Unit 1: Taking a Stand

Big Question: Sometimes conditions or situations cause people to take action. If conditions at work are dangerous, for example, people might fight for safety in the workplace. Learning about important issues and why people fight for them helps us understand the importance of being an active citizen. Sometimes conditions or situations cause people to take action. If conditions are dangerous people might fight for safety. Learning about issues and why people fight for them helps us understand the importance of being an active citizen.

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In 1782, Deborah Sampson wanted to fight in the American Revolution. Since women were not allowed to be soldiers in the army, she dressed up as a man and enlisted as Robert Shurtleff. Sampson fought many battles.