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Today's Agenda

9/27/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain the causes and effects of policy debates in the early republic.​
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Learning Target:

I can explain why the War of 1812 was so politically divisive in the United States, & I can discuss its long-term consequences for the country.

Critical Vocabulary: Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps of Discovery, Sacajawea, Continental Divide, Aaron Burr, General James Wilkinson, Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall, Judicial Review, Barbary Wars, Impressment, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Election of 1808, Tecumseh, “The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How did the War of 1812 impact party politics in the United States?
  2. Citizenship Question: Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers? 
    A. John Adams 
    B. James Madison 
    C. Thomas Jefferson 
    D. George Washington
  3. Individual Learning: The War of 1812 Sketch Notes
  4. ​Reflection Question: Was the U.S. justified in going to war against Great Britain in 1812?
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Homework: The Age of Jefferson Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/26/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain the causes and effects of policy debates in the early republic.​
​
Learning Target:

I can explain why the War of 1812 was so politically divisive in the United States, & I can discuss its long-term consequences for the country.

Critical Vocabulary: Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps of Discovery, Sacajawea, Continental Divide, Aaron Burr, General James Wilkinson, Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall, Judicial Review, Barbary Wars, Impressment, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Election of 1808, Tecumseh, “The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Tecumseh Reading Questions
  2. Citizenship Question: Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in? 
    A. Civil War 
    B. Korean War 
    C. World War II 
    D. Spanish-American War
  3. Guided Instruction: The War of 1812
  4. ​Reflection Question: Was the U.S. justified in going to war against Great Britain in 1812?
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Homework: The Age of Jefferson Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/25/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain the causes and effects of policy debates in the early republic.
​
Learning Target:

I can explain why the War of 1812 was so politically divisive in the United States, & I can discuss its long-term consequences for the country.

Critical Vocabulary: Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps of Discovery, Sacajawea, Continental Divide, Aaron Burr, General James Wilkinson, Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall, Judicial Review, Barbary Wars, Impressment, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Election of 1808, Tecumseh, “The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create Trading Cards for James Madison and Tecumseh.
  2. Citizenship Question: Who was President during both the Great Depression and World War II? 
    A. Harry Truman 
    B. Calvin Coolidge 
    C. Woodrow Wilson 
    D. Franklin Roosevelt 
  3. Guided Instruction: The War of 1812
  4. ​Reflection Question: What is impressment? How did it contribute to the start of the War of 1812?
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Homework: The Age of Jefferson Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/24/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.

Learning Target:
I can identify the key political events during the Age of Jefferson, and I can evaluate the impact each had on the size & scope of the federal government.

Critical Vocabulary: Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps of Discovery, Sacajawea, Continental Divide, Aaron Burr, General James Wilkinson, Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall, Judicial Review, Barbary Wars, Impressment, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Election of 1808, Tecumseh, “The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Did the power of the national government strengthen or weaken during the Adams Administration? Explain.
  2. Citizenship Question: Which war was fought by the United States in the 1900s? 
    A. Civil War 
    B. World War I 
    C. Revolutionary War 
    D. Mexican-American War
  3. Independent Learning: 'Revolution of 1800' Writing
  4. Guided Instruction: The War of 1812
  5. ​Reflection Question: How did the events in Europe influence the start of the War of 1812?
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Homework: The Jeffersonian Democracy Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/23/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.

​Learning Target:
I can identify the key political events during the Age of Jefferson, and I can evaluate the impact each had on the size & scope of the federal government.

Critical Vocabulary: Louisiana Purchase, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Corps of Discovery, Sacajawea, Continental Divide, Aaron Burr, General, Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall, Judicial Review, Barbary Wars, Impressment, Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, Embargo Act of 1807, Non-Intercourse Act, Election of 1808, Tecumseh, “The Prophet,” William Henry Harrison, Battle of Tippecanoe, War of 1812, Henry Clay, War Hawks, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Burning of Washington, Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key, "The Star Spangled Banner," General Andrew Jackson, Battle of New Orleans, Hartford Convention, Treaty of Ghent

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create Trading Cards for Thomas Jefferson and John Marshall.
  2. Citizenship Question: Who was the President during World War I? 
    A. Warren Harding 
    B. Woodrow Wilson 
    C. Franklin Roosevelt 
    D. Theodore Roosevelt
  3. Cooperative Learning: The "Revolution of 1800"
  4. ​Reflection Question: How 'revolutionary' was the Election of 1800? Did Jefferson succeed in shrinking the size of the federal government? Explain?
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Homework: The Age of Jefferson Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/20/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.
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​Learning Target:

I can discuss the social, political, & economic challenges facing the new nation; & I can evaluate the government’s success in dealing with each.​

Critical Vocabulary: George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Bill of Rights,  “The First Report on the Public Credit,” “Elastic Clause,” Strict Interpretation, Loose Interpretation, Bank of the United States, Excise Tax, Whiskey Rebellion, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Edmond Genêt, Jay’s Treaty, Pinckney’s Treaty, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, Battle of the Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville, Farewell Address, “The XYZ Affair,” Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800, Twelfth Amendment

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create a Trading Card for John Adams.
  2. Citizenship Question: What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? 
    A. called for an end to the Civil War 
    B. called for the creation of state borders 
    C. called for an end to Southern Secession 
    D. called for the freeing of slaves in the Confederate States
  3. Guided Instruction - The Federalist Era
  4. ​Reflection Question: What are the consequences of allowing a state to nullify federal laws?
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Homework: Jeffersonian Democracy Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/19/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.
​
Learning Target:

I can discuss the social, political, & economic challenges facing the new nation; & I can evaluate the government’s success in dealing with each.​

Critical Vocabulary: George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Bill of Rights,  “The First Report on the Public Credit,” “Elastic Clause,” Strict Interpretation, Loose Interpretation, Bank of the United States, Excise Tax, Whiskey Rebellion, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Edmond Genêt, Jay’s Treaty, Pinckney’s Treaty, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, Battle of the Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville, Farewell Address, “The XYZ Affair,” Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800, Twelfth Amendment

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How did Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion differ?
  2. Citizenship Question: What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 
    A. Alaska 
    B. Florida 
    C. Hawaii 
    D. Louisiana
  3. Guided Instruction - The Federalist Era
  4. ​Reflection Question: What one word summarizes George Washington's foreign policy?
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Homework: The Federalist Era Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/18/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.
​
Learning Target:

I can discuss the social, political, & economic challenges facing the new nation; & I can evaluate the government’s success in dealing with each.​

Critical Vocabulary: George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Bill of Rights,  “The First Report on the Public Credit,” “Elastic Clause,” Strict Interpretation, Loose Interpretation, Bank of the United States, Excise Tax, Whiskey Rebellion, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Edmond Genêt, Jay’s Treaty, Pinckney’s Treaty, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, Battle of the Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville, Farewell Address, “The XYZ Affair,” Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800, Twelfth Amendment

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How did Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion differ?
  2. Citizenship Question: What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803? 
    A. Alaska 
    B. Florida 
    C. Hawaii 
    D. Louisiana
  3. Individual Learning: Hamilton vs. Jefferson Debate
  4. ​Reflection Question: Do you agree more with Hamilton or Jefferson? Explain your reasoning.
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Homework: The Federalist Era Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/17/2019

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AP Learning Objective:
Explain how and why political ideas, institutions, and party systems developed and changed in the new republic.
​
Learning Target:

I can discuss the social, political, & economic challenges facing the new nation; & I can evaluate the government’s success in dealing with each.​

Critical Vocabulary: George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Bill of Rights,  “The First Report on the Public Credit,” “Elastic Clause,” Strict Interpretation, Loose Interpretation, Bank of the United States, Excise Tax, Whiskey Rebellion, Federalists, Democratic-Republicans, Neutrality Proclamation, Citizen Edmond Genêt, Jay’s Treaty, Pinckney’s Treaty, Little Turtle, Blue Jacket, General ‘Mad Anthony’ Wayne, Battle of the Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville, Farewell Address, “The XYZ Affair,” Alien and Sedition Acts, Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions, Election of 1800, Twelfth Amendment

Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Create Trading Cards for George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
  2. Citizenship Question: What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? 
    A. decorated war general 
    B. inventor of the telegraph 
    C. fourth president of the United States 
    D. oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
  3. Guided Instruction - The Federalist Era
  4. ​Reflection Question: ​How do Hamilton's and Jefferson's interpretations of the US Constitution differ?

​Homework: The Federalist Era Reading
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Today's Agenda

9/16/2019

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