SS10.5.5

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 5

Students know:

The location of the various colonies was based upon many factors such as geographic location, landforms, and climate. Colonial development was often influenced by the desire for religious freedom.
Many distinguishing factors of colonial governments continue to influence the development of the United States.

Students are able to:

Students understand that:

That a variety of geographic, religious, and socio-political factors influenced the location of the various colonial settlements.
The emerging colonial governments had lasting effects still evident today.