Massachusetts State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 5

MA.1. United States History, Geography, Economics, and Government: Early Exploration to Westward Movement: Students study the major pre-Columbian civilizations in the New World; the 15th and 16th century European explorations around the world, in the western hemisphere, and in North America in particular; the earliest settlements in North America; and the political, economic, and social development of the English colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries.

5.1. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Identify different ways of dating historical narratives (17th century, seventeenth century, 1600s, colonial period). (H) 24
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5.2. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Interpret timelines of events studied. (H) 27
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5.3. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Observe and identify details in cartoons, photographs, charts, and graphs relating to an historical narrative. (H, E, C) 15
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5.4. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Use maps and globes to identify absolute locations (latitude and longitude). (G) 29
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5.5. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Identify the location of the North and South Poles, the equator, the prime meridian, Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Hemispheres. (G) 32
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5.6. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Distinguish between political and topographical maps and identify specialized maps that show information such as population, income, or climate change. (G, H, E) 35
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5.7. Concepts and Skills: History and Geography: Compare maps of the modern world with historical maps of the world before the Age of Exploration, and describe the changes in 16th and 17th century maps of the world. (G, H, E) 2
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5.8. Concepts and Skills: Civics and Government: Define and use correctly words related to government: citizen, suffrage, rights, representation, federal, state, county, and municipal. (C) 32
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5.9. Concepts and Skills: Civics and Government: Give examples of the responsibilities and powers associated with major federal and state officials (the President, chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, governor, state senators, and state representatives). (C) 23
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5.10. Concepts and Skills: Civics and Government: Explain the structure of the student's city or town government. (C) 7
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5.11. Concepts and Skills: Economics: Give examples of the ways people save their money and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. (E) 21
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5.12. Concepts and Skills: Economics: Define what an entrepreneur is (a person who has started a business seeking a profit) and give examples from colonial history of an entrepreneur (e.g., Peter Faneuil and Benjamin Franklin). (E) 15
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5.13. Concepts and Skills: Economics: Define profit and describe how profit is an incentive for entrepreneurs. (E) 4
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5.14. Concepts and Skills: Economics: Give examples of how changes in supply and demand affected prices in colonial history (e.g., fur, lumber, fish, and meat). (E, H) 13
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5.15. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Describe the earliest explorations of the New World by the Vikings, the period and locations of their explorations, and the evidence for them. (H, G) 3
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5.16. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Identify the three major pre-Columbian civilizations that existed in Central and South America (Maya, Aztec, and Inca) and their locations. Describe their political structures, religious practices, and use of slaves. (H, G, E) 10
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5.17. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain why trade routes to Asia had been closed in the 15th century and trace the voyages of at least four of the explorers listed below. Describe what each explorer sought when he began his journey, what he found, and how his discoveries changed the image of the world, especially the maps used by explorers (Vasco Nunez de Balboa; John and Sebastian Cabot; Jacques Cartier; Samuel de Champlain; Christopher Columbus; Henry Judson; Ferdinand Magellan; Juan Ponce de Leon; Amerigo Vespucci). (H, G, E) 54
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5.18. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain why the Aztec and Inca civilizations declined in the 16th century (the encounters between Cortez Montezuma). (H) 10
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5.19. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain why the Aztec and Inca civilizations declined in the 16th century (the encounters between Pizarro and the Incas). (H) 6
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5.20. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain why the Aztec and Inca civilizations declined in the 16th century (the goals of the Spanish conquistadors). (H) 15
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5.21. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain why the Aztec and Inca civilizations declined in the 16th century (the effects of European diseases, particularly smallpox, throughout the Western hemisphere). (H) 8
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5.22. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Describe the goals and extent of the Dutch settlement in New York, the French settlements in Canada, and the Spanish settlements in Florida, the Southwest, and California. (H) 46
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5.23. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain the early relationship of the English settlers to the indigenous peoples, or Indians, in North America, including the differing views on ownership or use of land and the conflicts between them (e.g., the Pequot and King Philip's Wars in New England). (H, G, E) 3
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5.24. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Identify some of the major leaders and groups responsible for the founding of the original colonies in North America (Lord Baltimore in Maryland; William Penn in Pennsylvania; John Smith in Virginia; Roger Williams in Rhode Island; John Winthrop in Massachusetts). (H, C) 4
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5.25. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Identify the links between the political principles and practices developed in ancient Greece and such political institutions and practices as written constitutions and town meetings of the Puritans. (H, C) 3
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5.26. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain the reasons that the language, political institutions, and political principles of what became the United States of America were largely shaped by English colonists even though other major European nations also explored the New World (the relatively small number of colonists who came from other nations beside England). (H, C) 8
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5.27. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain the reasons that the language, political institutions, and political principles of what became the United States of America were largely shaped by English colonists even though other major European nations also explored the New World (long experience with self-government). (H, C) 12
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5.28. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain the reasons that the language, political institutions, and political principles of what became the United States of America were largely shaped by English colonists even though other major European nations also explored the New World (the high rates of literacy and education among the English colonial leaders). (H, C) 10
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5.29. Learning Standards: Pre-Columbian Civilizations of the New World and European Exploration, Colonization, and Settlement to 1700: Explain the reasons that the language, political institutions, and political principles of what became the United States of America were largely shaped by English colonists even though other major European nations also explored the New World (England's strong economic, intellectual, and military position). (H, C) 4
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5.30. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: On a map of North America, identify the first 13 colonies and describe how regional differences in climate, types of farming, populations, and sources of labor shaped their economies and societies through the 18th century. (H, G, E) 5
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5.31. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the importance of maritime commerce in the development of the economy of colonial Massachusetts, using the services of historical societies and museums as needed (the fishing and shipbuilding industries). (H, E) 4
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5.32. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the importance of maritime commerce in the development of the economy of colonial Massachusetts, using the services of historical societies and museums as needed (trans-Atlantic trade). (H, E) 4
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5.33. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the importance of maritime commerce in the development of the economy of colonial Massachusetts, using the services of historical societies and museums as needed (the port cities of New Bedford, Newburyport, Gloucester, Salem, and Boston). (H, E) 6
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5.34. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the causes of the establishment of slavery in North America. Describe the harsh conditions of the Middle Passage and slave life, and the responses of slaves to their condition. Describe the life of free African Americans in the colonies. (H, G, E, C) 18
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5.35. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Identify the founders and the reasons for the establishment of educational institutions in the colonies (grammar schools and colleges such as Harvard and the College of William and Mary). (H) 9
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5.36. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the development of colonial governments and describe how these developments contributed to the Revolution (legislative bodies; town meetings; charters on individual freedom and rights). (H, G, E, C) 17
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5.37. Learning Standards: The Political, Intellectual, and Economic Growth of the Colonies, 1700-1775: Explain the reasons for the French and Indian War, how it led to an overhaul of British imperial policy, and the colonial response to these policies (Sugar Act (1764); Stamp Act (1765); Townsend Duties (1767); Tea Act (1773) and the Intolerable Acts (1774); the slogan, 'no taxation without representation'; the roles of the Stamp Act Congress, the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party (1773). (H, C, E) 20
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5.38. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Explain the meaning of the key ideas on equality, natural rights, the rule of law, and the purpose of government contained in the Declaration of Independence. (H, C, E) 12
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5.39. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Describe the major battles of the Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat (Lexington and Concord (1775); Bunker Hill (1775); Saratoga (1777); Valley Forge (1777-1778); Yorktown (1781)). (H) 19
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5.40. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Describe the life and achievements of important leaders during the Revolution and the early years of the United States (John Adams; Benjamin Franklin; King George III; Alexander Hamilton; Thomas Jefferson; James Madison; George Washington). (H, C) 19
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5.41. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Identify the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including its date, its primary author (John Adams), and the basic rights it gives to citizens of the Commonwealth. (C) 6
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5.42. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Explain the reasons for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781 and for its later failure. (H, C) 4
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5.43. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Describe Shays's Rebellion of 1786-1787 and explain why it was one of the crucial events leading to the Constitutional Convention. (H, E, C) 7
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5.44. Learning Standards: The Revolution and the Formation of a Federal Government under the Constitution, 1775-1789: Identify the various leaders of the Constitutional Convention and describe the major issues they debated (distribution of political power; rights of individuals; rights of states; the Great Compromise; slavery). (H, E, C) 21
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5.45. Learning Standards: The Principles and Institutions of American Constitutional Government: Describe the responsibilities of government at the federal, state, and local levels (e.g., protection of individual rights and the provision of services such as law enforcement and the building and funding of schools). (C) 18
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5.46. Learning Standards: The Principles and Institutions of American Constitutional Government: Describe the basic political principles of American democracy and explain how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights reflect and preserve these principles (individual rights and responsibilities; equality; the rule of law; limited government; representative democracy). (C) 7
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5.47. Identify the three branches of the United States government as outlined by the Constitution, describe their functions and relationships, and identify what features of the Constitution were unique at the time (e.g., the presidency and the independent judiciary). (H, C) 13
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5.48. Learning Standards: The Principles and Institutions of American Constitutional Government: Identify the rights in the Bill of Rights and explain the reasons for its inclusion in the Constitution in 1791. (H, C) 6
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5.49. Learning Standards: The Principles and Institutions of American Constitutional Government: Explain how American citizens were expected to participate in, monitor, and bring about changes in their government over time, and give examples of how they continue to do so today. (H, C) 28
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5.50. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Identify the changes in voting qualifications between 1787 and 1820 (e.g., the abolition of property requirements), and compare who could vote in local, state, and national elections in the U.S. with who could vote in England, France, and Russia. (H, C) 10
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5.51. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Explain the events leading up to, and the significance of, the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. (H, C, E, G) 3
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5.52. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Describe the expedition of Lewis and Clark from 1803 to 1806. (H, E, G) 8
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5.53. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Describe the significance and consequences of the abolition of slavery in the northern states after the Revolution and of the 1808 law that banned the importation of slaves into the United States. (H) 21
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5.54. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Describe the causes of the war of 1812 and how events during the war contributed to a sense of American nationalism (British restrictions on trade and impressments; Major battles and events of the war, including the role of the USS Constitution, the burning of the Capitol and the White House, and the Battle of New Orleans). (H) 7
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5.55. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Explain the importance of the China trade and the whaling industry to 19th century New England, and give examples of imports from China. (H) 5
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16.D.2b. Local, State, and United States History: Describe the ways in which participation in the westward movement affected families and communities.

5.57. Learning Standards: The Growth of the Republic: Identify the key issues that contributed to the onset of the Civil War (the debate over slavery and westward expansion; diverging economic interests). (H, E) 9
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