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George Washington's Leadership and Military Strategy
Evaluate George Washington's leadership, resilience, and strategic military decisions in keeping the Continental Army intact throughout the war.
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Declaring Independence and the Early Revolutionary War
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Explain the democratic ideals of the Declaration of Independence, compare the opposing sides, and evaluate key early turning points under Washington's leadership.
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Learning standards covered
5 – U3.1.6Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeIdentify the role that key individuals played in leading the colonists to revolution, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Adams, and Thomas Paine.
5 – U3.2.1Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDescribe the advantages and disadvantages each side had during the American Revolution with respect to military leadership, geography, types of resources, and motivations.