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Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools
American History 1
1789 to 1820 (An Emerging Nation)
Conceptual Lens: War and Commercial Independence
Author: Jon Kinman
Unit Overview: In this unit, students will understand how the United States began its path as a respected nation in the
world. At this time, the United States was failing to be recognized as a strong nation. The nation as a whole was still deeply in debt
from the costs of the American War for Independence and growing pains were still being felt after the ratification of the United
States Constitution. We begin to have new political parties emerge in the form of Republicans and Democrats where states rights
would begin to take a central issue. In this period, students will also come to understand the massive economic changes that took
place while the nation grew in size (both in land and in people) after the purchase of the Louisiana territory. The unit ends with the
War of 1812 where the impressments of sailors and the suppression of the ability for the United States to trade in Europe led to the
onset of war.
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Exploration, Settlement and Expansion
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Alien and Sedation Acts
Adams-Onis Treaty (Florida – 1819)
Louisiana Purchase
Conflict and Compromise
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Bill of Rights
development of political parties
Judiciary Act of 1789
Marbury v. Madison
Louisiana Purchase
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
Significant elections 1796, 1800
National Bank
tariffs
Alexander Hamilton’s financial plan
Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
International Affairs and Foreign
Policy
CONCEPT/CONTENT WEB
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UNIT 4
1789 –
1820
An
Emerging
War
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Freedom, Equality and Power
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Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
Bill of Rights
Washington’s presidency
Election 1800
Judiciary Act of 1789
Marbury v. Madison
Louisiana Purchase
Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
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embargo
tariffs
Proclamation of Neutrality
Isolationism
Jay’s Treaty
Embargo of 1807
Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
difficulty financing war efforts
war between Britain and France impacted
American trade and shipping leading up to the
War of 1812.
Continuous war and conflict between
American Indians and the young republic as a
result of territorial expansion and migration
resulted in relocation and assimilation.
Impressments of American sailors
Progress, Crisis and the American Dream
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Invention of the cotton gin
Hamilton’s Financial Plan
Bank of the United States
Embargo of 1807
Seneca Chief Cornplanter’s address to George
Washington
Alexander Hamilton and Report to Congress on the
Subject of Manufactures
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Essential Understandings (Generalizations) and Guiding (Essential) Questions:
Groups and individuals pursuing their own goals may influence the priorities and actions of a government.
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How can individual rights and the government’s view of the “common good” create conflict or stability?
What was the impact of the major domestic issues and conflicts experienced by the nation during the Federalist Era?
Should we expect elections to bring about revolutionary changes? (election of 1800)
Relationships between nations can impact both domestic and foreign affairs.
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How did the U.S. confront internal and international conflicts during this era?
How did the distribution of political and economic power reflect the social structure and geographic diversity of the Federalist Era?
How does a nation’s involvement in international conflicts affect its identity?
Should a nation form trade agreements with nations it disagrees with politically?
Is economic coercion an effective method of achieving our national interest in world affairs?
Leaders can modify the institutions of government in response to the challenges of their time.
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How did the U.S. government emerge out of competing processes of conflict and compromise?
How did the Federalist Period contribute to the long-standing debate in America about the role of government and the distribution of power?
How is the U.S. Constitution a document subject to change and interpretation?
How effective were the political, social, and economic institutions of the emerging republic in creating a democratic foundation for the United States?
Is the suppression of public opinion during times of crisis ever justified?
War can lead a society to economic prosperity
1. Does war cause national prosperity?
2. Should the United States fight to preserve the right of its citizens to travel and trade overseas?
3. How did the War of 1812 change the economic policies of the United States?
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Unit Vocabulary
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Agreement
Disagreement
Conflict
War
Fight
Political
trade
Rules/laws
Speech
Compromise
Negotiations
Congress
Neutral
Trade
Federal
Republican
Embargo
Economy
Rebellion
Interpretation
Political party
Address
Diplomacy
President Washington’s Farewell Address
Jay’s Treaty
Pinckney’s Treaty
XYZ Affair
Hartford Convention
Resolutions
Foreign policy
Neutrality
Impressments
Neutrality
President Madison’s War
XYZ Affair Convention of 1800
Embargo Act (1807)
War Hawks
War of 1812
Battle of New Orleans
Treaty of Ghent
Adams-Onis Treaty
States’ rights
Nationalism
Nullification
Whiskey Rebellion
Strict & loose interpretations
Judiciary Act of 1789
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander
Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Laissez-faire
Democratic-Republican Party
Federalist Party
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Key People
George Washington
John Adams
Abigail Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
James Madison
James Monroe
John Marshall
Francis Scott Key
Lewis and Clark
Aaron Burr
By the end of this unit, students should be able to state…
I can … Analyze the causes and effects of key political, economic, and social turning points from the years 1789-1820
I can … Compare and contrast the views and beliefs of Federalists and Anti-Federalists
I can … Compare and contrast the different economic plans of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
I can … Understand how the monetary cost of war can lead to more conflict within and outside of a nation
I can … Explain the Laissez-Faire style of government and its impact on American society.
I can … Understand the impact that the Louisiana Purchase had on the United States.
I can … Summarize key landmark decisions that were made by the John Marshall Supreme Court and assess the impact of those decisions on American History.
I can … Understand the importance of George Washington’s Farewell Address and evaluate its impact on American History.
I can … Explain the key reasons for the outbreak of the War of 1812
I can … Explain the impact of major events in American politics from 1790-1820 on American society (e.g. XYZ Affair, Alien & Sedition Acts, War Hawks and Hartford Convention).
I can … Evaluate the impact of the War of 1812 on the United States (including on its role in the global society at the time).
I can … Analyze the relationship between innovation, economic development, progress and various perceptions during the War of 1812.
I can … Understand the significance of the War of 1812 and the national anthem of the United States.
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Performance Task and Scoring Guides/Rubric
Generalizations:
 Groups and individuals pursuing their own goals may influence the priorities and actions of a government.
 Relationships between nations can impact both domestic and foreign affairs.
 Leaders can modify the institutions of government in response to the challenges of their time.
 War can lead a society to economic prosperity
What: This task will critique the students’ knowledge of the War of 1812 and the analysis of both primary and secondary sources.
Why: Assess the student’s knowledge of the content while honing the skills of educational research.
How: Create a news article and presentation that explores the accounts of the Battle of Fort McHenry and the validity of the Star Spangled Banner.
Performance Task Summary: You have been hired by the Charlotte Observer to research the various accounts of the Battle of Fort McHenry and report on the events of Sept.
12th through 15th, 1814. The editor has asked you to write an article that provides information about the various accounts and to provide a complete picture of the historical
event.
Performance Task Criteria:
This task is to be completed over two phases.
Phase 1: You will prepare by researching primary and secondary sources based on the Battle of Fort McHenry and the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. Then you will write an
article based on the materials you analyzed and complete an annotated bibliography based on the materials you chose.
Phase 2: You will construct a media presentation on the Battle of Fort McHenry and present your information using a presentation application.
GUIDING QUESTIONS TO FOLLOW:
“Armistead's Account of the Battle of Fort McHenry”
1. How long after the battle did Armistead submit his official report? What reason did he give for the delay?
2. How did Armistead feel when he ordered his men to stop shooting back at the British? Provide text evidence to support your inferences.
3. Using this account and beginning on Monday morning, September 12, draw up a time line of the events Armistead describes. When did the British begin their
bombardment? When did the fort return their fire? When and why did they stop? When did the British attempt to attack the fort from the side? What happened?
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Francis Scott Key & Writing "The Star Spangled Banner"
1. How had Key’s views on the war changed since the previous year? What events had contributed to the change?
2. Why do you think the British refused to let the Americans return home until after the battle? Does that seem like a reasonable thing for them to do?
3. How did Key describe his feelings on the morning of September 14? Why do you think he said nothing about his earlier opposition to the war?
4. What do you think he meant when he said that he had to write the song, “even though it had been a hanging matter”? Who does he think should get the real credit
for it? Do you agree?
Performance Task Rubric:
Article Requirements - 50 points
o Includes clearly written and presented information (10 points)
o All points clearly defined within the article you wrote (40 points)
 Summary of the Articles of Confederation
 Summary of the convention
 Address the people who were involved in the Constitution
 Differences between the articles and the Constitution
 Comments from the “readers” of your article
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Cited Sources in MLA Bibliography - 20 Points
o Correct use of grammar and MLA formatted bibliography with at least 5 different sources (20 points)
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Technology Presentation
o Meets the following requirements (30 points)
 At least 7 slides (10 points)
 MLA citations on each slide (10 points)
 Information correlates with news article that is written (10 points)
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Unit Resources
Unit Number - 4
An Emerging Nation
Resource Title
George Washington’s Farewell
Address
Location
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/farewell.html
Summary
Colonial site with resources and many links
http://www.livescience.com/34241-democratic-republican-parties-switch-platforms.html
Maps and interactive site
http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/farewell/
Breakdown and resources
http://www.historyquesters.com/tag/pinckneys-treaty/
Resources and documents
XYZ affair
http://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entry.php?rec=480&view=quick-facts
Resources and documents
Hartford Convention
http://www.warof1812.net/p/hartford-convention-and-treaty-of-ghent.html
Interactive site and documents
Embargo Act of (1807)
https://www.boundless.com/u-s-history/securing-the-republic-1800-1815/the-war-ofeurope/the-embargo-act-of-1807/
Documents and interactive guide
War of 1812
http://www.softschools.com/timelines/war_of_1812_timeline/100/
Interactive site
Battle of New Orleans
http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/battle-new-orleans/?ar_a=1
Links to sites and interactive links
Whiskey Rebellion
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-whiskey-rebellion-and-battle-of-fallentimbers.html#lesson
Interactive guide
Judiciary Act of 1789
http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?doc=19
Interactive game and guide
Democratic-Republican Party
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/early-republic/timeline-terms/democraticrepublican-party
Primary sources and documents
Federalist Party
http://www.history.com/topics/federalist-party
PDFs with lesson ideas and documents
War and Commercial
Independence
Louisiana Purchas Performance
Task
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3406401011.html
Informational text on the time period
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/age-jefferson-andmadison/resources/louisiana-purchase-0
A great performance task for understanding the
Louisiana Purchase. Includes all documents
needed in a simple download.
Laissez-faire
President Washington’s
Farewell Address
Jay’s Treaty
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