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Today's Agenda

8/30/2019

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Content Standards: HS.UH.I.UE.2
Gather information and evidence from credible sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and/or supporting questions in U.S. history.
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Learning Target:
I can explain the major events of the Jefferson and Madison administrations, and I can analyze the impact that each had on the size and scope of the national government.

Critical Vocabulary: First Party System, Loose vs. Strict  Construction, Elastic Clause, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Marbury v. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, American System, Henry Clay, Election of 1824, Second Party System, Democrats, Whigs, Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, John C. Calhoun, Bank War, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, Factory System, Lowell Mills, Nativism, Know-Nothing Party, Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass, Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Which point of view did George Washington ultimately support in the debate over national power?
  2. Citizenship Question: What did Susan B. Anthony do? 
    A. founded the Red Cross 
    B. fought for women's rights 
    C. made the first American flag 
    D. established a college for women
  3. Guided Instruction: The Age of Jefferson
  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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Today's Agenda

8/29/2019

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Content Standards: HS.UH.I.UE.2
Gather information and evidence from credible sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and/or supporting questions in U.S. history.
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Learning Target:
I can compare and contrast Jefferson and Hamilton's points of view on government power, and I can discuss the impact of each.

Critical Vocabulary: First Party System, Loose vs. Strict  Construction, Elastic Clause, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Marbury v. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, American System, Henry Clay, Election of 1824, Second Party System, Democrats, Whigs, Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, John C. Calhoun, Bank War, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, Factory System, Lowell Mills, Nativism, Know-Nothing Party, Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass, Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Did the Federalist Party support a strong or weak national government? The Democratic-Republicans?
  2. Citizenship Question: Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?
    A. taxes
    B. slavery
    C. oil rights
    D. religious freedom
  3. Individual Learning: Hamilton vs. Jefferson Letters
  4. ​Reflection Question: Which point of view did George Washington ultimately support in the debate over national power?
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Today's Agenda

8/28/2019

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Content Standards: HS.UH.I.UE.2
Gather information and evidence from credible sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and/or supporting questions in U.S. history.
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Learning Target:
I can compare and contrast Jefferson and Hamilton's points of view on government power, and I can discuss the impact of each.

Critical Vocabulary: First Party System, Loose vs. Strict  Construction, Elastic Clause, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Marbury v. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, American System, Henry Clay, Election of 1824, Second Party System, Democrats, Whigs, Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, John C. Calhoun, Bank War, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, Factory System, Lowell Mills, Nativism, Know-Nothing Party, Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass, Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Does a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution give the national government more or less power? Explain.
  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. Individual Learning: Hamilton vs. Jefferson Debate
  4. ​Reflection Question: Did the Federalist Party support a strong or weak national government? The Democratic-Republicans?
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Today's Agenda

8/27/2019

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Content Standards: HS.UH.I.UE.2
Gather information and evidence from credible sources representing a variety of perspectives relevant to compelling and/or supporting questions in U.S. history.
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Learning Target:
I can compare and contrast Jefferson and Hamilton's points of view on government power, and I can discuss the impact of each.

Critical Vocabulary: First Party System, Loose vs. Strict  Construction, Elastic Clause, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Marbury v. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, American System, Henry Clay, Election of 1824, Second Party System, Democrats, Whigs, Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, John C. Calhoun, Bank War, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, Factory System, Lowell Mills, Nativism, Know-Nothing Party, Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass, Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Did the Articles of Confederation create a strong or weak national government? The U.S. Constitution?
  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. Individual Learning: Hamilton vs. Jefferson Debate
  4. ​Reflection Question: Do you agree more with Hamilton or Jefferson? Explain your reasoning.
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Today's Agenda

8/26/2019

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Content Standards: HS.UH.I.Q.1
Generate compelling questions to frame thinking, inquiry and/or understanding of key concepts in U.S. history.
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Learning Target:
I can determine what important questions our country must answer in the years following the American Revolution, and I can identify key sources of information on the topic.

Critical Vocabulary: First Party System, Loose vs. Strict  Construction, Elastic Clause, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Marbury v. Madison, Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, American System, Henry Clay, Election of 1824, Second Party System, Democrats, Whigs, Andrew Jackson, Indian Removal Act, Nullification Crisis, John C. Calhoun, Bank War, Erie Canal, Cotton Gin, Telegraph, Factory System, Lowell Mills, Nativism, Know-Nothing Party, Abolition Movement, Frederick Douglass, Seneca Falls Convention, Declaration of Sentiments, Elizabeth Cady Stanton
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: How does a close-ended question differ from an open-ended one? Give an example of each.
  2. Citizenship Question: What Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? 
    A. Arctic Ocean 
    B. Indian Ocean
    C. Pacific Ocean 
    D. Atlantic Ocean
  3. Collaborative Learning: Question Formulation Technique Brainstorming
  4. ​Reflection Question: Which three questions does your table want to explore further in this unit?
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Today's Agenda

8/23/2019

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Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
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Learning Target:

I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists​
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: By what name were those who supported the ratification of the US Constitution in 1789 known? Those who opposed it?
  2. Citizenship Question: What was the name of the U.S. war between the North and the South? 
    A. Civil War 
    B. World War II 
    C. War of 1812 
    D. Revolutionary War
  3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Activity
  4. ​Reflection Question: What did the Anti-Federalists insist be added to the US Constitution in order to gain their support?
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Today's Agenda

8/22/2019

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Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
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Learning Target:

I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists​
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Which branch of government? A) Makes the laws B) Declares war C) Interprets the laws D) Negotiates treaties E) Vetoes laws
  2. Citizenship Question: Which of the following wars was fought by the United States in the 1800s? 
    A. Korean War 
    B. World War I 
    C. Spanish-American War 
    D. French and Indian War
  3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Activity
  4. ​Reflection Question: What is one way the legislative branch checks the power of the executive branch?
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Today's Agenda

8/21/2019

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Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
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Learning Target:

I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What is the minimum number of Electors a candidate must win in order to become president?
  2. Citizenship Question: Which of the following includes three of the 13 original states? 
    A. Georgia, Indiana, New York 
    B. Maine, Ohio, and West Virginia 
    C. Vermont, Florida, and Pennsylvania 
    D. Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina
  3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Study Guide
  4. ​Reflection Question: Did the Constitution create a strong national government or strong state governments? Explain.​
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Today's Agenda

8/20/2019

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Content Standards: HS.C.CP.1
Explain how the U.S. Constitution embodies the principles of rule of law, popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers and checks and balances to promote general welfare.
​
Learning Target:

I can identify the major principles of the U.S. Constitution, and I can explain how each is embodied in the document.

Critical Vocabulary: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Shays’ Rebellion, Constitutional Convention, Federalism, Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths Compromise, Federalists, Anti-Federalists
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: What 3 compromises were essential to the creation of the US Constitution?
  2. Citizenship Question: When was the U.S. Constitution written? 
    A. 1776 
    B. 1787 
    C. 1812 
    D. 1865
  3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Study Guide
  4. ​Reflection Question: How does a state's population influence the number of votes it has in the Electoral College?
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Today's Agenda

8/19/2019

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Content Standards:
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Learning Target:

I can summarize the issues debated at the Constitutional Convention, and I can analyze their impact on the new nation.

Critical Vocabulary: King George III, Albany Plan of Union, Treaty of Paris, Proclamation of 1763, Writs of Assistance, Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act Congress, Sons of Liberty, Declaratory Act, Townshend Acts, Circular Letter, Boston Massacre, Captain Thomas Preston, Crispus Attucks, Gaspee, British East India Tea Company, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party, Coercive Acts, Quebec Act, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, Second Continental Congress, Lexington and Concord, Continental Army, George Washington, Olive Branch Petition, Hessian, Thomas Paine, Common Sense, Thomas Jefferson
 
Today's Agenda:
  1. Background Question: Did the Articles of Confederation create a strong national government or strong state governments? Explain.
  2. Citizenship Question: Who did the United States fight in World War II? 
    A. Japan, Germany, and Italy 
    B. Japan, Germany, and France 
    C. Russia, China, and Japan 
    D. Russia, France, and Great Britain
  3. Guided Instruction: US Constitution Study Guide
  4. ​Reflection Question: What 3 compromises were essential to the creation of the US Constitution?​
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