---
title: "SS4H1: American Revolution Overview (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SS4H1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SS4H1
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - grade-4
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# SS4H1: American Revolution Overview

Explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: Grade 4, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/grade-4.md

## Expectations

- **SS4H1.a**: Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America: French and Indian War, 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan "no taxation without representation," the activities of the Sons of Liberty, the activities of the Daughters of Liberty, Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party.
- **SS4H1.b**: Describe the influence of key individuals and groups during the American Revolution: King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, John Adams, Paul Revere, and Black regiments.
- **SS4H1.c**: Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
- **SS4H1.d**: Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.