Standards

Strand 1: History - Student Outcomes

Explain how European rivalries impacted the colonization of North

America and the U.S.

Identify and place in correct order major events in U.S. history from

the 1600掇 to 1800, including: The settlements of Roanoke,
Jamestown, Plymouth, Boston, Watertown, the relocation of Ann
Hutchinson and Roger Williams, King Philip's War, the Salem Witch
Trials, the French and Indian War, British taxes on goods (sugar,
stamps, tea), the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, Paul
Revere's Ride and the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the
Continental Congress, the Committees of Correspondence, Bunker
Hill, the Writing of the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary
War, the Battles of Trenton, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown,
the Treaty of Paris, the Articles of Confederation, the Continental
Congress, the Drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the
Election of George Washington as First President, and the Election of
John Adams as Second President.

Explain the economic and political causes for the American

Revolution.

Explain that slavery was not limited to just the southern colonies, but

that attitudes towards slavery changed over time.

Compare the Loyalist political position to that of a supporter of

independence.

Strand 3: Economics - Student Outcomes

Identify the advantages of selling direct, as opposed to through third

parties.

Explain why the expansion of trade (from only England to inclusion of

other trading partners) fueled economic growth and make
connections to present day economies.

Identify the differences and connections between the consumer or

buyer and the producer.

Explain the economic and political causes for the American

Revolution.

Understand the effect of competition on costs, wages, profits, and

especially within the context of colonial times.

Explain the differences and connection between bartering and selling

goods and services.

Describe differing views of how government can affect economy, such

as the imposition of taxes, the transporting people for economic
reasons, and the boycott of goods and services.

Explain the economic and political causes for the American

Revolution.

Strand 4: Civics and Government - Student Outcomes

Explain the importance of "big"ideas such as representation in

government; religious freedom; and equality of man in the
development of democracy and society in the U.S.

Understand the importance of choices made by and the character of

major historical figures in precolonial and colonial history including:
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Abigail
Adams, John Adams, Sam Adams, Francis Moran, Mercy Warren,
Nathan Hale, James Otis, Mary Dwyer, Benjamin Banneker.

Recognize the importance of character in the formation of leadership

teams during the colonial and Constitutional time periods, including
the Sons & Daughters of Liberty, the Green Mountain Boys, the role of
women and the African Americans.

Contrast situations shaped by individual decisions with those shaped

by group decisions, such as the individual boycott of the purchase of
taxed items in pre-Revolutionary days to group action at the Boston
Tea Party.

Identify the colonial states and their capitals, as well as Washington,

D.C.

Identify the characteristics of a democratic government.

Compare a democratic government with a monarchy.

Explain the colonial concept of democracy with today's interpretation

of democracy.

Understand the power of ideas behind important events such as the

formation of a government based upon the balance and limitations of
power; representation in government; and the rights of the individual.

Recognize that change occurred through the concerted efforts of

individuals, often in the minority, over an extended period of time.

Understand the situations and philosophies that created the need for

the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights.