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The Battle of Saratoga: A Turning Point and French Alliance
Explain why the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga served as the pivotal turning point that convinced France to form an open military alliance.
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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 – U3.2.2Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDescribe the importance of Valley Forge, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Yorktown in the American Revolution.
5 – U3.2.3Michigan Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeInvestigate the role of women, enslaved and freed Africans, Indigenous Peoples, and France in helping shape the outcome of the war.