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| The Creation of a New Nation (4) |
| | 1. When Does the Revolution End? |
| | 1b. The War Experience: Soldiers, Officers, and Civilians |
|  | The Revolutionary War Experience
 | • Middle School |  | 1 class period |
Discuss the lives of soldiers, officers, and civilians during the Revolutionary War. Have students use the resources provided to write an article about their own trip back in time. Each article should be written from the perspective of someone who lived through the war experience. |
| | 5. George Washington |
| | 5e. Mount Vernon and the Dilemma of a Revolutionary Slave Holder |
| | The Dilemma of a Revolutionary Slave Holder
| • High School • Middle School | | 1 class period |
How could the founding fathers fight so hard for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all when most were guilty of keeping slaves? Examine the dilemma of George Washington's actions through the use of primary documents. |
| | 9. The Expanding Republic and the War of 1812 |
| | The Battle of Baltimore & the Star Spangled Banner
| • Middle School | | 1 class period |
Use this lesson during your study of the War of 1812. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the inspiration behind the writing of the National Anthem, take a tour of Fort McHenry, and conclude with a letter written from the perspective of one who fought in the Battle of Baltimore. |
| | 10. Social Change and National Development |
| | 10a. Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution |
| | America Becomes Modern
| • Middle School | | 1-2 class periods |
Have students create an annotated timeline of events that led to the modernization of America. In addition to the timeline, students will briefly describe the significance of each event and the importance of each individual involved. |
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