The Revolutionary War and Its Causes
Grade Level: 5th Grade
Subject: Social Studies
Time Frame: 5 weeks (February/March)
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Big Understandings
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- analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of early United States history.
- The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from European colonization through the establishment of the United States Government
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Essential Questions
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- how do sources with varied perspectives help us to understand what happened in the past?
- why is it important to understand the historical context of events?
- how might history be different without the Declaration of Independence?
- how does historical events and individuals contribute to diversity in the United States?
- How did important American documents shape American beliefs and values?
- To what extent did individuals and their ideas contribute to the establishment of the United States government?
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By the end of the unit, students will be able to:
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- recognize how historical context can affect the perspective of historical sources
- examine significant historical documents (the stamp act, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution)
- interpret timelines of eras and themes in North America from European colonization through the establishment of the United States Government
- Analyze cartoons, artifacts, artwork, charts, and graphs related to eras and themes in North America from European colonization through the establishment of the United States Government.
- identify and explain cultural interactions between the European colonists, American Indians, and enslaved individuals (the Colombian Exchange, and various trade networks)
- identify and describe the significant individuals and groups of American Indians and European colonists before the American Revolution
- explain the development of political, social, and economic institutions in the British American colonies
- explain important political, social, economic, and military developments leading to and during the American Revolution
Topics:
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â—¦ Identify different ways of dating historical sources to understand context
â—¦ Explore important political, social, economic, and military developments leading up to the Revolutionary War
â—¦ Revolutionary War
â—¦ Examine significant historical documents- stamp act
â—¦ Explore the physical and political features that influenced this era
â—¦ Analyze how cooperation and conflict contribute to political, economic, and social divisions in the United States
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Standards
SS.5.1.1
SS.5.1.2