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Standards from the blueprint/ curriculum map
SS.8.A.4.1 Examine the causes, course, and consequences of United States westward expansion
and its growing diplomatic assertiveness (War of 1812, Convention of 1818, Adams-Onis
Treaty, Missouri Compromise, Monroe Doctrine, Trail of Tears, Texas annexation, Manifest
Destiny, Oregon Territory, Mexican American War/Mexican Cession, California Gold Rush,
Compromise of 1850, Kansas Nebraska Act, Gadsden Purchase).
SS.8.A.4.2 Describe the debate surrounding the spread of slavery into western territories and
Florida. Examples may include, but are not limited to, abolitionist movement, Ft. Mose, Missouri
Compromise, Bleeding Kansas, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Compromise of 1850.
SS.8.A.4.3 Examine the experiences and perspectives of significant individuals and groups
during this era of American History. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Lewis and
Clark, Sacajawea, York, Pike, Native Americans, Buffalo Soldiers, Mexicanos, Chinese
immigrants, Irish immigrants, children, slaves, women, Alexis de Tocqueville, political parties.
SS.8.A.4.4 Discuss the impact of westward expansion on cultural practices and migration
patterns of Native American and African slave populations.
SS.8.A.4.8 Describe the influence of individuals on social and political developments of this era
in American History. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Daniel Boone, Tecumseh,
Black Hawk, John Marshall, James Madison, Dolly Madison, Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun,
Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, James Polk, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, William
Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Horace Mann, Dorothea Dix, Lucretia Mott, Sojourner
Truth, and Harriet Tubman.
Unit End Product
Which economic, social, and political factors had the greatest influence on Americans’ desire to achieve manifest destiny?
After reading U.S. History.org's articles on manifest destiny, write a multi-paragraph essay in which you argue the economic, social,
and political factors that had the greatest influence on Americans’ desire to move west. Support your position with evidence from the
text/s, class notes, and class discussions.
Learning Goal:
Students will be able to define manifest destiny and examine the driving forces behind Americans’
movement west. Students will be able to identify economic, military, political, and cultural events
during the presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Adams, and Jackson and analyze the
consequences of each.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Link to the movie- https://vimeo.com/64954890
Objective: Today, we will finished watching a documentary about the Mexican American War.
Bell Ringer: What were the causes of the Mexican American War?
I do: I will facilitate today’s lesson
We do: Review Bell Work
You do: As you watch the movie, compare and contrast the Mexican and American point of view of
the war. Then answer the extended response question.
Essential Question:
What were the most influential factors that caused people to move west and what struggles did they
face?
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 and Thursday, February 18, 2016
Objective: Student will review an article on Manifest Destiny and work on unit 6 end product
Bell Ringer: Students will complete thinking map on end product of unit 6.
I do: I will facilitate today’s lesson by explaining the end product expectation.
We do: Students will work in pairs to complete their thinking maps and working on their end product
for unit 6
You do: Students will work on their end product of unit 6.
Essential Question:
What influence did California have in helping Americans achieve manifest destiny?
Friday, February 19 2016
Objective: Students will unpack standards for unit 7
Bell Ringer: Why is it important to understand what you are expected to know at the end of this unit?
I do: I will facilitate today’s lesson.
We do: Students will work together in pairs to unpack standards for unit 7.
You do: Students will complete standards and complete mastery of unit 6.
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Name____________________________
Date_________
Chapter 13
Assignment:
As you watch the Mexican War, you will compare and contrast the point of view of Mexico and the
United States. At the end of the movie you will summarize both the Mexican and American points of
view. Then you will write your opinion of the war.
Mexican American War Movie
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American Point of View
Mexican Point of View
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