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Kewaskum School District
5th Grade Social Studies Curriculum
Exploration
o Evaluate the actions and effects of early European explorers in the Americas and/or summarizing the experiences of the Vikings, Marco Polo, Vespucci, Cabot, Balboa, Columbus, and Magellan.
o Analyze the impact the Incas had on ancient civilizations and summarize the results of the Spanish explorations in the Southeast.
o Explain the effect of French and Dutch fur trade on North America.
Colonization
o Analyze the failures and successes of the Roanoke and Jamestown colonies.
o Describe the Spanish and French influences on America.
o Determine the reasons various European groups came to the British colonies and compare/contrast the lifestyle of people in the New England, Middle and Southern colonies.
American Revolution
o Identify the events, which caused the colonies to want to break away from Britain and form their own country.
o Compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental Army and British Army and identify the major battles that were fought during the Revolution that lead our nation to freedom.
o Explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence and the leaders who had an impact on forming our nation.
Government
o Determine why the nation was weak under the Articles of Confederation and describe the debates and compromises related to the U.S. constitution.
o Compare and contrast the three branches of government and the two-house legislature.
o Summarize the provisions of the Bill of Rights and ways in which rights and responsibilities work together in a democracy.
American Expansion
o Describe important explorers and their contributions in gaining new land for the U.S. including Louis and Clark.
o Analyze pioneer life and the difficulties settlers faced.
o Evaluate how the Industrial Revolution brought about great change because of new inventions and new transportation.
Civil War
o Describe the differences between the North and the South.
o Summarize how slavery impacted people in the U.S. and how slaves helped each other by showing resistance including the Underground Railroad.
o Identify the events leading up to the war and reasons for succession. Compare/contrast advantages and disadvantages of both sides in the war by analyzing the reasons for the North’s victory and the South’s surrender.
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