure.+ Show more

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• Analyze the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous community identities.
• Identify ways Indigenous Peoples have maintained and revitalized their cultural practices.
• Interpret historical evidence regarding colonial policies and community changes.+ Show more

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• Analyze the causes and effects of reform movements in the 1830s.
• Identify key figures and events in political reform history.
• Evaluate the impact of rebellions on governance and social change.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of government systems such as democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship.
• Analyze how legitimacy and authority are established and maintained within various political systems.
• Explore the role of cultural, legal, and historical factors in shaping political authority.+ Show more

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• Explain how colonial policies disrupted Indigenous social practices and community life.
• Describe ways Indigenous Peoples showed resilience through cultural persistence and revitalization.
• Use historical evidence (laws, treaties, oral accounts, and personal testimony) to identify causes of change and signs of continuity.

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• Compare the core beliefs and practices of major world religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
• Explain how religious beliefs and values can influence culture, holidays, laws, and social behavior.
• Use examples to describe how religion can shape community identity and cohesion over time.

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• Understand the key features and historical significance of the European Renaissance.
• Identify major figures, ideas, and cultural shifts during this period.
• Explain how trade, rediscovery of ancient texts, and innovation influenced Renaissance art and science.+ Show more

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• Explain how key innovations (like steam power and mechanized farming) contributed to changes during the Industrial Revolution.
• Describe how industrialization affected jobs, cities, and everyday life.
• Evaluate both positive and negative impacts of industrial growth on society and the environment.

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• Explain the main goals of political reform movements in the 1830s and how they related to responsible government and representation.
• Evaluate causes and consequences of political agitation and the rebellions of 1837–38 for governance and institutions.
• Describe continuity and change in administrative structures before and after the rebellions, including relationships among reformers, elites, rural communities, and imperial decision-makers.

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• Explain how scientific breakthroughs can change everyday life and social practices over time.
• Describe how innovations like electricity and new medical treatments influenced economic power and new industries.
• Use evidence from a text to identify cause-and-effect relationships in historical technological change.

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• Explain how technological innovations can change economic activities over time
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between technology, employment, and community structures
• Evaluate how technology can create opportunities and challenges for different groups in a community

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• Understand how physical geography influences population distribution.
• Identify factors that lead to dense and sparse regions within a country.
• Analyze the causes and effects of migration and fertility shifts on population change.+ Show more

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• Explain how Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Huldrych Zwingli emphasized scripture authority and individual faith.
• Describe how the Reformation led to new Christian traditions such as Lutheranism and Calvinism.
• Analyze how reform ideas influenced religious practices, conflicts, and political debates about authority and governance.

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• Explain how early caliphates expanded Islamic rule from the Arabian Peninsula into Africa, Asia, and Europe
• Identify political and military strategies used to control newly conquered territories
• Describe how Islamic governance helped unify diverse peoples across different regions+ Show more

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• Understand the territorial growth of early Islamic caliphates across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
• Analyze the political and military strategies used during Islamic expansion.
• Assess the impact of Islamic conquests on regional stability and intercultural relations.+ Show more

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• Understand how religious reform movements influenced political stability and territorial boundaries in Europe.
• Identify key conflicts and changes resulting from religious reforms during the early modern period.
• Evaluate the impact of reform movements on the decline of papal authority and the rise of state independence.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of colonialism and its historical context.
• Identify impacts of colonial policies on Indigenous communities.
• Recognize ways Indigenous peoples have preserved and revitalized their cultures.+ Show more

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• Explain how religious reform movements increased conflict between monarchies, states, and religious groups.
• Describe how wars of religion changed governance and territorial boundaries in early modern Europe.
• Analyze how declining papal authority and the idea of state independence affected European political balance and unity.

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• Explain how religious reform efforts changed political stability and governance in early modern Europe
• Describe how conflicts between monarchies, states, and religious groups affected territorial boundaries
• Analyze how declining papal authority and the idea of state independence influenced European power and unity

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• Examine different ethical frameworks and their influence on community issues.
• Compare Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives on land use and resource management.
• Develop understanding of how values shape decision-making processes.+ Show more

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• Explain how Germanic migrations affected political and social structures in post-Roman Europe
• Describe how groups such as the Visigoths and Franks formed new kingdoms and reshaped regional life
• Analyze how interactions with Roman institutions created both continuity and change

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• Explain how armed conflicts and rebellions between 1713 and 1850 influenced constitutional debates and civil liberties.
• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships between political crises and changes in institutions and settlement security.
• Describe continuity and change in political alignments and alliances among reformers, conservative elites, Indigenous allies, and imperial responses.

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• Identify key figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Huldrych Zwingli and their contributions.
• Understand the core ideas emphasized by reformers like scripture authority and individual faith.
• Analyze how Reformation ideas challenged church doctrines and practices.+ Show more

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• Understand how historical context influences the interpretation of events.
• Analyze different perspectives from various groups and cultures about significant historical moments.
• Evaluate how bias and background shape perceptions of history.+ Show more

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• Explain how land distribution and government policy influenced settlement patterns from 1713 to 1850.
• Describe how migration from Britain, Europe, and the United States affected demographic and spatial change.
• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships between settlement growth and Indigenous displacement and agricultural development.+ Show more

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• Explain why reform movements in the 1830s demanded responsible government and fair representation in colonial institutions.
• Analyze causes and consequences of political agitation and the rebellions of 1837–38 on governance.
• Compare continuity and change in administrative structures after 1837–38.+ Show more

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• Describe key cultural achievements of the Maya and Aztecs in science, mathematics, and architecture.
• Explain how astronomical observations influenced Maya calendars and religious planning.
• Compare Aztec construction methods and the purposes of large pyramids and cities.+ Show more

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• Describe the roles of shoguns, daimyo, and samurai in medieval Japan
• Explain how power shifted from the imperial court to military leadership
• Analyze how decentralized feudal relationships affected Japan’s economy and military

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• Identify the core beliefs and practices of major world religions.
• Compare similarities and differences among Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
• Understand how religions influence cultural customs, holidays, and laws.+ Show more

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• Understand how geographic location influences a region's political and economic development.
• Identify the strategic advantages and disadvantages of coastal and inland regions.
• Explain the concept of 'place' and its impact on resource use and societal structure.+ Show more