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Georgia Standards of Excellence Related to the American Revolution

Georgia Performance Standards (GSE) for American Government and the American Revolution focus on understanding the causes, key events, and impact of the war, particularly regarding Georgia's role (Loyalists/Patriots, Kettle Creek, Savannah). Standards emphasize analyzing the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation's weaknesses, and the creation of the U.S. Constitution.

❱ Key Georgia Standards (GSE) - American Revolution & Government
  • Causes and Impact: Analyze the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, and “no taxation without representation.”
  • Georgia's Role: Examine the impact of the Revolution on Georgia, including the split between Loyalists and Patriots, and key battles like the Battle of Kettle Creek and the Siege of Savannah.
  • Key Documents: Analyze the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, declaration) and the three Georgia signers.
  • Government Formation: Evaluate the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the subsequent creation of the U.S. Constitution.
  • Key Figures: Identify the influence of individuals such as Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton, Elijah Clarke, and Austin Dabney.

❱ Grade-Specific Focus

These standards are designed to ensure students understand the shift from colonial status to an independent nation with a structured government.

  • 4th Grade (SS4H1, SS4H2): Covers causes (Stamp Act, Tea Party), key figures (Washington, Jefferson), major battles, and the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • 8th Grade Georgia Studies (SS8H3, SS8H4): Focuses on Georgia’s specific role in the revolution, the impact of the Proclamation of 1763, and the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution.
  • High School U.S. History (SSUSH3, SSUSH4, SSUSH5): Analyzes the ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of the Revolution, including the move toward independence and the development of the new government.

For more information, visit: https://inspire.gadoe.org/standards