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title: "SS8H1: European Contact with Georgia Indians (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS8H1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SS8H1
subject: social_studies
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# SS8H1: European Contact with Georgia Indians

Evaluate the impact of European exploration and settlement on American Indians in Georgia.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 8, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-8.md

## Expectations

- **SS8H1.a**: Describe the characteristics of American Indians living in Georgia at the time of European contact; to include culture, food, weapons/tools, and shelter.
- **SS8H1.b**: Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with emphasis on the interests of the Spanish and British in the Southeastern area.
- **SS8H1.c**: Evaluate the impact of Spanish contact on American Indians, including the explorations of Hernando DeSoto and the establishment of Spanish missions along the barrier islands.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

- Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG). History. History (about 50% of the test; 23 points; shared with other standards, so count these points once and never add them up per standard)

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.