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Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:

• SS4H1.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.
• SS4H1.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, and Yorktown.
• SS4G2.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.
• SS4H1.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.
• SS4CG1.a — Natural rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)
• MGS.7 — Map and Globe Skill 7: use a map to explain impact of geography on historical and current events (mastered in Grade 4)
• IPS.11 — Information Processing Skill 11: draw conclusions and make generalizations (mastered in Grade 4)

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