What is America?

Geography: States, Oceans, Capitals, Presidents, National Holidays, the Flag

Study Unit 1

Colonial Period and Independence

Declaration of Independence, Colonists and Colonies

Study Unit 2

The Constitution

Principles of American Democracy, Federalist Papers, Bill of Rights, Amendments

Study Unit 3

System of Government

Branches of Government: the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch

Study Unit 4

People

Presidents, Current Leaders, Important Civil Rights Leaders, Political Parties, Founders

Study Unit 5

1800s

Issues and Details of the Civil War

Study Unit 6

1900s - Now

World War I and II, Civil Rights Movement, 9/11

Study Unit 7

Rights and Responsibilities

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens and People in the US, Participating in the Democracy

Study Unit 8