UNIT 1:
Regions of the United States
Essential Questions:
✦ How does location impact the way people live?
✦ What factors contributed to the different ways of life in each region?
UNIT 2:
Migration
Essential Questions:
✦ Why do people migrate from one place to another?
✦ How do migrations impact a region or the country?
UNIT 3:
Causes of the American Revolution
Essential Questions:
✦ What events led up to America declaring independence from Great Britain?
✦ Who were the leaders on both sides? Who had power?
✦ Who else played a role in the war?
UNIT 4:
Effects of the American Revolution
Essential Questions:
✦ How did our founding documents shape our nation, resolve conflicts,
and establish citizens’ right?
Important Terms: Bill of Rights, checks and balances,
Declaration of Independence, inalienable rights, United States Constitution, etc.