Indiana Fifth Grade Social Studies Standards
The American Revolution: 1763 to 1783
5.1.11 Analyze the causes of the Revolution, such as colonial resistance to
British imperial policies, the denial of traditional rights of Englishmen to
American colonists, and taxation without representation.
5.1.12 Identify major British and American leaders and describe their roles
in key events, such as the First and Second Continental Congresses, drafting
and approval of the Declaration of Independence (1776), publication of Common
Sense, and major battles of the Revolutionary War.
5.1.13 Assess the influence of other countries, such as France, Spain,
Russia, Germany, Poland, and the Netherlands, in the American Revolution;
identify individuals from other countries who assisted the American cause.
5.1.14 Identify and evaluate contributions of women during the American
Revolution, including Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren,
and Molly Pitcher.
5.1.15 Explain consequences of the Revolution, including the drafting of
state constitutions and the achievement of independence by the United States.
