Introduction
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Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Describe the progress of the war, including the battles of Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga and Yorktown, and indicate each battle's significance
- Explain the contributions to the American Revolution by key leaders, including George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette
Essential Questions
- What were the major events of the American Revolution and who were the significant figures involved in the conflict on both sides?
Enduring Understandings
- The American Revolution was the culmination of decades of growing tensions between Britain and the colonists due to economic, social, and political factors.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: United States History I standards: 3, 3.1, and 3.2.