Download 1. Which statement best explains why the exploration of the

1. Which statement best explains why the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase was important to the future of the U.S.?
A. It provided an opportunity to learn about different Native American tribes in the Midwest regions of the United States.
B. It resulted in the creation of new maps for westward expansion.
C. It provided new scientific information within the field of biology and botany.
D. It helped lay the foundation for cultural westward expansion for thousands for south-eastern settlers.
1. During the mid–1800s, we see major changes occur with the election process; using the map below, describe these changes.
Class Expectations
E.Q: How do conflict and compromise shape culture during wartime?
E.U: War can affect the prosperity of the country.
Be Respectful
1. Follow teacher directions.
2. Listen and learn from others.
3. Use appropriate language.
Be Responsible
1. Have supplies and materials out.
(SEAT NUMBER = COMPUTER NUMBER)
2. Arrive on time.
3. Remain on task.
(POINTS DEDUCTED = OFF TASK BEHAVIOR)
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Be Safe
Stay seated unless given permission to stand.
2. Clean up your space.
3. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
(ACTIONS = CONSEQUENCES)
U.S. History I (Mr. McCarrison) – (03 – 09 – 2015)
Bellringer: (5 MINUTES) – (3 PTS / EACH) -> Read the following questions and answer these questions in complete sentences.
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How would burning down the White House (nation’s capital) hurt our government’s ability to lead its people?
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Choose one weapon used by Americans during the War of 1812; how could this item help win the war on American soil.
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If you would lose an argument with another person, would you still argue with that person years later? Why or why not?
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War of 1812 Picture Reflection Assignment (5 MINS & 6 PTS TOTAL)
Answer these questions below in complete sentences on your activity sheet of paper.
1. Using the bottom – left picture, which part of southern territory was in dispute with the American and Spanish governments?
2. Why would this small area of land (200 miles) in western Florida be so valuable to the American or Spanish governments?
3. Which American coastal states (right) contained the British naval blockade? How does a blockade hurt global trade markets?
Primary Source Research Assignment (10 MINS & 10 PTS TOTAL)
1. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/nbabx6p about “Chief Tecumseh Urges Indians To Unite Against Whites.”
2. This primary source article discusses Tecumseh's Confederacy under Chief Tecumseh. He wanted to unite all Indian tribes
(west Indian lands). Under the United States military, General Harrison tries to negotiate with the Indians to take three million
acres of land from them without going to war with them during the War of 1812 with the British government.
3. How was Chief Tecumseh able to unite the western Native American tribes and fight American settlers moving westward?
4. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/qaljunl about “History of the Battle of Tippecanoe – Native American Settlement.”
5. This primary source article discusses the Battle of Tippecanoe River in 1811. During the famous battle, the United States
military pushed the natives out of western lands, but at heavy losses with natives and Americans.
6. After researching this article, describe the aftermath / impact of this battle, how was this battle the start to the War of 1812?
Film Reflection (5 MINS): How was the burning down of Washington D.C. by the British a major turning point during the war?
Title: The Burning of Washington D.C. during the War of 1812
SECTION NOTES (CREATE AN OUTLINE IN YOUR NOTES USING BOLD ITEMS)
(YOU WILL LOSE FIVE POINTS FOR DISRUPTIONS!) – (5 MINUTES)
“Why would the country of England want to go back to war with America?”
England’s Industrial Revolution
Social and economic reorganization -> machines replaced hand tools; streams and coal to power factories from inventions.
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United States Industrial Revolution -> Primary source of U.S. income was from trade. -> Tobacco and Cotton.
Post-war blockade will shift our focus to industry as more Americans began to invest more in industry than shipping.
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New England Region Industrializes
Farming in this region was poor due its to location and climate, thus citizens focused more industry.
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Lack of farmland led farmers to not need slaves; by 1804 -> fewer slaves were found in the north than south.
Mills provided jobs and money, but were very dangerous places to work.
Southern Regions -> Cotton -> “King of the South” – 50% increase by 1793.
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Eli Whitney's invention, the cotton gin, made it easier to grow cotton by separating seeds from plant.
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Grown in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama (“Black Belt”).
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Due to this demand, a higher demand for workers or “African slaves” were used to tend and take care of the fields.
“American System” (1815) –> Henry Clay -> With the North based on manufacturing and the South based on cotton; a split
emerged in our federal government; our president and delegates such as Henry Clay presented a plan to fix and unite this spit;
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Develop a transportation and infrastructure system,
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Establish a protective trade tariff, and establish a national bank (again!).
SECTION NOTES (CREATE AN OUTLINE IN YOUR NOTES USING BOLD ITEMS)
(YOU WILL LOSE FIVE POINTS FOR DISRUPTIONS!) – (5 MINUTES)
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War of 1812 (“The Beginning w/ War Hawks & Impressment”) – “Mr. Madison’s War”
President James Madison declares war with England. -> Why?
U.S. attempted to take British Canada to expand the country, but failed! – we were unprepared!
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Native Americans will fight for British during the Battle of Lake Erie (1813).
U.S. navy was small, but tries to be effective in battle situations.
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Angry, England implements another trade blockade by 1813 around the United States.
Trying to take back America, British troops march and burned Washington D.C. in August.
War of 1812 (“End With A War Hero”)
General Andrew Jackson “Old Hickory” wins the Battle of New Orleans; “promotes American nationalism”.
Treaty of Ghent (December 24th, 1814) ends the war. – “Implements the Status Quo”
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It took two years, but both sides wanted to end, and no issues were resolved between the two countries.
Daily Quiz Questions – (USE YOUR NOTES!) – (5 MINUTES & 2 PTS EACH)
Answer the following four questions in complete sentences on your activity paper.
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In your own words, discuss the War of 1812 early conflicts between the country of England and the United States.
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How was the United States able to win the war against the British? Who helped America win the War of 1812?
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Describe one invention created during England’s 1st Industrial Revolution; how could that change European society?
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When the Industrial Revolution came to America, which TWO American products were the primary source of income?
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Describe Clay’s American System and its plan to unite the U.S. economy; do you believe this would be effective? Why?
American Patriotic Songs Project Computer Assignment (10 MINS & 20 PTS TOTAL)
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The famous American song, the Star – Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key, was written as he was held prisoner aboard a
British ship during attack in America. During the 1800s, Americans were promoting the American spirit. To learn more about this
nationalistic spirit, you will assume the role of a researcher about American patriotic music (song) and explore others famous songs
such as the Star – Spangled Banner, America, the Beautiful, My Country Tis’ of Thee, This Land is Your Land, & God Bless America.
You are going to create your own song highlighting the American spirit of victory (nationalism) after the War of 1812.
For research and creation, use the following websites: http://tinyurl.com/5skl6dn . . . or . . . http://tinyurl.com/ml4jqr3 . . .or . . .
http://tinyurl.com/72ngsak ; you must include a title, ten lines total, and at least ONE picture within your song in your project.
Homework Assignment (5 MINS & 3 PTS TOTAL)
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Read the one question below and answer this one question in THREE complete sentences.
1. The War of 1812 was a result of all the following except:
A. a growing sense of nationalism among the War Hawks.
B. a desire for revenge against Britain for attacking American ships.
C. the belief of the War Hawks that Britain was arming Native Americans to fight against white settlers.
D. the desire of New Englanders for war with Britain.
2. In 1812, how did President Madison respond to Britain's harmful actions against American trade?
A. He convinced Native American leaders to invade Canada.
B. He declared a trade embargo.
C. He decided to go to war.
D. He developed the policy of impressment.
Creative Art Assignment (Political Cartoon Assignment) – (10 MINS & 10 PTS TOTAL) – USE YOUR NOTES ABOVE!
1. create your own political cartoon about the War of 1812 and Andrew Jackson’s involvement in the Battle of New Orleans.
2. In two complete sentences, explain your cartoon in the form of a caption at the bottom of your political cartoon.
3. For full credit, you need one picture with a minimum of a two line explanation or caption below your political cartoon.