Unit

Topic

Fernando M. Reimers et 31.

5.2
From Colonialism to Democracy: The US Revolution

Themes ICC: interpersonal; ethics; work and mind habits; economic

Region
Length

development; world history; geography; comparative gov—
ernment; arts: literature, visual, and drama; analyze and as—
sess; the use of technology

United States

Nine weeks

Goals and Objectives

3.

Learn to describe the key events leading up to the American
Revolution and the causes of the Revolution; to identify the phil-
osophical tradition of the Enlightenment and its relation to the
Revolution; and to describe the formation of a democratic nation.
Inspire in students an appreciation for a momentous historical
event that set in motion many of the modern systems of governance
used today.

Act by demonstrating an understanding of the historical time line
and philosophical underpinnings of the American. Revolution.

Skills and Knowledge

Students will describe the key events leading up to the American
Revolution and the causes of the Revolution and identify the philosoph—
ical tradition of the Enlightenment and its relation to the Revolution.
Students will describe the formation of a democratic nation.
Students will evaluate the vision of the founders, using many sourc—
es to identify varying perspectives.

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