EL1

Understand and explain basic principles of the United States government

EL1 b

Explain the importance of major documents including
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution and its commemoration on Sept. 17
Bill of Rights

EL4

Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of the United States

EL4 a

Explain ways that individuals and groups influence and shape public policy (such as colonists)

EL4 b

Discuss the importance of citizens’ having and supporting common democratic values and principles expressed in the nation’s core documents

EL4 c

Explain how important figures reacted to their times and why they were significant to the history of our democracy George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

EL6

Understand the development of United States political ideas and traditions

EL6 b

Define liberty and patriotism

EL6 e

Explain the meaning of American symbols including Liberty Bell

EL6 f

Explain how songs, symbols, and slogans demonstrate freedom of expression and the role for protest in democracy

EL7

Formulate and defend reasoned judgments and evaluate those of others regarding political topics

EL7 b

Demonstrate an understanding that different people may describe
the same event or situation in diverse ways but must provide
reasons or evidence for their views (Tories and Yankees)

EL7 d

Interpret quotes of famous Americans from various periods of history

EL7 e

Determine causes and effects of the American Revolution

Subject Expectation 2: The student will understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

EL3

Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers

EL3 d

Describe how entrepreneurs take risks in order to produce goods or services – Benjamin Franklin

Subject Expectation 3: The student will understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping the history of the United States.

EL1

Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation

EL1 a

Read historical stories and determine events which influenced their writing including the Revolutionary War

EL1 b

Compare different stories about a historical figure or event and analyze differences in the portrayals and perspectives they present including Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington

EL1 c

Ask questions and seek answers by collecting and analyzing data from historic documents, images, and other literary and non-literary sources
*Analyze and interpret information from pictures and news sources related to historical events and people
*Interpret and/or complete data presented in timeline format
*Sequence major historical events in the United States history on a timeline relative to the Revolutionary War

EL2

EL2 b

Identify major causes of the American Revolution and describe the consequences of the Revolution through the early national period including the roles of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin including
*Taxation without representation including the Stamp Act and Boston Tea Party
*Monarchy vs. democracy

EL2 d

Identify presidential elections that were pivotal in the formation of modern political parties including George Washington

EL2 e

Identify the chronology of major political events and leaders within the United States historical eras including the role of Thomas Jefferson

EL4

Understand United States social history

EL4 d

Explain why events are celebrated with a national holiday including the
Fourth of July

EL4

Understand United States social history

EL4 c

Describe the influence of key individuals and groups in the historical era
of the United States

EL6

Formulate and defend reasoned judgments and evaluate those of others
regarding historical topics

EL6 b

Evaluate the choices made and roles undertaken in the American
Revolution by different groups and what they hoped or feared from
revolution