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5.1 History

• 5.1.1 Analyze primary and secondary sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of early United States history.

  • 5.1.1.a Recognize how historical context can affect the perspective of historical sources.

    • Identify facts and opinions (5-U.1)
    • Identify primary and secondary sources (6-LL.1)

  • 5.1.1.b Examine significant historical documents. For example: The Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and treaties with Indigenous Nations such as the Two Row Wampum Treaty.

    • The Constitution (5-O.4)
    • The Bill of Rights (5-O.5)

  • 5.1.1.c Interpret timelines of eras and themes in North America from early Indigenous Peoples through the European Age of Exploration/post-Columbian colonization and the establishment of the United States Government.

    • Reading and creating timelines with BCE and CE (5-V.1)

  • 5.1.1.d Analyze cartoons, artifacts, artwork, charts, and graphs related to eras and themes in early North America.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule (5-I.1)
    • The American Revolution: New British taxes (5-I.2)
    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (5-I.3)
    • The American Revolution: preparing for war (5-I.5)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war (5-I.7)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)

• 5.1.2 Examine the historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from early Indigenous Peoples through the European Age of Exploration/post-Columbian colonization and the establishment of the United States Government.

  • 5.1.2.a Explain interactions among various groups such as Indigenous Peoples, enslaved individuals (both Indigenous and African), and European colonists. For example: The cultural genocide of Indigenous Peoples, chattel slavery of Africans, the League of the Iroquois, Spanish missions, and trade networks.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)

  • 5.1.2.b Identify and describe the contributions of significant individuals and groups of Indigenous Peoples, enslaved individuals, and European colonists through the American Revolution. For example: Crispus Attucks, Sybil Ludington, Benjamin Banneker, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule (5-I.1)
    • The American Revolution: New British taxes (5-I.2)
    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (5-I.3)
    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (5-I.4)
    • The American Revolution: preparing for war (5-I.5)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war (5-I.7)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)

  • 5.1.2.c Describe the political, social, and economic reasons for the settlement of the European and American colonies and how it affected Indigenous Peoples and enslaved Africans.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)

  • 5.1.2.d Analyze important political, social, economic, and military developments leading to and during the American Revolution.

    • The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule (5-I.1)
    • The American Revolution: New British taxes (5-I.2)
    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (5-I.3)
    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (5-I.4)
    • The American Revolution: preparing for war (5-I.5)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war (5-I.7)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)

  • 5.1.2.e Investigate causes and effects of significant events in early United States history. For example: The establishment of Jamestown, George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, the French and Indian War, and the Constitutional Convention.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule (5-I.1)
    • The American Revolution: New British taxes (5-I.2)
    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (5-I.3)
    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (5-I.4)
    • The American Revolution: preparing for war (5-I.5)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war (5-I.7)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)

5.2 Geography

• 5.2.1 Use geographic tools and sources to research and answer questions about United States geography.

  • 5.2.1.a Answer questions about regions of North America and the United States using various types of maps.

    • Read a map: cardinal directions (5-A.1)
    • Identify lines of latitude and longitude (5-A.2)
    • Use lines of latitude and longitude (5-A.3)
    • Identify states of the West (5-D.1)
    • Select states of the West (5-D.2)
    • Name states of the West (5-D.3)
    • Identify states of the Midwest (5-D.4)
    • Select states of the Midwest (5-D.5)
    • Name states of the Midwest (5-D.6)
    • Identify states of the Southeast (5-D.7)
    • Select states of the Southeast (5-D.8)
    • Name states of the Southeast (5-D.9)
    • Identify states of the Northeast (5-D.10)
    • Select states of the Northeast (5-D.11)
    • Name states of the Northeast (5-D.12)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • Identify the Thirteen Colonies (5-H.7)
    • Select the Thirteen Colonies (5-H.8)
    • Name the Thirteen Colonies (5-H.9)

  • 5.2.1.b Use geographic tools to identify, locate, and describe places and regions in North America and the United States and suggest reasons for their location.

    • Read a map: cardinal directions (5-A.1)
    • Identify lines of latitude and longitude (5-A.2)
    • Use lines of latitude and longitude (5-A.3)
    • Identify Earth's land features using photographs (5-B.1)
    • Identify Earth's land features using satellite images (5-B.2)
    • Identify states of the West (5-D.1)
    • Select states of the West (5-D.2)
    • Name states of the West (5-D.3)
    • Identify states of the Midwest (5-D.4)
    • Select states of the Midwest (5-D.5)
    • Name states of the Midwest (5-D.6)
    • Identify states of the Southeast (5-D.7)
    • Select states of the Southeast (5-D.8)
    • Name states of the Southeast (5-D.9)
    • Identify states of the Northeast (5-D.10)
    • Select states of the Northeast (5-D.11)
    • Name states of the Northeast (5-D.12)
    • Identify the 50 states (5-D.13)
    • Select the 50 states (5-D.14)
    • Name the 50 states (5-D.15)
    • Identify state capitals of the West (5-E.1)
    • Name state capitals of the West (5-E.2)
    • Identify state capitals of the Midwest (5-E.3)
    • Name state capitals of the Midwest (5-E.4)
    • Identify state capitals of the Southeast (5-E.5)
    • Name state capitals of the Southeast (5-E.6)
    • Identify state capitals of the Northeast (5-E.7)
    • Name state capitals of the Northeast (5-E.8)
    • Identify the 50 state capitals (5-E.9)
    • Name the 50 state capitals (5-E.10)
    • Cities of the West (5-F.1)
    • Cities of the Midwest (5-F.2)
    • Cities of the Southeast (5-F.3)
    • Cities of the Northeast (5-F.4)
    • Major U.S. cities (5-F.5)

  • 5.2.1.c Describe the influence of accessible resources on the development of local and regional communities throughout North America and the United States.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)

• 5.2.2 Examine causes and consequences of movement.

  • 5.2.2.a Identify variables associated with discovery, exploration, and migration.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • The Louisiana Purchase (5-J.1)
    • The Lewis and Clark Expedition (5-J.2)

  • 5.2.2.b Explain migration, trade, and cultural patterns that result from interactions among people, groups, and cultures.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The Louisiana Purchase (5-J.1)
    • The Lewis and Clark Expedition (5-J.2)

  • 5.2.2.c Describe and analyze how specific physical and political features influenced historical events, movements, and adaptation to the environment.

    • Jamestown: the early years (5-G.1)
    • Jamestown: growth of a colony (5-G.2)
    • Plymouth (5-G.3)
    • New England colonies: religion and government (5-H.1)
    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: founding and government (5-H.3)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: founding and government (5-H.5)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The Louisiana Purchase (5-J.1)
    • The Lewis and Clark Expedition (5-J.2)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)
    • Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives (5-J.6)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I (5-J.7)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II (5-J.8)

  • 5.2.2.d Analyze how cooperation and conflict among diverse groups of people contribute(d) to political, economic, and social divisions in the United States.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)
    • The War of 1812: causes (5-J.3)
    • The War of 1812: events and effects (5-J.4)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)
    • Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives (5-J.6)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I (5-J.7)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II (5-J.8)
    • The Civil War: the beginning of the war (5-K.1)
    • The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg (5-K.2)
    • The Civil War: war tactics and the home front (5-K.3)
    • The Civil War: the end of the war (5-K.4)
    • Reconstruction (5-K.5)

  • 5.2.2.e Give examples of the influence of geography on the history of the United States.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • The Louisiana Purchase (5-J.1)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)

5.3 Economics

• 5.3.1 Explain how patterns of trade shaped the development of Early America.

  • 5.3.1.a Identify examples of the productive resources and explain how they are used to produce goods and services. For example: Land, labor, and capital.

  • 5.3.1.b Compare ways in which people and communities exchanged goods and services. For example: Barter and monetary exchange.

  • 5.3.1.c Identify the goods and services that were traded among different cultures and regions.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)

  • 5.3.1.d Describe how patterns of trade evolved within Early America.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (5-H.2)
    • Middle colonies: economy and society (5-H.4)
    • Southern colonies: economy and slavery (5-H.6)
    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (5-J.5)

  • 5.3.1.e Explain some of the challenges that American colonists faced that would eventually lead them to the creation of commercial banks.

5.4 Civics

• 5.4.1 Construct an understanding of the foundations, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.

  • 5.4.1.a Describe and explain examples of individual rights as a foundation of citizenship.

    • The Bill of Rights (5-O.5)

  • 5.4.1.b Give examples of group and individual actions that illustrate civic ideals in the founding of the United States. For example: Freedom, rule of law, equality, civility, cooperation, respect, responsibility, and civic participation.

    • Presidential elections (5-O.7)

  • 5.4.1.c Discuss how the concept of citizenship changed over time in the early American colonies.

• 5.4.2 Investigate the origins, structures, and functions of the United States government.

  • 5.4.2.a Explain the foundational documents and significance of the events that led to the establishment of the United States government. Including but not limited to the Philadelphia Convention, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Iroquois Confederacy, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (5-I.4)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (5-I.6)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (5-I.8)
    • Federal government (5-O.3)
    • The Constitution (5-O.4)
    • The Bill of Rights (5-O.5)

  • 5.4.2.b Identify political principles of American democracy and how the Constitution and Bill of Rights reflect and preserve these principles.

    • The Constitution (5-O.4)
    • The Bill of Rights (5-O.5)

  • 5.4.2.c Explain the origins, structures, and functions of the three branches of the United States government and the relationships among them.

    • Federal government (5-O.3)
    • Checks and balances (5-O.6)

  • 5.4.2.d Describe how the Constitution balances the power of national and state governments.

    • State government (5-O.2)
    • Federal government (5-O.3)

5.5 Personal Financial Literacy

• 5.5.1 Examine how individuals use financial institutions to manage personal finances.

  • 5.5.1.a Differentiate between saving and investing.

  • 5.5.1.b Establish the function of banking.

    • Banks (5-T.1)

  • 5.5.1.c Distinguish between different types of financial institutions such as banks and credit unions, and the services provided. For example: Checking accounts, savings accounts, investments, and loans.

    • Banks (5-T.1)

  • 5.5.1.d Create a way to keep track of money spent and money saved.