• write and explain ways in which British laws impacted the colonies. • identify the roles of colonial figures and groups, including the Patriots and Loyalists.

• describe specific events events and consequences of rebellion, including the Boston Tea Party.

• define sources of unity among the colonies and their leaders.

• explain ways in which the Declaration of Independence reflected the perspectives of the time.

• identify major battles of the American Revolution and the contributions of key individuals.

• share viewpoints of groups such as women, free and enslaved African Americans, and indigenous peoples during the American Revolutionary period.

• tell how French and Spanish involvement impacted the outcome of the war and the effect of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 on the development of the United States.

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