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The Road to Revolution and the Declaration of Independence

4th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

11 lessons

Goal

Explain the ideological, economic, and political causes of the American Revolution and analyze the core arguments of the Declaration of Independence.

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  7. Lexington, Concord, and the Shot Heard 'Round the WorldNot started yet
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us-ma5.T2.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Read the Declaration of Independence (1776), explain its main argument, the reasons given for seeking independence, the meaning of the key ideas on equality and natural and legal rights, and the rule of law.