Unit Four: Early Struggles of a New Nation
Standards:
By the end of this unit students will be able to describe the problems that developed as our country took its first independent steps. They will further develop their understanding of political parties as well as looking at National crises including the Alien and Sedition Acts and the War of 1812.
By the end of this unit students will be able to describe the problems that developed as our country took its first independent steps. They will further develop their understanding of political parties as well as looking at National crises including the Alien and Sedition Acts and the War of 1812.
VideosGuiding Questions> What are two big ideas in Washington’s Farewell Address?
> As the nation began, it was faced with many challenges. Which challenge (the National Bank debate, domestic rebellions, foreign policy, or the War of 1812) had the most impact on the United States? > What were the causes, events, and effects of the War of 1812? Discussion Questions (Pre-AP/Honors)1 - What was George Washington's view on how the country should grow and interact with other nations?
2 - How did political parties evolve? What was their role in the National Bank Debate? 3 - What events led to a second war with England? How did these events increase Nationalism and Sectionalism in the United States? |
Assignments & AssessmentsPre-Test: Which struggle did the United States face that most affected its development in the early days?
Vocabulary Washington's Farewell Monroe Doctrine National Bank Struggles of a New Nation Alien & Sedition Acts (Text Activity) Unit Four Projects: War of 1812 Pictorial (Not Available for Pre- AP/Honors!) - Reference Sheet Diary From the Trail - Louis & Clark - Research Site War of 1812 - Illustrated Guide - Timeline - Research Site Post Test |