AmericanHistoryI1–ExplorationandColonization:1450–1765(12days)AgeofExplorationSettlementoftheAmericasNewEnglandColoniesMiddleColoniesSouthernColoniesSlaveryNativeAmericansColonialSocietyColonialGovernmentFrenchandIndianWar2–RevolutionaryandConstitutionalDebates:1765–1790(11days)ProtestsRootsofRebellionIndependenceAmericanRevolutionHomeFrontArticlesofConfederationEnlightenmentInfluencesFederalConstitutionFederalistsandAnti-Federalists3–NewNation:1790–1820(10days)Washington’sLegacyFirstPoliticalPartiesJeffersonianDemocracyNativeAmericanConflictWarof1812NationalistArt&LiteratureSuffrageandCitizenshipEraofGoodFeelings4–AgeofJackson:1820–1850(11days)ReformandReligionTranscendentalism&HumanismSlaveryandAbolitionIndustrialRevolutionJacksonianDemocracyIndianRemovalMexican-AmericanWarExpansionandConflictWestwardExpansion5–CivilWarEra:1850–1865(10days)Slavery
SectionalismSecessionNorthversusSouthFirstYearsoftheCivilWar1861-1862LastYearsoftheCivilWar1863–1864WarEffortWar’sEndandImpact6–Reconstruction:1865–1880(7days)ReconstructionNewSouthAfricanAmericanFreedomFrontierUrbanCulture61daystotal/19daysneeded
1–ExplorationandColonization:1450-1765Objectives§ Analyzehoweconomic,political,social,military,religious,andethnicfactorsinfluencedexplorationandsettlement(3.1,3.2,3.3)§ Analyzethecauses,destination,contributionandresponsetoimmigration(3.4)§ Analyzetheeconomicandculturalissuesandconflictsandthecompromisesthatresulted(4.2,4.4)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Explainhowjudicial,legislative,andexecutiveactionsaffectedthedistributionofpowerbetweenlevelsofgovernment(5.2)§ Explainreasonsforinvolvementinwarandtheinfluenceofwaroninternationalaffairs,Americanpolitics,economyandsociety(6.2,7.1,7.2,7.3)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
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AgeofExplorationNationsandindividualsmotivatedbypower,wealthandadventuremayexperiencesettlementandexplorationdifferentlyAnationmaychoosetocolonizeotherregionsoftheworldtoexpanditseconomicpowerGovernmentpolicycandirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeople
ExplaintheProtestantReformation,GloriousRevolutionanddefeatofSpanishArmadaascausesofexplorationandsettlementDescribetheinfluenceofmercantilism,triangulartradeandcashcropsonexplorationandsettlementExplaintheroleofnavigationtechnology,enclosure,jointstockcompanies,andheadrightsysteminthesettlementoftheAmericasDescribetheimperialconflictbetweenEngland,SpainandFranceandexplainhowitimpactedthesettlementoftheAmericas
ProtestantReformationGloriousRevolutionSpanishArmadaMercantilismTriangularTradeCashcropsCaravelAstrolabeCompassEnclosureJointStockCompanyHeadRightSystem
Literature:VoyagesofColumbusCollaboration:ColumbusonTrialResource:VoyagesofColumbusResource:ExplorersResource:SpanishArmada
SettlementoftheAmericas
Identifythefirstmajorsettlementsin
HumphreyGilbert
Scaffold:ColonialStatus
Nationsandindividualsmotivatedbypower,wealthandadventuremayexperiencesettlementandexplorationdifferentlyAnationmaychoosetocolonizeotherregionsoftheworldtoexpanditseconomicpowerIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesmotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeGeographicfactorscanshapethemigration,settlementandculturaldevelopmentwithinaregionForcesthatpushorpullvariousgroupstomovetoaparticularplaceorregionmayfactorintoitsculturaldevelopment
NorthAmericaanddescribethechallengestheyfacedDescribetheorganizationofthecoloniesandthedistributionofpowerSummarizetheinfluenceofMagnaCarta,BillofRightsandCommonLawineconomicsandpoliticsSummarizetheEuropeanrelationshipwithNativeAmericansExplaintheimpactofsettlementonNativeAmericansReadJohnSmith’sGeneralHistoryofVirginiaasjustificationforexplorationandsettlementandtheexperiencesencountered
WalterRaleighRoanokeJamestownJohnSmith“StarvingTime”PowhatanMagnaCartaBillofRightsCommonLawHouseofBurgessesMayflowerCompactPlymouth
Collaboration:LostColonySimulationLiterature:JohnSmith’s“AStarvingTime”Literature:SettlementoftheAmericasLiterature:PeoplesofAmericaLiterature:TheMayflowerCompactWebquest:SettlementoftheAmericas-www.ushistory.org-2athru2fResource:JamestownTimeline
NewEnglandIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesmotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeRegionsmayexperiencedifferencesineconomicgrowth,politicalsystemsandsocialstructuresduetogeographicandculturaldiversityDiverseindividualsandgroupsthat
Explaintheinfluenceofgeography,society,andcultureondevelopmentDescribethedevelopmentofNewEnglandeconomy&economicopportunityIdentifythegroupsthatsettledtheNewEnglandcoloniesDescribetheorganizationofthecoloniesandthedistributionofpower
CommercialeconomyProprietarycolonyRoyalColonyMassachusettsRhodeIslandConnecticutNewHampshirePuritansRogerWilliamsJohnWinthropAnneHutchinsonFundamentalOrdersofConnecticut
Literature:CityUponaHillLiterature:FundamentalOrdersofConnecticutLiterature:PuritansWebquest:NewEnglandColonies-www.ushistory.org-3athru3e
settleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityofthatregionandinfluenceitsdevelopmentGeographicfactorscanshapethemigration,settlementandculturaldevelopmentwithinaregionForcesthatpushorpullvariousgroupstomovetoaparticularplaceorregionmayfactorintoitsculturaldevelopment
DistinguishtheNewEnglandcoloniesfromtheMiddleandSoutherncoloniesintermsofeconomy,cultureandgovernmentExplainhowPuritansandothergroupscontributedtoculturaldiversityanddevelopmentReadthewritingsofRogerWilliams,JohnWinthrop&AnneHutchinsonfortheinfluenceofreligiononcoloniallife
MiddleColoniesIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesmotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeRegionsmayexperiencedifferencesineconomicgrowth,politicalsystemsandsocialstructuresduetogeographicandculturaldiversityDiverseindividualsandgroupsthatsettleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityofthatregionandinfluenceitsdevelopmentGeographicfactorscanshapethemigration,settlementandculturaldevelopmentwithinaregionForcesthatpushorpullvarious
Explaintheinfluenceofgeography,societyandcultureondevelopmentDescribethedevelopmentofmiddlecolonieseconomy&economicopportunityIdentifythegroupsthatsettledtheNewEnglandcoloniesDescribetheorganizationofthecoloniesandthedistributionofpowerDistinguishtheMiddleColoniesfromtheNewEnglandandSoutherncoloniesintermsofeconomy,cultureandgovernmentExplainhowQuakersandothergroupscontributedtoculturaldiversityanddevelopment
SubsistenceagricultureProprietarycolonyRoyalcolonyNewJerseyNewYorkPennsylvaniaMarylandDelawareQuakersWilliamPenn
Webquest:MiddleColonies–www.ushistory.org–4athru4d
groupstomovetoaparticularplaceorregionmayfactorintoitsculturaldevelopment
ReadthewritingsofWilliamPennfortheinfluenceofreligiononcoloniallife
SouthernColoniesIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesmotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeRegionsmayexperiencedifferencesineconomicgrowth,politicalsystemsandsocialstructuresduetogeographicandculturaldiversityDiverseindividualsandgroupsthatsettleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityofthatregionandinfluenceitsdevelopmentGeographicfactorscanshapethemigration,settlementandculturaldevelopmentwithinaregionForcesthatpushorpullvariousgroupstomovetoaparticularplaceorregionmayfactorintoitsculturaldevelopment
Explaintheinfluenceofgeography,societyandcultureondevelopmentDescribethedevelopmentofsoutherneconomy&economicopportunityIdentifythegroupsthatsettledtheNewEnglandcoloniesDescribetheorganizationofthecoloniesandthedistributionofpowerDistinguishtheSoutherncoloniesfromtheMiddleandNewEnglandcoloniesintermsofeconomy,cultureandgovernmentExplaintheroleofindenturedservitudeinsettlingthesoutherncolonies
PlantationeconomyCashcropsHeadrightsystemProprietarycolonyRoyalcolonyVirginiaNorthCarolinaSouthCarolinaGeorgiaIndenturedservitude
Webquest:SouthernColonies-www.ushistory.org-5athru5e
SlaveryWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroupsitmayalsolimitopportunitiesdueto
DescribehowAfricansenduredthetrialsoftheMiddlePassageExplainthereasonsforenslavementofAfricans
Trans-atlanticslavetradeSlaveEmpiresMiddlePassageSlavecodesChattelslavery
Literature:JohnWesleyonSlaveryWebquest:Slavery-www.ushistory.org-6athru6g
discriminationandracismCulturaldiffusionmaycomeattheexpenseofculturaltraditions
DescribetheuseofslavelaborDescribehowAfricanslaveculturesurvived
OverseerDriverHouseholdservantsManumissionOraltraditionandfolklore
NativeAmericansGovernmentpolicycandirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroupsitmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismCulturaldiffusionmaycomeattheexpenseofculturaltraditionsCulturaldiversityderivedfromreligious,ethnicandgeographicandclassdifferencemaycreateconflict
DescribebeliefsoflandownershipSummarizetheEuropeanrelationshipwithNativeAmericansExplaintheimpactofKingPhillip’sWar,PequotandTuscaroraWarsonexpansionandpoliticaldevelopmentExplaintheimpactofsettlementonNativeAmericans
IroquoisConstitutionKingPhillip’sWarMetacometPequotWarTuscaroraWar
Literature:IroquoisconstitutionWebquest:NativeAmericans–www.ushistory.org–1athru1d
ColonialSocietyCulturaldevelopmentanddifferencessometimesleadtoopenrebellionand/orwarIdeasofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,voluntarygroupingsDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesand
DescribethelivingconditionsofcolonistsExplainhowlawscontributedtoeconomicopportunitywithinthecoloniesDescribethereligiousfreedomsofthecoloniesExplainhowtheGreatAwakeningchangedreligion,educationandfamilyvalues
Primogeniture&inheritancelawsGreatAwakeningJonathanEdwardsGeorgeWhitefieldSalemWitchTrials
Scaffold:ColonialComparisonLiterature:WitchcraftinSalemWebquest:TheGreatAwakening-www.ushistory.org-7bWebquest:WitchcraftinSalem-www.ushistory.org-3gResource:RaceintheColoniesResource:ReligionintheColonies
principlestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemNationalidealsofteninfluenceanindividualsorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplacewithinsociety
SummarizetheSalemWitchTrialsandexplainhowtheytransformedfromanisolatedconflicttoanopenrebellion
Resource:SocialClassintheColonies
ColonialGovernmentGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeoplePoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleand/ornationsIdeasofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,voluntarygroupingsDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemNationalidealsofteninfluenceanindividualsorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplacewithinsociety
SummarizetheinfluenceofMagnaCarta,BillofRightsandCommonLawineconomicsandpoliticsSummarizeBacon’sRebellionandtheRegulatorMovementandexplainhowtheytransformedfromanisolatedtoconflicttoanopenrebellion
MagnaCartaBillofRightsCommonLawBacon’sRebellionNathanielBaconWilliamBerkeleyRegulatorMovementWilliamTryon
Webquest:Bacon'sRebellionandtheRegulatorMovement-www.ushistory.org-7eResource:ColonialGovernment
FrenchandIndianWar
ExplaintheimpactofimperialconflictbetweenBritain,FranceandSpain
NavigationActsFrenchandIndianWar
Collaboration:NavigationActs
Warresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
(NavigationActs)ListthecausesandconsequencesoftheFrenchandIndianWar(Proclamationof1763)Identifytheturningpointsofthewarandassesstheirimpactonitsoutcome
SevenYearsWarGeorgeWashingtonIroquoisFt.DuquesneQuebecMontrealTreatyofParisProclamationof1763
Literature:Proclamationof1763Webquest:FrenchandIndianWar-www.ushistory.org-8bthru8dResource:FrenchandIndianWar
2–RevolutionaryandConstitutionalDebates:1765-1790Objectives§ Analyzethepolitical,economicandculturalissuesandconflictsandthecompromisesthatresulted(4.1,4.2,4.4)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Explainhowjudicial,legislative,andexecutiveactionsaffectedthedistributionofpowerbetweenlevelsofgovernment(5.2)§ Explainreasonsforinvolvementinwarandtheinfluenceofwaroninternationalaffairs,Americanpolitics,economicsandsociety(6.2,7.1,7.2,7.3)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
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ProtestsPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleandnationsDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
ExplaintheroleofmercantilismintherelationshipbetweenEnglandandthecoloniesSummarizethechangesincolonialandEnglishrelationshipduetoFrenchandIndianWarDescribetheactionsoftheBritishParliamentascauseforAmericanindependenceExplaintheroleofself-governmentandEnglishcolonialpolicyinAmericanIndependenceGivetheprotestsoftheAmericancolonists(taxationandsalutaryneglect)ReadJamesOtis’sRightsoftheBritishColonistsAssertedandJohnDickinson’sLettersofaPennsylvaniaFarmerandsummarizetheirviewson
MercantilismSalutaryneglectAlbanyPlanofUnionSugarActCurrencyActQuarteringActStampActTownshendActsJamesOtisJohnDickinson
Scaffold:StampActandRepresentationLiterature:ResolutionsoftheStampActCongressLiterature:JamesOtis“RightsoftheColonistsAsserted”Resource:ProblemsaftertheFrenchandIndianWarResource:IdeasofRevolutionResource:TimelineofIndependenceResource:Protests
independence
RootsofRebellionPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleandnationsDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystem
ExplainhowcommitteesofcorrespondencespreadideasoflibertyandindependenceExaminetheroleoftheFoundingFathersinthecauseofAmericanindependenceDescribetheactionsoftheBritishParliamentascauseforAmericanindependenceIdentifytheturningpointsinthefightforindependenceandassesstheirimpact
CommitteesofCorrespondenceSonsofLibertySamuelAdamsJohnHancockPatrickHenryBostonMassacreTeaActBostonTeaPartyCoerciveActsIntolerableActsFirstContinentalCongress
Literature:PatrickHenry“GiveMeLibertyorGiveMeDeath”Literature:ProtestingtheTeaActLiterature:DaughtersofLibertyResource:BostonTeaParty
IndependencePoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleandnationsDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystem
IdentifytheturningpointsinthefightforindependenceandassesstheirimpactSummarizethecausesofAmericanindependenceReadThomasPaine’sCommonSense,andsummarizeitsimpactonAmericanindependenceReadThomasJefferson’sDeclarationofIndependenceandexplainitsimportanceinindependence
ThomasPaineLexingtonandConcordSecondContinentalCongressOliveBranchPetitionGeorgeWashingtonContinentalArmyThomasJeffersonDeclarationofIndependence
Collaboration:HistoriansandtheCauseforIndependenceLiterature:ThomasPaine’sCommonSenseLiterature:ThomasPaine’sAmericanCrisisLiterature:Loyalist’sResponsetoCommonSenseLiterature:AccountsofLexingtonLiterature:DeclarationofIndependenceLiterature:OliveBranchPetition
Resource:Independence
AmericanRevolutionPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleandnationsWarresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
GivethecausesandconsequencesoftheAmericanRevolutionReconstructtheeventsoftheAmericanRevolutionIdentifytheturningpointsofthewarandassesstheirimpactonitsoutcomeDescribethedifficultiesoftheAmericanRevolution
GeorgeWashingtonContinentalArmyMinuteMenHessiansCharlesCornwallisEthanAllenBenedictArnoldBunkerHillTiconderogaTrentonSaratogaYorktonSavannahCharlestonTreatyofParis
Resource:BenedictArnoldResource:WarintheNorthResource:WarintheSouthResource:EndingtheWar
HomeFrontPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnot
IdentifythestrengthsandweaknessoftheBritishandAmericanforcesandassesstheirimpactonthewarAssesstheimpactofthewaroncommunitiesandcitizensExplainthedivisionbetweenPatriotsandLoyalistsandassessitsimpactExplaintheroleofindependenceingrantingfreedomtocolonists
PatriotsLoyalistsInalienablerightsAbigailAdamsRepublicanMotherhoodJudithMurrayRichardAllenYeomanArtisans
Literature:LettersofAbigailandJohnAdams
dependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalideasofteninfluenceanindividual’sorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplaceinsocietyNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryoneArticlesofConfederationGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleGovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternaldebatesthatleadtoconflictand/orcompromiseDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemAnationmayagreeonvaluesandprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeonthepracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationofthosesamevaluesandprinciplesGovernmentscanbestructuredinordertoaddresstheneedsanddesiresofthegoverned
Describethestructure,powerandauthorityoftheArticlesofConfederationExplainhowtheArticlesofConfederationimpactedthedistributionofpowerandcreatedpoliticalconflictAssesstheflawsoftheArticlesofConfederationandexplainhowtheyledtoanewsystemofgovernmentExplaintheimpactoftheLandOrdinanceof1785andNorthwestOrdinanceof1787’sonsettlementSummarizeShay’sRebellionandexplainitsimpactonAmericansystemsofgovernment
ArticlesofConfederationLandOrdinanceof1785NorthwestOrdinanceof1787Shay’sRebellion
Literature:Foreigner’sViewontheArticlesofConfederationResource:ArticlesofConfederationResource:ProblemsoftheArticlesResource:Shay’sRebellion
PerceptionsofpowercanleadtotensionandconflictEnlightenmentInfluencesGovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternaldebatesthatleadtoconflictand/orcompromiseNationalidealsofteninfluenceanindividualsorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplacewithinsocietyGovernmentscanbestructuredinordertoaddresstheneedsanddesiresofthegoverned
SummarizetheideasofAdamSmithandexplainhowhisWealthofNationsinfluencedAmericancapitalismGivetheEnlightenmentphilosophesandexplaintheirideasaswellastheroleofEnlightenmentthinkersinthecreationofAmericandemocracy
AdamSmithJeanJacquesRousseauBarondeMontesquieuVoltaireJohnLockeThomasHobbesPopularsovereigntySeparationofpowersChecksandBalancesFederalismRepublicanismSocialContractCapitalism
Scaffold:HobbesandLocke
FederalConstitutionGovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternaldebatesthatleadtoconflictand/orcompromiseDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemAnationmayagreeonvaluesandprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeonthepracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationofthosesamevaluesandprinciples
GivethereasonsforfederalsystemofgovernmentanddescribeitsstructureSummarizethedifferentopinionsofrepublicanismandthedebatesoftheConstitutionalConvention(VirginiaandNewJerseyPlans)ExplainthereasonsforthefailureofcompromiseinregardstoslaveryanddescribehowtheThree-FifthsCompromiseaddedtosectionaltensionDescribehowtheConnecticutCompromisegavepowertothe
FederalismConstitutionalConventionVirginiaPlanNewJerseyPlanThree-fifthsCompromiseConnecticutCompromise
Literature:DebateonFederalPowerLiterature:DebateonChecksandBalancesLiterature:DebateonRepresentationLiterature:DebateonSlaveryResource:ConstitutionalConventionResource:RolesintheConstitutionalConventionResource:MembersoftheConstitutionalConvention
GovernmentscanbestructuredinordertoaddresstheneedsanddesiresofthegovernedPerceptionsofpowerandauthoritycanleadtotensionandconflictThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhoareatoddsonhowtobestgovernLeaderscanmodifytheinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesThedistributionofpowerandauthoritymaychangeintimesoftensionandconflict
federalgovernmentComparetheConstitutiontotheArticlesofConfederationandassesstheimportanceofsignificantchanges
Resource:WritingtheConstitutionResource:TheExecutiveBranch
FederalistsandAnti-FederalistsGovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternaldebatesthatleadtoconflictand/orcompromiseDiversegroupsofpeoplemayhavetoagreeuponsharedvaluesandprinciplestoformandmaintainaviablepoliticalandeconomicsystemAnationmayagreeonvaluesandprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeonthepracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationofthosesamevaluesandprinciples
DescribehowtheConstitutiondistributedpowerandcreatedpoliticalconflictSummarizetheFederalistandAnti-federalistdebateonfederalpowerandexplaintheriseofpoliticalpartiesGivethereasonsfortheBillofRightsExplaintheroleoflawinincreasingfederalauthorityandsectionalismDescribethechangesincultureandinstitutionsthatcreatednew“American”culture
FederalistsFederalistPapersAnti-FederalistsBillofRights
Collaboration:PopularGovernmentLiterature:DebateontheBillofRightsLiterature:BenjaminFranklinandtheConstitutionLiterature:Anti-FederalistViewsLiterature:FederalistNo.10Literature:FederalistNo.21Literature:FederalistNo.51
GovernmentscanbestructuredinordertoaddresstheneedsanddesiresofthegovernedPerceptionsofpowerandauthoritycanleadtotensionandconflictThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhoareatoddsonhowtobestgovernLeaderscanmodifytheinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesThedistributionofpowerandauthoritymaychangeintimesoftensionandconflict
3–NewNation:1790–1820
Objectives§ Explainhowenvironmental,culturalandeconomicfactorsandracialandethnicgroupsinfluencedpatternsofmigrationandsettlement(3.2,3.3)§ AnalyzethepoliticalandeconomicissuesandconflictsthatimpactedtheUnitedStatesandthecompromisesthatresulted(4.1,4.2)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Explainhowjudicial,legislative,andexecutiveactionsaffectedthedistributionofpowerbetweenlevelsofgovernment(5.2)§ ExplainhownationaleconomicandpoliticalinterestssetthedirectionofUSforeignpolicy(6.1)§ Explainreasonsforinvolvementinwarandtheinfluenceofwaroninternationalaffairs,Americanpolitics,economicsandsociety(6.2,7.1,7.2,7.3)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
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Washington’sLegacyGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignrelationsofanationAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictand/orcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporary
IdentifytheproblemsfacedbythenewnationSummarizetheroleofWashingtoninstrongnationalgovernmentDescribethegovernmentresponsetoWhiskeyRebellionExplaintheimpactofAlexanderHamilton’seconomicplan(ReporttoCongressontheSubjectofManufacturers)ExplainhowtheJudiciaryActof1789increasedfederalauthorityandsectionalismGivethereasonsforneutralityandisolationismintheFrenchRevolutionExplaintheimpactofJay’sTreatyand
GeorgeWashingtonAlexanderHamiltonJohnAdamsThomasJeffersonJohnJayWhiskeyRebellionHamilton’sEconomicPlanReportontheSubjectofManuf.JudiciaryActof1789NeutralityandIsolationFrenchRevolutionJay’sTreatyPinckney’sTreatyChiefCornplanter
Literature:WashingtononForeignPolicyResource:ForeignPolicywithBritain
issuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesandactionsthatpromotenationalgrowthandcreatesectionaltensionanddebateAnation’seconomicdevelopmentvariesbyregionwhichleadstosectionalismEconomicpoliciescanencouragegrowthandsectionalismLeaderscanmodifyinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalism
Pinckney’sTreatyonforeignpolicy,expansionandsectionalism
FirstPoliticalPartiesPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignrelationsofanationAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictand/orcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromise
DescribetheroleofJeffersonandHamiltoninshapingeconomics,politicsandpoliticalpartiesComparetheviewsoftheDemocratic-RepublicansandtheFederalistsTracetheforeignanddomesticissuesthatdividedthefirstpoliticalpartiesDescribethegovernmentresponsetoXYZAffair
JohnAdamsAlexanderHamiltonFederalistsThomasJeffersonJamesMadisonDemocratic-RepublicansXYZAffairElectionof1796AlienandSeditionActsKentuckyandVirginiaResolutionsNullification
Scaffold:Democratic-RepublicansandFederalistsCollaboration:PoliticalPartyPlatformsLiterature:AlexanderHamiltononFederalPowerLiterature:ThomasJeffersononFederalPowerLiterature:AlienAct
GovernmentpoliciesandactionsthatpromotenationalgrowthandcreatesectionaltensionanddebateAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhooftentimesdifferonhowbesttogovernLeaderscanmodifyinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalism
SummarizechangesoftheElectionof1796anddescribethedistributionofpowerExplainhowtheAlienandSeditionActsincreasedfederalauthorityandsectionalismExplainhowtheKentuckyandVirginiaResolutionsincreasedsectionalism
Literature:SeditionActLiterature:KentuckyResolutionsLiterature:VirginiaResolutionsResource:ForeignPolicywithFrance
JeffersonianDemocracyGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeand
SummarizethechangesoftheElectionof1800anddescribethedistributionofpowerExplainhowMarburyv.MadisonincreasedfederalauthorityandsectionalismDescribetheLouisianaPurchase’sinfluenceonsettlement,expansion,federalauthorityandsectionalismDescribeLewisandClarkexpedition’s
ThomasJeffersonElectionof1800TwelfthAmendmentRevolutionof1800AgrarianDemocracyConventionof1800Marburyv.MadisonJudicialReviewJohnMarshallLouisianaPurchaseLewisandClarkExpeditionOregonTrailBarbaryWar
Collaborative:Embargoof1807Literature:Jefferson’sInauguralAddress
impactthedomesticandforeignrelationsofanationAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictand/orcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesandactionsthatpromotenationalgrowthandcreatesectionaltensionanddebateLeaderscanmodifyinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalism
influenceonsettlementandexpansionExplaintheroleoftradeintheBarbaryWarListthecausesandconsequencesoftheBarbaryWarExplaintheimpactoftheEmbargoof1807onsectionalism
Embargoof1807
NativeAmericanConflictGovernmentpolicycandirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroupsitmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismCulturaldiffusionmaycomeattheexpenseofculturaltraditions
ExplaintheimpactoftheTreatyofGreenvilleandtheTreatyofFt.WayneonsettlementandexpansionDescribeNativeAmericanpolicy(SenecaChiefCornplanter’sAddresstoGeneralWashington)ExplaintheimpactofsettlementonNativeAmericansIdentifythecausesforandturning
CornplanterFallenTimbersLittleTurtleTreatyofGreenvilleTippecanoeWilliamHenryHarrisonTecumsehTheProphetTreatyofFt.Wayne
Collaborative:TreatyofGreenville
Culturaldiversityderivedfromreligious,ethnicandgeographicandclassdifferencemaycreateconflictTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
pointsofNativeAmericanresistanceandassesstheirimpactonNativeAmericanpolicy
Warof1812GovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignrelationsofanationAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalism
TracetheforeignissuesthatledtotheWarof1812DeterminethechallengesexperiencedbytheUSduringtheWarof1812ListthecausesandconsequencesoftheWarof1812ExplainmaritimerightsascauseofthewarDescribetheroleofBritishandFrenchtradeDescribeRoleoftheWarHawksExplainnationalismasaresultofthewarExplaintheimpactoftheTreatyofGhentonforeignpolicyandsectionalism(HartfordConvention)
JamesMadisonHenryClayImpressmentSeizureDumpingWarHawksUSSChesapeakeUSSConstitution“Ironside”BattleofNewOrleansAndrewJacksonFortMcHenry/BattleofBaltimoreLakeChamplain/BattleofPlattsburgTreatyofGhentStatusquoantebellumHartfordConventionSecession
Resource:MadisonasPresident
Warresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
NationalistArt&LiteratureArt,literatureandmusicoftenreflectaregion’sornation’sinterestinterests,valuesandconflictsNationalideasofteninfluenceanindividual’sorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplaceinsociety
DescribehowartandliteraturereflectednationalismReadtheliteratureofPhilipFrenau,NathanielHawthorneandtheKnickerbockersinordertodescribetheinterestsandvaluestheyrepresentedExplore19thC.Romanticisminordertodescribethevirtuesofcommonpeople
PhilipFrenauNathanielHawthorneKnickerbockersWashingtonIrvingJamesFennimoreCooperNoahWebsterRomanticismEdgarAllanPoeNeoclassicismHudsonRiverSchool
SuffrageandCitizenshipDiverseindividualsandgroupsthat
Identifythemajorethnicandracialgroupsofthenationandassesstheircontributionstosociety
GermanScotch-IrishNativeAmericans
Resource:SuffrageintheConstitution
settleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityofthatregionandinfluenceitsdevelopmentTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalideasofteninfluenceanindividual’sorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplaceinsocietyNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
Assessthepoliticalfreedomsofwomen,AfricanAmericansandNativeAmericansandimmigrantsinthenewnationReadAbigailAdamsinordertodescribewomen’sviewsonequalityReadPhillisWheatleyinordertodescribeAfricanAmericans’viewsonequality
SlavesFreemenDebtors/WageearnersWomenSuffragePropertyrightsAbigailAdamsPhillisWheatley
EraofGoodFeelingsGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeoplePoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignrelationsofanationAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictand/orcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesandactionsthat
DescribethechangesintheElectionof1816anditsimpactonthedistributionofpowerDistinguishbetweennationalistandsectionalistforcesineconomics,politicsandsocietyExplainhowtheTariffof1816contributedtosectionalismDescribetheimpactoftheAmericanSystemDescribetheimpactofthePanicof1819ExplaintheroleofAdams-OnisTreatyinexpansion
Electionof1816JamesMonroeAdams-OnisTreatyHenryClayMissouriCompromiseTariffof1816AmericanSystemPanicof1819MonroeDoctrineMcCullochv.MarylandGibbonsv.Ogden
Collaborative:MonroeDoctrineLiterature:Clay’sAmericanSystemResource:MonroeDoctrine
promotenationalgrowthandcreatesectionaltensionanddebateAnation’seconomicdevelopmentvariesbyregionwhichleadstosectionalismEconomicpoliciescanencouragegrowthandsectionalismLeaderscanmodifyinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallengesForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalism
ExplainhowtheMissouriCompromisecontributedtosectionalismExplainhowtheMonroeDoctrineincreasedfederalauthority,politicalandeconomicpowerExplainhowSupremeCourtDecisionsimpactedthepowerofthefederalgovernment
4–AgeofJackson:1820-1850
Objectives§ Explainhowenvironmental,culturalandeconomicfactorsandracialandethnicgroupsinfluencedpatternsofmigrationandsettlement(3.2,3.3)§ Analyzepolitical,economic,social,religiousandculturalissuesandconflictsandthecompromisesandreformsthatresulted(4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Explainhowjudicial,legislative,andexecutiveactionsaffectedthedistributionofpowerbetweenlevelsofgovernment(5.2)§ ExplainhownationaleconomicandpoliticalinterestssetthedirectionofUSforeignpolicy(6.1)§ Explainreasonsforinvolvementinwarandtheinfluenceofwaroninternationalaffairs,Americanpolitics,economicsandsociety(6.2,7.1,7.2,7.3)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
TopicsandConcepts
Tasks
Vocabulary
Resources&Activities
ReformandReligionDesireforselfimprovementandthecommongoodcaninfluencepeopletoreformthemselvesandsocietyMovementsforchangeandreformoftenbecomenecessarywhentherelationshipbetweenanationanditsidealsareconflictingReformmovementsrequiretheleadershipandparticipationofvariousindividualsandgroupsThestrategiesusedtoachievereformproducevaryingdegreesofsuccessandoppositionNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
Explaintheroleofreligiousvalues,politicalideasandeconomicchangeinsocialreformExplaintheroleoftheSecondGreatAwakeninganditsimpactonculturalgroupsExploretheviewsonequalityofElizabethStanton,LucretiaMott,SusanAnthony,LucyStoneandtheSenecaFallsConventionReadSojournerTruth’s“AintIaWoman”andsummarizeherviewsonequalityExplainthesignificanceofthewomen’smovementandchangefromrepublicanmotherhoodtocultofdomesticity
SecondGreatAwakeningCharlesG.FinneyElizabethStantonLucretiaMottSusanAnthonyLucyStoneSenecaFallsConventionDeclarationofSentimentsRepublicanmotherhoodCultofDomesticityDorotheaDixRehabilitationHoraceMannCommonschoolsNormalschoolsUtopiancommunitiesBrookFarmOneidaNewHarmony
Literature:HoraceMannLiterature:DeclarationofSentimentsLiterature:SojournerTruth“Ain’tIaWoman”Resource:SenecaFallsConvention
ExplainthesignificanceofDorotheaDix’smentalillnessandHoraceMann’seducationreformsDescribetheroleofreformincreatingademocraticsocietyDescribehowBrookFarm,Oneida,andNewHarmonymettheidealsofutopiancommunitiesEvaluatetheeffectivenessofreformmovements
Transcendentalism&HumanismArt,literatureandmusicoftenreflectaregion’sornation’sinterestinterests,valuesandconflictsNationalideasofteninfluenceanindividual’sorgroup’sperceptionsofthemselves,theircountryandtheirplaceinsociety
ReadtheworkofRalphWaldoEmersonandsummarizehisviewsondemocraticsocietyandexplaintheinfluenceofTranscendentalismReadtheworkofHenryDavidThoreauandsummarizehisviewsondemocraticsocietyandexplaintheinfluenceofTranscendentalismReadtheworkofWaltWhitmanandsummarizehisviewsondemocraticsocietyandexplaintheinfluenceofHumanism
TranscendentalismRalphWaldoEmerson“Self-Reliance”HenryDavidThoreau“CivilDisobedience”HumanismWaltWhitmanLeavesofGrass
SlaveryandAbolitionDesireforselfimprovementandthecommongoodcaninfluencepeopletoreformthemselvesandsocietyMovementsforchangeandreform
InterpretthedifferentviewsindefenseandcondemnationofslaveryExplainthesignificanceoftheabolitionistmovementDescribetheimpactofslaveryon
AbolitionAlexisdeTocquevilleJohnCalhounFrederickDouglasWilliamLloydGarrisonSojournerTruthHarrietJacobs
Resource:AbolitionResource:FrederickDouglas
oftenbecomenecessarywhentherelationshipbetweenanationanditsidealsareconflictingReformmovementsrequiretheleadershipandparticipationofvariousindividualsandgroupsThestrategiesusedtoachievereformproducevaryingdegreesofsuccessandoppositionTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
AfricanAmericans(plantationlife&slavereligion)ExploretheviewsofFrederickDouglas,WilliamLloydGarrison,SojournerTruth,HarrietJacobsindefenseofequalityReadFrederickDouglas“WhattoaSlaveistheFourthofJuly”andsummarizehisviewsonequalityExplaintheimpactofNatTurner’sRebellion
GrimkeSistersDenmarkVesseyNatTurner
IndustrialRevolutionAnation’seconomicdevelopmentvariesbyregionwhichleadstosectionalismEconomicpoliciescanencouragegrowthandsectionalismIndividualrisks,aspirationsandingenuityoftenleadtoinnovation,growthandprogress
DescribetheIndustrialRevolution’simpactonsettlementandcultureExplaintheLowellSystem’simpactonnortherneconomiesDescribethecontributionsofethnicminoritiestoindustrialgrowthGivethenewtechnologiesoftheIndustrialRevolution(steamboat,telegraph,railroad)SummarizethechanginglivingconditionsofAmericansandimmigrantsduetotechnology
SamuelSlaterCottagesystemFactorysystemLowellsystemRobertFultonSteamboatSamuelMorseTelegraphBaltimoreandOhioRailroadEerieCanalEliWhitneyInterchangeablePartsCottonGinCyrusMcCormickMechanicalReaperJohnDeere
Activity:MorseCodetranslatorResource:IndustrialRevolution
Explaintheimpactofagricultureandindustrybyregion(EerieCanalandCottonGin)Distinguishbetweennationalistandsectionalistinventions
SteelplowEliasHoweSewingMachineCharlesGoodyearRubber
JacksonianDemocracyPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictandcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesthatpromotenationalgrowthcancreatetensionanddebateAnation’seconomicdevelopmentvariesbyregionwhichleadstosectionalismEconomicpoliciescanencouragegrowthandsectionalismAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpolitical
Describethechangesintheelectionof1824and1828andexplainthedistributionofpowerExplaintheroleofeconomicpolicyonsectionalismandstates’rightsissues(Tariffof1828andNationalBank)ExplaintheroleoflawinincreasingfederalauthorityandsectionalismDescribehowpoliticalpartiesincludedequalityandfreedominpoliticalpartyplatforms(WhigsandDemocrats)ExplaintheimpactofAndrewJackson’spoliticalscandalDescribethebenefitsofJacksonianDemocracytothecommonmanSummarizeJohnCalhoun’sSCExpositionandProtestandexplainhowitincreasedsectionalism
Electionof1824JohnQuincyAdamsAndrewJacksonCorruptBargainElectionof1828SpoilssystemKitchencabinetTariffof1828TariffofAbominationsNationalBankPetBanksWhigsDemocratsSCExpositionandProtestNullificationSecession
Write-to-Learn:IssuesduringtheJacksonYearsWrite-to-Learn:ChangesduringJackson’sPresidencyResource:NullificationCrisisResource:Issuesof1828Resource:Electionof1828
andeconomicapplicationThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhooftentimesdifferonhowbesttogovernLeaderscanmodifyinstitutionsofgovernmentinresponsetochallenges
IndianRemovalGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismCulturaldiffusionmaycomeattheexpenseofculturaltraditionsCulturaldiversityderivedfromreligious,ethnicandgeographicandclassdifferencemaycreateconflictTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
ExplaintheimpactofsettlementandmigrationonAmericanIndiansExplaintheinfluenceofNativeAmericansonsettlementReadtheworkofEliasBoudinotandsummarizehisviewsonNativeAmericanrightsGivethereasonsforIndianRemoval
SequoyahEliasBoudinotIndianRemovalActWorcesterv.GeorgiaTrailofTears
Resource:AndrewJacksononIndianRemovalResource:CherokeeRemoval
Mexican-AmericanWarGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationForeignpolicyisguidedbypoliticalandeconomicinterestsandmayencouragenationalismorsectionalismWarresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwar
TracetheterritorialexpansionoftheUSandassessitsimpactExplaintheroleofmanifestdestinyascausefortheMexicanAmericanWarExplaintheMexicanWarassectionalconflictDescribetheanti-WarsentimentoftheMexicanAmericanWarSummarizeJamesK.Polk’sandJohnO’Sullivan’sdefenseofexpansionSummarizeHenryDavidThoreau’scritiqueofexpansion
ManifestDestinyWebster-AshburtonTreatyElectionof1844“54’40orFight”JamesK.PolkJohnO’SullivanHenryDavidThoreauImpresarioStephenAustinAntonioLopezdeSantaAnaRepublicofTexasTheAlamoSamHoustonZackaryTaylorWinfieldScott
Resource:Electionof1840Resource:Mexican-AmericanWarLiterature:HenryDavidThoreau’s“CivilDisobedience”
Nationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
ExpansionandConflictGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleGovernmentpoliciesandactionsthatpromotenationalgrowthcancreatesectionaltensionanddebate
ExplaintheimpactoftheMexicanWar,TreatyofGuadalupeHidalgoandGadsdenPurchase’sonsettlement,expansion,politicalsecurityandnationalismDescribethesectionalistcompromisesoftheMexicanAmericanWarDescribetheroleofMexicanAmericanWarineconomicdevelopmentExplainthefailureofcompromiseinregardstoslaverySummarizeHenryClay’sandDanielWebster’sdefenseofnationalism
TreatyofGuadalupe-HidalgoGadsdenPurchaseDavidWilmotWilmotProvisoNorthernDemocratsSouthernDemocratsWhigsHenryClayDanielWebsterElectionof1848LewisCassPopularSovereigntyFreeSoilParty
WestwardExpansionIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesmotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeDiverseindividualsandgroupsthatsettleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityanddevelopmentofthatregion
GivethereasonsformovingwestandexplaintheroleofmanifestdestinyDescribetheconflictbetweengroupsmovingwestDescribethediscriminationagainstgroupsmovingwest(Mormons)GivetheconsequencesoftheCaliforniaGoldRush(Forty-niners)
MormonsJosephSmithBinghamYoungMormonTrailSanteFeTrailForty-ninersNativismIrishimmigrantsGermanimmigrantsChineseimmigrants
GovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismImmigrantsareoftenchallengedwitheconomichardshipanddiscriminationTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
5–CivilWarEra:1850–1865
Objectives§ Explainhowenvironmental,culturalandeconomicfactorsandracialandethnicgroupsinfluencedpatternsofmigrationandsettlement(3.2,3.3)§ Analyzethepolitical,economic,socialandculturalissuesandconflictsandthecompromisesthatresulted(4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Explainhowjudicial,legislative,andexecutiveactionsaffectedthedistributionofpowerbetweenlevelsofgovernment(5.2)§ Explainreasonsforinvolvementinwarandtheinfluenceofwaroninternationalaffairs,Americanpolitics,economics,andsociety(6.2,7.1,7.2,7.3)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
TopicsandConcepts
Tasks
Vocabulary
Resources&Activities
SlaveryDesireforselfimprovementandthecommongoodcaninfluencepeopletoreformthemselvesandsocietyMovementsforchangeandreformoftenbecomenecessarywhentherelationshipbetweenanationanditsidealsareconflictingReformmovementsrequiretheleadershipandparticipationofvariousindividualsandgroupsThestrategiesusedtoachievereformproducevaryingdegreesofsuccessandoppositionTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupings
Tracetheevolutionandimpactoftheslavery/abolitiondebateExplaintheinfluenceoftheUndergroundRailroadExplainthesignificanceoftheabolitionistmovementReadUncleTom’sCabinandsummarizetheviewsofslaveryandexplainitsimpactontheslaverydebate
UndergroundRailroadConductorStationSlavecatcherHarrietTubmanHarrietB.StoweUncleTom’sCabinFrederickDouglasDavidWalkerSojournerTruth
Literature:ASlave’sLettertohisMasterLiterature:UncleTom’sCabinResource:Slaveryv.Abolition
NationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryoneSectionalismPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictandcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesthatpromotenationalgrowthcancreatetensionanddebateAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhooftentimesdifferonhowbesttogovern
ExplaintheimpactofexpansiononslaveryExplainthefailureofcompromiseinregardstoslaveryExplaintheinfluenceofgovernmentactiononsettlement(Kansas-NebraskaAct)GivethecausesandconsequencesoftheofthePanicof1857ExplainhowtheCompromiseof1850,Kansas-NebraskaActandDredScottaddedtosectionalconflictExplainhowtheFugitiveSlaveActaddedtosectionalconflict
JohnCalhounDanielWebsterHenryClayCompromiseof1850FugitiveSlaveActPopularSovereigntyElectionof1852RepublicanPartyDemocraticPartyKnow-NothingsKansasNebraskaActBleedingKansasBorderRuffiansSackofLawrenceBrooks-SumterIncidentElectionof1856DredScottv.SanfordPanicof1857Douglas-LincolnDebatesFreeportDoctrineJohnBrown’sRaidonHarper’sFerry
Literature:FugitiveSlaveActLiterature:JohnBrown’sAddresstotheCourtResource:Kansas-NebraskaAct
SecessionPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeand
Describethechangesintheelectionof1860anditsimpactonthedistributionofpower
Electionof1860SouthernDemocratsNorthernDemocrats
Resource:Electionof1860
impactthedomesticandforeignaffairsAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternalconflictandcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanresultinpoliticalconflictandcompromiseGovernmentpoliciesthatpromotenationalgrowthcancreatetensionanddebateAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswhooftentimesdifferonhowbesttogovern
DescribehowtheRepublicanPartyincludedfreedomandequalityintheirplatformIdentifythesecedingstatesandexplaintheirreasonsfordoingsoReadAbraham’sLincoln’sFirstinauguraladdressandsummarizehisviewsonsecession
ConstitutionUnionPartyRepublicanPartyUnitedStatesofAmericaConfederateStatesofAmericaBorderStatesJeffersonDavisFortSumter
Resource:RolesinElectionof1860Resource:LincolnandtheUnionResource:Lincoln’sFirstInauguralAddress
NorthversusSouthRegionsmayexperiencedifferencesineconomicgrowth,politicalsystemsandsocialstructuresduetogeographicandculturaldiversityDiverseindividualsandgroupsthatsettleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityofthatregionandinfluenceitsdevelopment
AssesstheadvantagesanddisadvantagesoftheNorthandSouthduringthewarIdentifyandassessthestrategiesandturningpointsofthewarDescribethesocialandculturalviewsandattitudesoftheNorthandSouthattheoutbreakofwarandexplainhowtheyinfluencedthewarandits
YankeesSecessionists/RebelsSouthernCodes/Chivalry“Dixie”“BattleHymnoftheRepublic”UlyssesS.GrantGeorgeMcClellanRobertE.LeeThomas“Stonewall”JacksonWilliamT.ShermanWinfieldScott
Collaborative:NorthversusSouth
outcomeDescribetheCivilWaras“irrepressibleconflict”
AnacondaPlan
FirstYearsoftheCivilWar1861-1862Warresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
IdentifyandassessthestrategiesandturningpointsofthewarDescribethechangesinwarfareandassesstheirimpactontheoutcomeofthewarReadtheEmancipationProclamationanddescribeitsimpactonfederalpower
BullRunHampton’sRoadMerrimacandMonitorIroncladsSevenDaysBattleSecondBullRunAntietamEmancipationProclamationFredericksburgFortMcHenry&FortDonelsonShiloh
LastYearsoftheCivilWar1863-1864Warresultswhenanation’seconomicandpoliticalinterestsarethreatenedandhaveinternationalconsequencesPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshift
IdentifyandassessthestrategiesandturningpointsofthewarDescribethechangesinwarfareandassesstheirimpactontheoutcomeofthewarReadGettysburgAddressandsummarizeitsviewsonequality
ChancellorsvilleGettysburgGettysburgAddressVicksburgPetersburgSeigeofAtlanta
Literature:GettysburgAddressResource:GettysburgAddressResource:GettysburgandVicksburg
WarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwar
WarEffortGovernmentpolicycanpromoteanddirectthemigrationandsettlementofpeopleGovernmentpoliciesandactionsthatpromotenationalgrowthcancreatesectionaltensionanddebatePoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwarWarcaninfluencethepolitical
ExplaintheroleofAbrahamLincolninstrongnationalgovernmentDescribetheeconomicimpactofwarmobilizationExplaintheimpactoftheMorrillLandGrant,HomesteadActandExodustersonexpansion
IncometaxGreenbacksConscriptionHabeasCorpusPeaceDemocrats/CopperheadsElectionof1864MorrillLandGrantHomesteadActExodustersClaraBartonAmericanRedCross
Literature:Lincoln’sSecondInauguralAddress
Resource:DraftRiotsResource:Lincoln’sSecondInauguralAddressResource:LincolnandWartimePolitics
decisionsandparticipationofcitizensandleadersAnation’sgovernmentcanassumemorepowerandauthorityduringwar
War’sEndandImpactPoliticalandpopularopinionofwarcanshiftWarscaninfluencesocialviewsandideasanddeterminethedegreeofparticipationofcitizensCiviliansandtheirgovernmentswilleconomicallysacrificeandsufferbecauseofwarNationshavedifficultyfinancingwarsandovercomingtheresultsofwarWarcaninfluencethepoliticaldecisionsandparticipationofcitizensandleadersAnation’sgovernmentcanassumemorepowerandauthorityduringwar
ExplaintheimpactoftheCivilWaronregionaleconomiesandculturesDescribetheconsequencesofbattlesonsoutherneconomiesExplaintheimpactofsecessiononthestrengthofthefederalgovernment
TotalWarSherman’sMarchtotheSeaAppomattoxCourthouseJohnWilkesBooth
Resource:ImpactoftheWar
6-ReconstructionEra:1865–1880
Objectives§ Explainhowenvironmental,culturalandeconomicfactorsandracialandethnicgroupsinfluencedpatternsofmigrationandsettlement(3.2,3.3)§ Analyzevoluntaryandinvoluntaryimmigrationintermsofcauses,destination,contribution,andresponse(3.4)§ Analyzetheeconomic,political,socialandculturalissuesandconflictsthatimpactedtheUnitedStatesthroughReconstructionandthecompromises
thatresulted(4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4)§ Summarizehowphilosophical,ideological,andreligiousviewsonfreedomandequalitycontributedtothedevelopmentofAmericanpoliticaland
economicsystems(5.1)§ Analyzetherelationshipbetweeninnovation,developmentandprogressandtheperceptionandattainmentoftheAmericanDream(8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4)
TopicandConcept
Task
Vocabulary
Resources
ReconstructionPoliticalrelationshipscanchangeandimpactthedomesticandforeignaffairsbetweenpeopleandnationsAgovernmentfoundedonthedivisionofpowerandauthoritymayendureinternalandexternaldebatesthatcanleadtoconflictand/orcompromiseAleader’sresponsetocontemporaryissuescanleadtoconflictorcompromiseAnationmayagreeonvaluesonprinciplesphilosophically,butdisagreeontheirpracticalpoliticalandeconomicapplicationThepowertogoverninademocraticsystemisdividedamonggroupswho
ExplaintheimpactofAndrewJohnson’spoliticalscandalExplaintheimpactofRadicalReconstructionGivethecausesandconsequencesofthePanicof1873Describethechangesintheelectionof1876ExplaintheInfluenceofUlyssesS.Grant’spoliticalscandalExplainhowtheCompromiseof1877impactedfederalauthority
TenureofOfficeActRadicalRepublicansThaddeusStephensFreedmen’sBureauPanicof1873Electionof1876Compromiseof1877
Literature:ThaddeusStephen’sSpeechtoCongressResource:Reconstruction
oftentimesdifferonhowbesttogovernNewSouthRelationshipsbetweenindividualsangroupsmaychangeaseconomiccircumstanceschangeCulturaldiversityderivedfromreligious,ethnicandgeographicandclassdifferencemaycreateconflict
ExplainwhyReconstructioncametoanendanditspoliticalandeconomicimpactongroupsExplaintheimpactofReconstructiononfederalpowerDescribethebenefitsforscalawagsandcarpetbaggers
KKKSouthernRedemption/SolidSouthScalawagCarpebagger
Resource:AftermathofReconstruction
AfricanAmericanFreedomTheideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
DescribetheimpactofnewfreedomonAfricanAmericanmigrationExplaintheeffectsofReconstructiononfreedslavesDescribetheimpactofthe13,14and15AmendmentsDescribetheeconomicbenefitsforfreedslaves
GreatMigrationThirteenthAmendmentFourteenthAmendmentFifteenthAmendmentJimCrowBlackCodes
TheFrontierIndividualsandgroupsaresometimesaremotivatedtorelocateandtakerisksinordertoimprovetheirqualityoflifeRegionsmayexperiencedifferencesineconomicgrowth,politicalsystems,andsocialstructuresdueto
ExplainthereasonsformovingWestandtheroleofmanifestdestinyDescribetheconflictbetweengroupsmovingwestDescribethediscriminationagainstracialandethnicgroupsmovingwestExplaintheimpactoftechnological
ChineseimmigrantsIrishimmigrantsTranscontinentalRailroadRefrigeratorCarWindmillBarbedwireAirbrakesSteamturbine
culturalandgeographicdiversityThedevelopmentoftechnologyandindustryencouragesimmigration,urbandevelopment,andethnicdiversityDiverseindividualsandgroupsthatsettleintoaparticularregionshapetheculturalidentityanddevelopmentofthatregionWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismImmigrantsareoftenchallengedwitheconomichardshipanddiscrimination
innovationsofthefrontier(barbedwire,farming,airbreaks,steamturbines)
IndianWarsWhileexpansionandsettlementmayofferopportunitiesforvariousgroups,itmayalsolimitopportunitiesduetodiscriminationandracismCulturaldiffusionmaycomeattheexpenseofculturaltraditionsCulturaldiversityderivedfromreligious,ethnicandgeographicandclassdifferencemaycreateconflict
DescribetheimpactofsettlementonAmericanIndiansDescribetheinfluenceofNativeAmericansonsettlementExplainthereasonsforandimpactofAmericanIndianremoval
TreatyofFt.LaramieSandCreekMassacreLittleBigHornWoundedKneeDawesSeveraltyAct
Theideaofcitizenshipconfersequalrightsunderthelawandisnotdependentoninherited,involuntarygroupingsNationalidealsmaynotalwaysbeattainableorequitableforeveryone
UrbanCultureThedevelopmentoftechnologyandindustryencouragesimmigration,urbandevelopment,andethnicdiversityImmigrantsareoftenchallengedwitheconomichardshipanddiscriminationIndividualrisks,aspirationsandingenuityoftenleadtoinnovation,growthandprogress
ExplainthefactorsthatledtotheriseofurbancultureDescribethechangesinlivingconditionsforAmericansduetotechnologyGivethecontributionsofethnicminoritiestoindustrialgrowthDescribethepoliticalandeconomicdiscriminationofethnicminoritiesExplaintheriseofnativism
NativismOrderoftheStar-SpangledBannerForty-eightersKnowNothingsNaturalizationActof1870Harper’sWeekly