4TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

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The American RevolutionKey People

• 4TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES
• SS4H4 The student will explain the causes,
  events, and results of the American Revolution.
• d. Describe key individuals in the American
  Revolution with emphasis on King George III,
  George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas
  Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and
  John Adams.

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Essential Question

• Who were the key individuals in the American
  Revolution and why are they remembered today?

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Important People

• King George III

• British king during the American Revolution
• Made colonists pay unfair taxes to help England
  pay for the French and Indian War
• British king who lost the colonies

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Important People

• George Washington

• Soldier during the French and Indian War
• Commander in Chief (leader) of the Continental
  Army
• First President of the United States

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Important People

• Benjamin Franklin

• Colonial leader who was also an inventor and a
  scientist
• Member of the Declaration of Independence
  committee
• Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

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Important People

• Thomas Jefferson

• Leader of the Declaration of Independence
  committee
• Main author of the Declaration of Independence
• Gifted writer
• Third President of the United States

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Important People

• Benedict Arnold

• Former General for the Continental Army
• Turned against the Americans
• Joined the British Army
• Known as an American traitor
• Charged with treason

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Important People

• Patrick Henry

• Political leader from Virginia
• Known for his famous speeches
• Helped inspire the American Revolution with his
  words, Give me liberty, or give me death!

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Important People

• John Adams

• Massachusetts lawyer
• Member of the Declaration of Independence
  committee
• Member of Sons of Liberty
• Protested against the Stamp Act
• Second President of the United States

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Your Challenge

• Create a poster highlighting important facts
  about a key person from the American Revolution.

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The Philadelphia CampaignRebus Writing

• In the 1700's, a favorite amusement was to write
  rebus letters. Pictures represented words. The
  following examples are all from the letter
  published by M. Darly in 1778.

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bee hold BEHOLD
moth er MOTHER
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That is a can. Remember its the 18th century.
can knot CANNOT
b ring BRING
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Your Challenge

• Create a poster highlighting important facts
  about a key person from the American Revolution.

Your poster should include at least 2 facts about
the person. You should use more than 1
rebus. Prepare to present your poster to the
class. Your classmates will try to identify your
key person from the American Revolution, so make
sure the facts are accurate.