Standard(s):
[SS2010] LWT2 (2) 1 : 1 ) Relate principles of American democracy to the founding of the nation.
Identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies
Recognizing basic principles of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the establishment of the three branches of government, and the Emancipation Proclamation
Demonstrating the voting process, including roles of major political parties
Utilizing school and classroom rules to reinforce democratic values
[SS2010] GHS (3) 10 : 10 ) Recognize functions of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
Describing the process by which a bill becomes law
Explaining the relationship between the federal government and state governments, including the three branches of government (Alabama)
Defining governmental systems, including democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship
[SS2010] USS5 (5) 8 : 8 ) Identify major events of the American Revolution, including the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
Describing principles contained in the Declaration of Independence
Explaining contributions of Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, George Washington, Haym Solomon, and supporters from other countries to the American Revolution
Explaining contributions of ordinary citizens, including African Americans and women, to the American Revolution
Describing efforts to mobilize support for the American Revolution by the Minutemen, Committees of Correspondence, First Continental Congress, Sons of Liberty, boycotts, and the Second Continental Congress
Locating on a map major battle sites of the American Revolution, including the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown
Recognizing reasons for colonial victory in the American Revolution
Explaining the effect of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 on the development of the United States