Social Studies - 5th Grade (2024)
Lesson Plans

Strand 2: Road to Self-Government

Students will examine British colonial policies that led colonists to becoming Loyalists, Patriots, or neutral leading up to the American Revolution. They will recognize how the actions of key individuals influenced the outcome of the Revolution. Students will explain how the colonists prevailed in gaining their independence and summarize significant ideas in the Declaration of Independence.

Compelling Questions:

• What motivated some groups to be revolutionary, some to be loyalists, and others to be neutral?
• In what ways was the American Revolution a war of ideas?
• Under what circumstances did the Declaration of Independence justify rebellion?
• What are factors that may lead to victory in war?

Standard 5.2.2

Summarize the most significant ideas found in the Declaration of Independence.

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