Standard #: SS.912.A.7.16


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Examine changes in immigration policy and attitudes toward immigration since 1950.


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This benchmark is annually evaluated on the United States History End-of-Course Assessment. For more information on how this benchmark is evaluated view the United States History End-of-Course Assessment Test Item Specifications pages 57-59. Additional resources may be found on the FLDOE End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments webpage and the FLDOE Social Studies webpage.

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SS.912.A.7.AP.16 Identify ways that immigration policy and attitudes have changed since 1950.


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