American Revolution

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4SS.C.30: explain the causes, major events, and results of the American Revolution

30.a: trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, the activities of the Daughters of Liberty, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party
30.b: describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments
30.c: describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Yorktown
30.d: explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power

4SS.C.31: describe how physical systems affect human systems

31.a: explain how each force (American and British) attempted to use the physical geography of each battle site (Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown) to its benefit

4SS.C.32: locate important physical and man-made features related to the American Revolution on a map

32.a: locate major man-made features of the United States: Boston, MA and Philadelphia, PA

4SS.C.33: use the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, voluntary exchange, productivity, and price incentives to illustrate their impact on historical events

33.a: describe opportunity cost and its relationship to decision-making across time
33.b: explain how price incentives affect people's behavior and choices
33.c: describe how specialization improves standards of living
33.d: explain how voluntary exchange helps both buyers and sellers
33.e: describe how trade promotes economic activity