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Unit 3 DBQUnit 3 DBQHow to prepare for your essay!
By: Stacy Nunez
Vanessa Bass
Darren Ranoco
Jeth Buhay
A Few Steps to TakeA Few Steps to TakeRead the Prompt CAREFULLYTake a Stance: Yes/No (No middle
ground!) Read and Analyze the Documents,
take notes, underline, etc. Brainstorm for any info you can use
along with the documentsChoose your 3 categories for the
thesis and essay
Example Thesis:Example Thesis:The “Era of Good Feelings”,
traditionally labeled by historians after the period following the War of 1812, is an inaccurate label due to the overwhelming separation within the nation, the issue of slavery, and the exclusive behavior brought out by nationalism.
Three Categories:Three Categories:SectionalismSlaveryNationalism
These are just examples, if you findother topics to discuss and cansufficiently back them up with bothusage of documents and outsideInformation, go for it.
Sectionalism Sectionalism
Document A: Document A: Document Information and what it means: Congress should only have the power to
regulate commerce, not raise taxes on duties in order to raise revenue
Farmers are becoming poor while manufacturers are becoming wealthy
Mainly based on the economic differences between regions; northern factories vs. southern farmers
What you can talk about:Tariff of AbominationsTariff of 1816 – first tariff that protected
American manufacturing from British competition
Document B: Document B: Document Information and what it means:Rapid industrialization can lead to the division
of the North, South, WestBuilding more transportation (roads and
canals) is encouraged to counteract disunionFears sectionalism but believes uniting the
regions together would bring nationalism What you can talk about:American System- created by Henry Clay
which called for tariffs to protect domestic industries and fund internal improvements
Eerie canal – built on states expense
Document E:Document E:Document Information and what it means:Population is greater in the northeast
compared to the south and westSouth and west have a scattered populationHigher population in the north due to industry
and immigrationThe economy was greater in the north
because of the population which caused tension with the south because their economy wasn’t as industrious
The west is still being settled onWhat you can talk about:American System
SlaverySlavery
Document F:Document F:Document information and what it meansThis talks about the Missouri Compromise
dividing the Free states from the slave states Fear of a permanent disunionEvery disagreement and argument will make
the separation much deeper and permanentWhat you can talk aboutMissouri CompromiseDifference in moral and political views on
slavery
Document G:Document G:Document information and what it meansPeople trying to lead slaves to freedom
caught and held in jailMany of them and others being executed for
thisFear is spreading rapidlyWhat you can talk aboutAttempted failed rebellions - Nat Turner’s
rebellionSlave codesCruel treatment – whippings, separation of
families, no education
NationalismNationalism
Document I:Document I:Document Information and what it
meansThis is a map of the nation categorized
by the favored candidate of the 1820 and 1824 elections
Democratic- Republican/Democratic Party
What you can talk aboutThe “Corrupt” Bargain
Other InformationOther InformationSome people wanted the
immigrants out of the countryThe know nothings- group that
didn’t want the immigrants influencing any political views
Use of immigrants for cheap labor, horrible working conditions, indecent living conditions
The Other The Other SideSide
The “Idiot” Paragraph
Document C&D:Document C&D:C- This is a picture depicting a scene from a
Fourth of July celebration in Pennsylvania Shows many people happy, cheering, and showing pride.
D - The document tells how the government recognizes the importance of the states and the power they have within the government and nation.
Other InformationOther InformationNationalism through literature,
many great works created and well known authors emerged.
The development of the education system in the nation.
The second bank of the United States helping with relieving the debt and foreclosure following War of 1812.
It Can Be Said…It Can Be Said…Make sure to reinforce your
thesis without being repetitive Do not waver on your stance at
the end, especially after the Idiot paragraph
Because of the Idiot paragraph make sure your body paragraphs are strong to back you up despite the opposition