CP+Cooper+Marcy

=Unit Cover Page=

Subject/Topic Area(s):** The Revolutionary Era Designed by: Marcy Cooper Time Frame: 6 80 minute lessons School District: School:**
 * Unit Title: American Revolution Grade Level(s): 9-12
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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * The Revolutionary Era in America encompasses events from 1754-1783. This unit will focus on the evolution of the beliefs about the rights of citizens and the role of government in the American colonies. It will compare those beliefs and the beliefs of citizens in the mother country. Important leaders will be discussed on both sides of the issue will be discussed as well as important events that happened. The deeds of those leaders, their motivations, and the impact those deeds had on the events of the time will all be covered. It will also encompass the situations and reasons why the colonists won the war, factors such as terrain, battle tactics, time, military personel, and alliances. Lastly, students will reflect on the dangers, pressures, and responsibilities of a fledgling country. ||
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