George Washington, John Adams, Jefferson's Administration, Growth of Nationalism and the War of 1812

Syllabus for Unit 4:

Vocabulary Quiz Date

10/24/13

Group Work (Classwork)

War of 1812 Document Shuffle- 10/24/13

TEST REVIEW: Test Date: Monday, 10/28/13

HONORS:

Marbury v. Madison

Judiciary Act of 1789

Neutrality Proclamation 1793

Washington D.C.

XYZ Affair

Election of 1800 as a revolution

War of 1812

War Hawks

Alien and Sedition Acts

Impressment

Pinckney's Treaty

Jay's Treaty

Lewis and Clark

The Louisiana Purchase

Strict construction v. loose construction

Democratic-Republicans vs. Federalists

Hamilton's Economic Plans

Jefferson vs. Hamilton

James Madison and his Congress

Midnight Judges vs the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

College Prep:

Thomas Jefferson

Marbury v. Madison

Judiciary Act 1789

Hamilton's Economic Plan

Proposal for Washington D.C.

Whiskey Rebellion

XYZ Affair

War of 1812

John Adams' presidency

Alien and Sedition Acts

Washington's Cabinet

Pinckney's Treaty

presidency of James Madison

War Hawks

Lewis and Clark

loose construction vs. strict construction

Alexander Hamilton

Hartford Convention

Virginia and Kentucky Resolution

Edmond Genet

Neutrality

Both:

Free Response Choices:

1.     Write your definition of democracy. Use this definition to argue that Jefferson or Hamilton was the better spokesperson for democratic government in the 1790’s.

2.     Before 1790, American leaders denounced political parties. Explain why, nonetheless, political parties came into existence and what function they performed in the early Republic.

Homework Assignments:

10/18/13- Louisiana Purchase Worksheets DUE 10/22/13

10/24/13- War of 1812- Document Shuffle DUE 10/25/13

10/25/13- Madison War of 1812- Review Questions DUE: 10/28/13

10/29/13- DBQ- Thomas Jefferson & Jeffersonian Democracy DUE: 11/1/13

Shaping a Nation: PowerPoint & TEST REVIEW

Test Preparation:

Things to know:

• Bill of Rights
• the 10th Amendment
• Ratification of the Constitution
• Shays' Rebellion [causes, effects]
• Land Ordinance of 1785: 

1. What it was

2. What the funds were used for

• Why was the Constitution finally ratified?
• The reason why it was so difficult to create a system of Government in the U.S.
• Key conflicts in the Constitutional Convention
• The NJ Plan
• The VA Plan
• The Great Compromise
• the 3/5ths Compromise and the Argument of the N. and S.
• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
• Republican Motherhood
• Checks and Balances
• Slavery in the Constitution
• Powers of the central government in the Articles of Confederation
• Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

Free Response for College Prep Classes:

1.     What was really at stake in the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists? Did the Federalists win primarily because of their superior political skills or because they had a clearer view of the meaning of the Revolution and the future of the United States

2.     What are two ways the Constitution limits majority rule in the United States?

Essay for HONORS: [THIS MEANS MY HONORS CLASS]

To what extent was the new constitution    necessary? [this question will be followed by 6 Documents you must interpret and then utilize in your essay. It is beneficial to you to understand the historical significance of the Constitution i.e.- Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists, and the Articles of Confederation]

Review for The American Revolution Test

Note: Be sure to understand the economic aspects of the Revolution [i.e.- Causes of Taxes, What Taxes were Created, Effects of Taxes; influence of economics in regards to the Declaration of Independence (the grievances)]

Notes:

Dual-Path Graph:

Colonies

Independent Country

Things to know:

1. Proclamation of 1763
2. The Battle of Saratoga
3. Thomas Paine's Common Sense
4. The Declaration of Independence
5. Battle of Lexington
6. Townshend Acts
7. Olive Branch Petition
8. King George's Reaction to the Olive Branch Petition
9. John Locke's: life, liberty, and the pursuit of property vs. Thomas Jefferson: unalienable rights
10. The Sons of Liberty
11. The Role of Women in the Revolution
12. the Battle of Yorktown
13. Foreign involvement in the Revolution
14. French Support in the American Revolution: military, diplomatic, economic support
15. Marquis de Lafayette
16. Treaty of Paris, 1783
17. Abigail Adams

• Document Based Questions:
• The communication of information during a war is always essential. During the Revolutionary War, information was conveyed for various purposes and by various methods.
• 3 Documents will be provided to analyze and comment on.

• Refer to the Literature from Abigail Abams “Remember the Ladies” (http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/abigail-adams-urges-husband-to-remember-the-ladies)

Free Response Essay: Choose 1 from the following:

1.     What was the Revolutionary movement at its core really all about? The amount of taxation? The right of Parliament to tax? The political corruption of Britain and the virtue of America? The right of a king to govern America? The colonies’ growing sense of national identity apart from Britain? Was the Revolution truly a radical overturning of government and society? – the usual definition of a “revolution” – or something far more limited or even “conservative” in its defense of traditional rights?

2.     Analyze the effect of the French and Indian War and its aftermath on the relationship between Great Britain and the British colonies. Confine your response to the period from 1754 to 1776.

Honors:

•     15 Multiple Choice [3 pts. ea.]
•       3 DBQs [5 pts. ea.]
•       2 short answers [5 pts. ea]
•       1 essay [30 pts.]

Please remember the following during your essays:

1. Do not use First Person (I or We)
2. Do not use "In conclusion", obviously it is "in conclusion" if it's at the end of your essay. This phrase is redundant and not needed. It is understood. Try reading your sentence without the words "In conclusion", and it will still make sense.
3. Please remember to utilize THESIS STATEMENTS
1. A thesis statement is the organization of your essay in 1 sentence.
1. What will you be talking about in the body paragraphs?
2. If you find yourself asking "so what?" after reading your thesis statement, you know you need to include more detail.

Example of a good thesis: "England's relationship with their North American colonies worsened in the aftermath of the French and Indian War due to exaggerated debt for restitution and increased tension over disputed land in the Ohio Valley."

Example of a bad thesis: "The colonies and England suffered in their relationship due to the aftermath of the French and Indian war."

Which one of these had you asking: "So What?"

    4. Watch your tense conjugations. Historical papers usually deal in the past [what a novel idea!], therefore you should use the past tense of verbs. Don't change verb tenses in one sentence.

Unit 2- Independence [1763-1783]

Unit 2 takes us through the American Revolution.

Essential Questions: Did the US Constitution violate principles established in the Declaration of Independence?

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the US Constitution?

Some key things to focus on consist of the taxes levied on the colonists and philosophies stemming from the Enlightenment era.

Creating a table in your notes with the categories of: Economic, Political, and Social

  [i.e.: Economic = Stamp Act [enacted in 1774 on all paper products, legal papers etc., Repealed.] etc. 

will assist you as well as a different chart with the key people of the Revolution and their Political or Military Strategy

  [i.e. Thomas Jefferson- lawyer, architect of the Declaration of Independence; inspired by John Locke ("Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Property"); Deist] etc. 

Power Points:

•  Homework for the Chapter/Unit
• Tuesday, 9/17- Chapter 4 Outline, and Chapter 4, Section 1 Question #4
• Thursday, 9/19- Common Sense Handout
• Friday, 9/20- Declaration of Independence Handout

• Test Date:
• Friday, 9/27- American Revolution Test

• Project Due Date:
• Thursday, 9/26

Revolution Newspaper Project

	Resources
	The following links are only suggested as a starting point for your research. You are not required to select your information from one of the links below. You are welcome to do an Internet search for your topic, consult the resources in our library, and/or utilize your social studies textbook.
	American Revolution Timeline of the American Revolution Deborah Sampson: Revolutionary War Soldier  Women's Military History American Revolution Collection  Chronicle of the Revolution Weapons Used During the American Revolution  Virtual Marching Tour of the American Revolution The History Place American Revolution  Little Known Facts About the American Revolutionary War Spy Letters of the American Revolution  The Price They Paid Music of the Revolutionary War   American Revolution Pictures Famous Obituaries of Revolutionary War  Voices of the American Revolution  Quotes of Our Founding Fathers American Revolution Newspaper Task The American Revolution was a difficult time in American history. Colonists fought against their own government to secure independence in order to create the United States of America. Your task will be to design a newspaper that highlights several important aspects of the American Revolution. Your stories should be based on facts from researching this time period. Process Review the criteria for each section below and write a story for your newspaper after researching the various topics. Your stories will be entered into the newspaper  template    provided. Revolutionary War Battle Story Choose one of the major battles of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes: answers to the 5 "W" questions (who, what, why, when, where) a description of the action key participants from the American and British side date and specific location of the battle which side won the battle Locate a photo and write a caption that will describe the battle. Lexington Long Island Saratoga Concord Trenton Monmouth Suggested battles: Fort Ticonderoga Princeton Savannah Bunker Hill Brandywine Yorktown Revolutionary War Leader Story Choose one of the leaders of the Revolutionary War and write a summary that includes: which side the leader supported a summary of their major accomplishments a description of how their life ended Locate a photo and write a caption that will describe the leader. Suggested Leaders: George Washington Benedict Arnold Nathaniel Greene Joseph Martin Charles Cornwallis Ethan Allen John Burgoyne King George III Thomas Jefferson Edward Braddock Samuel Adams John Paul Jones Unsung Hero Story Choose a group or an individual that played a key role during the American Revolution that may not have received the attention they deserved. Describe the key people that were involved and any accomplishments they are remembered for. Suggested topics: Women Native Americans African Americans Revolutionary War Facts Based on your research, choose ten facts about the war that you think others may learn from and find very interesting. Your facts should be written in complete sentences and provide specific details that carefully describe your selection. Revolutionary War Quotations Choose two quotations and their authors that will be remembered during the American Revolution. Free Choice Option Choose one topic of your choice to research. You may choose to write a summary of your topic or include a photo with a caption to describe your topic.
	Template: Newspaper Title Written by Insert war battle scene photo here Insert your story here about a Revolutionary War Battle Insert war battle scene caption here Insert famous Revolutionary War quotation and author here Insert 10 interesting facts about the Revolutionary War here Insert your free choice option here