SS.912.AA.2.1 Describe the contributions of Africans to society, science, poetry, politics, oratory, literature, music, dance, Christianity and exploration in the United States from 1776-1865.

Instruction includes contributions of key figures and organizations (e.g., Prince Hall, Phillis Wheatley)

Lesson Who Was Prince Hall?

Lesson American Heroes Series: Phillis Wheatley

SS.912.AA.2.3 Compare the influences of individuals and groups on social and political developments during the Early National Period.

Instruction includes the contributions of key figures (e.g., Crispus Attucks, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley, James Armistead Lafayette).

Lesson American Heroes Series: Crispus Attucks

Lesson American Heroes Series: Salem Poor

Lesson American Heroes Series: James Armistead Lafayette

SS.912.AA.2.7 Analyze the contributions of founding principles of liberty, justice and equality in the quest to end slavery.

Instruction includes the contributions of key figures in the quest to end slavery as the nation was founded (e.g., Elizabeth “Mum Bett” Freeman).

Lesson American Heroes Series: Elizabeth Freeman (Mum Bett)

SS.912.AA.2.8 Examine the range and variety of specialized roles performed by slaves.

Lesson Who Was Prince Hall?

SS.912.CG.1.3 Explain arguments presented in the Federalist Papers in support of ratifying the U.S. Constitution and a republican form of government.

Lesson Rule of Law and Federalist Paper #81

SS.912.CG.1.4 Analyze how the ideals and principles expressed in the founding documents shape America as a constitutional republic.

Students will identify key individuals who contributed to the founding documents (e.g., Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, George Mason).

Lesson Founding Fathers: Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Lesson Founding Fathers: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Mason, John Jay

SS.912.CG.2.3 Explain the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state and national levels.

Lesson Elections: History and Federal, State and Local Elections

Lesson Elections: Registration, Primary v. General, Educated Voter

SS.912.CG.2.9 Explain the process and procedures of elections at the state and national levels.

Lesson Elections: History and Federal, State and Local Elections

Lesson Elections: Registration, Primary v. General, Educated Voter