5.0 Revolutionary Period

     
5.1   Demonstrate knowledge of the Revolutionary Period (colonists and Native Americans shared sense of individualism, independence, and religious freedom; purpose of the Constitutional Convention). 3C1
     
5.2   Describe the contributions and roles of major individuals in the Revolutionary War. 3C2
     
5.3   Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence (natural rights), Bill of Rights, Federalist Papers, Articles of the Confederation, and Constitution as historical documents.
1B3; 3A3; 3C1; 3D1
     
5.4   Identify the three branches of government and the balance of power process. 3A1-42
     
5.5   Identify the fundamental ideals and principles of our republican form of government (inalienable rights ('life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness'), the rule of law, justice, equality under the law). 3A2; 3D1
     
5.6   Identify and locate each of the 50 states and capitals in the United States. 2A2-4