U.S. History 1745-1864
Course Outline for the 8th grade year
Text Book: "The American Nation", by Prentice Hall
Revolutionary War Period
Ch. #5-#6
Key Topics:
French and Indian War Pontiac's War Sugar Act Stamp Act
Townshend Act Boston Tea Party Intolerable Acts
Boston Massacre Battles of Lexington and Concord
Olive Branch Petition Strengths and Weaknesses of opposing sides
Major Battles Common Sense Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Paris