Independence DayNational Social Studies Standards: Grades K-4: Time, Continuity, and Change: II - c. Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past Individuals, Groups, & Institutions: V - e. Identify and describe examples of tension between an individual's belief and government policies and laws. Power, Authority, and Governance: VI - c. Give examples of how government does or does not provide for the needs and wants of people Civic Ideals and Practices: X - Identify the key ideals of the American democratic form of government |
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