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George Washington's Camp Chest

George Washington's Camp Chest

Grade Range: K-12
Resource Type(s): Artifacts, Primary Sources
Date Posted: 7/31/2008

George Washington's well-appointed personal camp chest, or "mess kit," enabled him to dine in a manner reflecting his position as commander of the Continental Army.


National Standards

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades K-4)

Historical Thinking Standard 4: Historical Research Capabilities

4B: Obtain historical data.
 

United States History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Era 3: Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)

1: The causes of the American Revolution, the ideas and interests involved in forging the revolutionary movement, and the reasons for the American victory
 
2: The impact of the American Revolution on politics, economy, and society
 
3: The institutions and practices of government created during the Revolution and how they were revised between 1787 and 1815 to create the foundation of the American political system based on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights
 

World History Standards (Grades 5-12)

Era 7: An Age of Revolutions, 1750-1914

1: The causes and consequences of political revolutions in the late 18th and early 19th centuries
 

Historical Thinking Standards (Grades 5-12)

Historical Thinking Standard 4: Historical Research Capabilities

4B: Obtain historical data from a variety of sources.
 

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Keywords

Washington, George, army, camp, chest, mess kit, continental army, 18th century, 1700s, daily life, soldier

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