CCSD Parent Guide
Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
Lesson #1
Objective:
The learner will trace and describe the growth of the young nation
(1789-1840); Monroe Doctrine
Materials:
Monroe Doctrine document and analysis questions.
Activity:
Study the excerpt from the Monroe Doctrine and answer analysis
questions.
Evaluation:
Check for accuracy.
Answers
1. Pres. Monroe said that the U.S. would not become involved in conflicts between
Europe’s powers on matters relating solely to European affairs. When American
rights are menaced, however, the U.S. might become involved.
2. The Doctrine states that Europe should no longer consider the Americas as a
place for colonization. The U.S. recognized existing colonies, but it would
oppose any attempt by Europe’s powers to assert control over other independent
nations in the Americas as an unfriendly act toward the U.S.
3. 1) The American continents were closed to future colonization. 2) The U.S.
would not interfere in wars between European powers. 3) The U.S. would not
interfere with existing colonies and dependencies. 4) Any attempt by a European
power to oppress or control another American nation would be viewed as a
hostile act against the U.S.
4. The U.S. would view Great Britain’s sending troop and grave interference.
Negotiations would be viewed as interference as well but not as severe.
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CCSD Parent Guide
Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
Read the following excerpt from the Monroe Doctrine. Then answer the questions.
…..the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights
and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents by the free and
independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be
considered as subjects for future colonization by any European power……
The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the
liberty and happiness of their fellowmen on (the European) side of the Atlantic. In the wars of
European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it
comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced
that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense……..
With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not
interfered and shall not interfere. But with the government who had declared their
independence and maintain it, and whose independence we have on great consideration and on
just principles, acknowledged, we could not view any interposition for the purpose of
oppressing them, or controlling in any other manner their destiny, by any European power in
any other light than as the manifestation of an unfriendly disposition toward the United
States….
1.
What does President Monroe say about American involvement in European affairs?
2.
What does the Doctrine say about European colonization in the Americas?
3.
The Monroe Doctrine can be viewed as a cornerstone of American diplomacy in the
nineteenth century. Briefly state the four foreign policy points it makes.
4.
Based on this document, predict the likely position the United States would take if Great
Britain sent troops to settle a border dispute between Argentina and Chile. Would U.S.
reaction be any different if, instead of sending troops, Britain offered to negotiate a
peaceful settlement of the dispute? Explain.
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CCSD Parent Guide
Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
Lesson #2
Objective:
The learner will trace and describe the growth of the young nation,
1789-1840.
Materials:
George Washington’s Farewell Address and questions
Activity:
Study Washington’s Farewell Address and complete review
questions. Refer to the content review for additional information.
Evaluation:
Check answers for accuracy
Answers:
1.
Avoid political entanglements with other nations; if not America will always
be involved in other peoples’ problems and wars.
2.
People were passionate persuaded by Genet to take sides in the war between
Great Britain and France, resulting in a division in the country.
3.
Hamilton favored creating commercial (trade) ties with other nations.
4.
Avoid regional and section rivalries, to be loyal to national union as opposed
to regional “happiness.” A foreign country could conquer a divided America.
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CCSD Parent Guide
Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
Read the following excerpts from Washington’s Farewell Address. Then answer the
questions.
……inveterate antipathies against particular nations and passionate attachments for others
should be excluded; and that in place of them just and amicable feelings towards all should be
cultivated…….
So likewise a passionate attachment of one Nation for another produces a variety of evils. –
Sympathy for a favourite nation, facilitating the illusion of an imaginary common interest in cases
where no real common interest exists, and infusing into one the enmities of the other, betrays the
former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter, without adequate inducement or
justification…….The great role of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is, in extending our
commercial relations, to have with them as little Political connection as possible.
1.
What was Washington’s message to the American people in this excerpt?
2.
What role might the Genet affair have played in Washington issuing this warning?
3.
How does this excerpt who the influences of Hamilton?
The Unity of Government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is
justly so, for it is a main Pillar in the Edifice of your real independence; the support of your tranquility
at home; your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very Liberty, which you so
highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee, that from many different causes, and from different quarters,
much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this
truth; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external
enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of
infinite moments that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union to your
collective and individual happiness.
4.
What was Washington’s warning in this excerpt?
5.
How might foreign powers pose a threat to the United States if this warning was not
heeded?
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CCSD Parent Guide
Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
Lesson #3
Objective:
The learner will review U.S. History to 1865 content summary for
GHSGT.
Materials:
Content review summary.
Activity:
Review content summary (starting on page 348). Highlight within
the content review the answers to the content review questions.
Complete content questions 1 – 3 and reading passage questions 4-6.
Evaluation:
Check for accuracy.
Helpful hints to parents:
Students may use content review to look answers. Questions not
intended as quiz. Questions 7 & 8 refer back to content review.
Answers:
Activity C
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. C
7. D
8. D
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Subject: Social Studies
Domain: U.S. History to 1865
United States History to 1865
Content Summary Review
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Review Activity
Answer the following questions using the information from the content review
guide. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
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Describe the life of two Native American tribes. Where did they live?
Why was the settlement of Jamestown successful?
How did rivalries in Europe speed the settlement of North America?
Which nations claimed land in North America? What areas did they claim?
Which explorers traveled all the way around the world?
Describe life in the 13 colonies.
What freedom were the Puritans seeking when they traveled to the New
World?
Why did the American colonists object to laws passed by British Parliament?
What three rights are humans guaranteed under the Declaration of
Independence?
What role did George Washington play during the Revolutionary War?
Name three differences between the Articles of Confederation and the United
States Constitution.
List four freedoms guaranteed in the First Amendment.
Discuss two battles of the Revolutionary War. What was the Treaty of Paris?
List three ways the nation grew after the Revolutionary War.
What was the result of the War of 1812?
Explain Manifest Destiny.
What were the effects of the Mexican-American War?
Who supported the creation of a National Bank and why?
Which woman was an abolitionist as well as a supporter of women’s rights?
List two causes and two effects of the Civil War.
Read the statements and questions. Choose the best answer.
1.
What was the first permanent English settlement in the New World?
a.
Philadelphia
b.
Plymouth
c.
Jamestown
d.
St. Augustine
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Domain: U.S. History to 1865
2.
Which Native American group lived in adobe houses and raised sheep and horses?
a.
Southwest
b.
Plains
c.
Aztec
d.
Arctic
3.
Which term describes the trading relationship between England and its American
colonies?
a.
democracy
b.
colonialism
c.
balanced trade
d.
manifest destiny
Read the passage from the United States Constitution and then answer questions 46.
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and
excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare
of the United States; but all the duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform
throughout the United States;
4.
In this section, the United States Constitution states that
a.
all citizens must fight in the country’s wars
b.
some citizens will not be required to pay taxes
c.
the country is not permitted to go into debt
d.
the government will collect taxes from its citizens
5.
According to this passage, what is the purpose of taxation?
a.
to support the nation’s bank
b.
to defend the nation
c.
to decrease public services
d.
to conquer foreign nations
6.
Who has the power to collect taxes?
a.
the senate
c.
Congress
b.
d.
the president
the citizens
7.
What was Andrew Jackson’s contribution to democracy?
a.
equal access to government
b.
a national bank
c.
a stronger economy
d.
the citizens
8.
How did Reconstruction policies affect the South after the Civil War?
a.
Blacks could not hold political offices.
b.
Southerners paid higher taxes than Northerners.
c.
Ten percent of the voters had to swear loyalty to the Union.
d.
Slaves left plantations to work in the West.
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