Unit 5: A Divided Nation

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History-Social Science

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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

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Unit 5: A Divided Nation

The Georgia Studies digital textbook tells the story of Georgia—its history, culture, and geography—in the context of American history and government. The information is presented digitally with interactive elements, videos, quizzes, discussion prompts, and more.

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PBS Learning Media