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SS8H3Georgia in the Revolution

Analyze the role of Georgia in the American Revolutionary Era.

Appears in: Social Studies, Grade 8

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Expectations

  • SS8H3.a

    Explain the causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia; include the French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and the Stamp Act.

  • SS8H3.b

    Interpret the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration) and identify the three Georgia signers of the document.

  • SS8H3.c

    Analyze the significance of the Loyalists and Patriots as a part of Georgia's role in the Revolutionary War; include the Battle of Kettle Creek and Siege of Savannah.

  • SS8H3.d

    Analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and explain how those weaknesses led to the writing of a new federal Constitution.

Georgia Milestones coverage

  • Social Studies Grade 8 (EOG) · History

    History

    about 50% of the test · 23 points These points are shared with other standards, so count them once and never add them up per standard.

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