The manual was developed in full accordance with the textbook "History of Ukraine. 8th grade" by N. M. Hupan, I. I. Smagin, O. I. Pometun. The authors paid special attention to developmental activities and the formation of key and subject competencies at a level that corresponds to the basic age capabilities of eighth graders. The publication is offered to teachers, methodologists and students of higher pedagogical educational institutions.