Social Studies, United States History and Government, Social Studies, Social Studies (NYS K-12 Framework Common Core)
Commencement, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This video, from History.com's archives, focuses on the Declaration of Independence and America's fight for independence.
Declaration of Independence
http://www.history.com/
SS.11.2.b.1 Students will examine the purpose of and the ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence and consider its long term impact.
SS.E.1.1 The study of New York State and United States history requires an analysis of the development of American culture, its diversity and multicultural context, and the ways people are unified by many values, practices, and traditions.
SS.E.1.3 Study about how the major social, political, economic, cultural, and religious developments in New York State and United States history involves learning about the important roles and contributions of individuals and groups.
SS.C.1.1A Students analyze the development of American culture, explaining how ideas, values, beliefs, and traditions have changed over time and how they unite all Americans.
SS.C.1.1B Students describe the evolution of American democratic values and beliefs as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the New York State Constitution, the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and other important historical documents.
