1. The American Revolution Cynthia Senff

2. For Fifth Graders

3. Six Key Standards Understand economic, religious, and political aspects that contributed to the war 5.1.9 Utilize the Declaration of Independence to understand the war’s causes 5.1.10 Identify major leaders and their impact on events of the war 5.1.11 Explain the contributions of France and other nations and of individuals to the outcome of the Revolution 5.1.12 Describe contributions of women and minorities to the war 5.1.13 Explain consequences of the American Revolution, such as the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, changes in trade relationships, and the independence of the United States 5.1.14

4. Economics, Politics, and Religion Economics Trade policies Land policies Control of fur trade Taxes Politics Resisting imperialism Taxation without representation Interactive activity Religion The Great Awakening Separation of church and state

5. Declaration of Independence Analysis for enhanced understanding Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Compare as class

6. Significant Leaders and their Impact. King George III George Washington Benjamin Franklin Patrick Henry Thomas Paine

7. France, Other Nations, and Individuals The Marquis de Lafayette

8. Women and Minorities Abigail Adams Martha Washington James Armistead Joseph Brant Phillis Wheatley

9. Consequences of American Revolution

10. Overview American Revolution for fifth graders Six key standards: Economics, politics, and religion Analysis of Declaration of Independence Significant leaders and their impact Women and Minorities Consequences of the American Revolution