About This Lesson
This is a two week unit plan covering the American Revolution from begining to end.
Subject
Social Studies — Civics and Government, US History
Grade Level
Grades 6-8
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Attributes
Standards Alignment
State-specific
License
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Standards
Analyze how the American Revolution affected other nations, especially France.
Enumerate the powers of government set forth in the Constitution and the fundamental liberties ensured by the Bill of Rights.
Describe the principles of federalism, dual sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, the nature and purpose of majority rule, and the ways in which the American idea of constitutionalism preserves individual rights.
Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution and the success of each in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.
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