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Early America through the Founding of the New Nation

Virginia SOL VUS.2

Describe the political, religious, social, and economic characteristics of the first thirteen colonies.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Describe the reasons for establishing colonies in North America and the individuals and groups involved.
  • Describe European settlement in the Americas, the Great Awakening, and the growth of religious toleration.
  • Describe the development of political self-government and a free-market economic system, including differences among British, Spanish, and French colonial systems.
  • Explain early democratic ideas and practices that emerged during the colonial period, including representative assemblies and town councils.