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Since 1996, the theme at Colonial Williamsburg
has been "Becoming Americans"
This theme is composed of storylines that present Williamsburg's
colonial history to our guests with consistent yet multifaceted
interpretations.
Following is a listing of the individual
storylines and the major components included in a curriculum
to prepare students to make full use of the dynamic and
engaging theme of "Becoming Americans."
Storylines for Elementary School
Study Visits
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Choosing Revolution traces the development of the new nation by exploring the complex decisions every Virginian faced — continued loyalty to the crown or separation.
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Enslaving the Colonies is critical for an understanding of colonial society. The institution of enslaving African Virginians permeated all aspects of life in the colony.
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Redefining American Families explores the effects of changes in society between black, white, and Native American families that resulted in the development of a new American family.
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"Becoming Americans" Elementary
School Study Visit Objectives
Colonial Williamsburg's "Becoming Americans"
Study Visits are designed to address Social Studies curriculum
standards relating to a broad range of both general and
specific disciplines.
Objective 1: Identify issues
of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution.
Objective 2: Discuss the
sacrifices and choices faced by Virginia colonists on the
eve of the Revolution and the results of those same sacrifices,
contributions, and choices.
Objective 3: Describe the
interactions of people within the institution of slavery.
Objective 4: Explain and
give examples of how language, literature, the arts, traditions,
beliefs, and values contribute to the development and transmission
of culture.
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Historic Triangle