Lesson Plans
Week of 1/11- 1/15
Standards
SS.8.A.3.14 Explain major domestic and international economic, military, political, and socio-cultural
events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Election of 1800,
birth of political parties, Marbury v. Madison, judicial review, Jefferson's First Inaugural Address,
Judiciary Act of 1801, Louisiana Purchase, Barbary War, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Hamilton and Burr
conflict/duel, Embargo of 1807.
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.4.1 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.4.12 Examine the effects of the 1804 Haitian Revolution on the United States acquisition of the
Louisiana Territory.
Vocabulary: Election of 1800, birth of political parties, Marbury v. Madison, judicial review, Jefferson's
First Inaugural Address, Judiciary Act of 1801, Louisiana Purchase, Barbary War, Lewis and Clark
Expedition, Hamilton and Burr conflict/duel, Embargo of 1807. , Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, York, Pike,
Native Americans, Buffalo Soldiers, Mexicanos, Chinese immigrants, Irish immigrants, children, slaves,
women, Alexis de Tocqueville, political parties, 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) 1804 Haitian Revolution
Monday, January 11, 2016
Objective: Today, we will review the highlights of Thomas Jefferson’s presidency. In addition, we will
begin to study James Madison presidency and how he handled the War of 1812.
Bell Work: Analyze the political cartoon.
1. Who do you see in the political cartoon?
2. Why would the person in the field question whether Thomas Jefferson was a patriot or tyrant?
3. How should our founding fathers be remembered if they owned slaves?
4. Should they be judged by 19th century or 21st century standards?
I do- Review Common Board
We do- Analyze political cartoon
You do – Complete mastery of standards for Thomas Jefferson in groups of 3.
Group Assignment– Check for mastery of standards SS.8.A.3.14/ SS.8.A.4.3/ SS.8.A.4.1/ SS.8.A.4.12
In groups of 3, students will explain the major domestic and international economic, military, political,
and socio-cultural events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Place the following events under the
correct title in the chart. Then write a brief explanation of the event or person inside the box. Events or
people may be placed in multiple columns as long as the group can explain it.
1. Election of 1800
2. Birth of political parties
3. Marbury v. Madison
4. Judicial review
5. Jefferson's First Inaugural Address
12. Free public school system (secular)
13. Sacajawea
14. Enslaved people
15. 12th Amendment
16. Relations with France
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Judiciary Act of 1801
Louisiana Purchase,
Barbary War
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Hamilton and Burr conflict/duel,
Embargo of 1807
Domestic
Affairs
International
Affairs
Economic
17. Relations with Great Britain
18. Impact on Native Americans
19. Williams Clark's slave, York
20. Importance of New Orleans
21. 1804 Haitian Revolution
Military
Political
Socio-cultural
Write a brief summary- Explain what role Thomas Jefferson played in the United States determination
to move west toward the Pacific Ocean.
Essential Question: How did Jefferson chart a new course for the government as well as move our
country west?
Exit Ticket: Make a chart in your notebook
Thomas Jefferson
Accomplishments
Failures
Use your chart to determine if Thomas Jefferson was a good or bad president. Choose an event as
evidence to support your claim. Be sure to explain how the event supports your claim. Also, do not use
the word "I" in your answer.
Homework: Chapter 9 Section 4 – Reading Strategy Using Chapter 9 Section 4, complete the History
Frame. Title/ Event War of 1812.
Higher Level Question: When Thomas Jefferson became President he promised a strict interpretation of
the Constitution and a smaller government. However, he purchased Louisiana even though the
Constitution does not specify the President has that specific authority. Also, he used the National Bank
to borrow the money for the Louisiana Purchase, when he fought Hamilton tooth and nail against the
establishment of a National Bank.
Question- Should we consider Jefferson a “ flip/ flopper” or did he simply evolve ?
FYI
Senator Rand Paul, for instance, called for the Republican Party to “evolve” on immigration,
though he could have been talking about the need for his party to appeal to Hispanic voters.
President Obama changed his position on same-sex marriage
Tuesday, January 12, 2016/ Wednesday,
January 13, 2016
Objective: Today, we will watch the docudrama, First Invasion: War of 1812, in order to have a better
understanding of the events that took place during the War of 1812.
Bell Work: Review and collect homework.
I do – Review Common Board
We do – Review Questions that the students will have to answer during the movie
You do- View movie and answer the questions.
1. What were the main issues which led to James Madison’s Declaration of War in 1812?
2. What was impressment and why do you think it became such an issue between the U.S. and
Great Britain?
3. Why did the New England Federalists oppose the war? How did this opposition play into later
events in the war?
4. In what ways was the United States military unprepared for war as they took on the British in
Canada?
5. The burning of Washington was a pivotal event in the War of 1812. How did Dolley Madison
and Stephen Pleasanton help “save” the nation’s history?
6. Though the War of 1812 was fought by men, women contributed to the war effort in several
ways discussed in the documentary.
7. What are some of the contributions women made to the war?
8. Why was the death of Robert Ross such a critical loss for the British?
9. What did the flag at Fort McHenry symbolize to Francis Scott Key?
10. Were you surprised by the United States’ victory?
11. The Treaty of Ghent was brokered in 1814, yet the war went on.
12. What miscommunication led to the extension of the war to New Orleans?
13. What kind of methods did General Andrew Jackson use to fortify New Orleans in the military
battle against the British?
14. Who do you think were the heroes of the War of 1812?
15. What do you think the long-term ramifications of the war were for the United States and for
the British?
16. Why do you think the War of 1812 has been referred to as “America’s Forgotten War”? Why
should it be studied and remembered today?
Essential Question: Why do you think the War of 1812 is not remembered by most Americans? Why
should it be remembered?
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Objective: Today, I am going to learn about the Era of Good Feelings. A time in American History when
our leaders wanted to build national unity and strengthen the United States economy.
Standards: From the Blueprint
SS.8.A.4.13 Explain the consequences of landmark Supreme Court decisions (McCulloch v. Maryland
[1819], Gibbons v. Odgen [1824], Cherokee Nation v. Georgia [1831], and Worcester v. Georgia
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, Harriet Tubman.1832])
significant to this era of American history
Bell Work:
Look at the map on page 341 and answer the following questions.
1. Explain which issues were most important to the people of the North, South and West.
A tariff is a tax on imported goods (foreign products sold in this country)
2. Why would Northerners support a national tariff and Southerners oppose it?
Questions
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Who became President in 1816?
Why do you think the Federalist Party disappeared?
What did James Monroe want to promote?
What is national unity?
What happened in 1820? Do you think that would happen today? Why or Why not?
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6. By 1815, our country was divided into 3 sections; North, South and West. Each section wanted
the federal government to invest money into that section in order for that area to prosper.
Explain how the federal government could assist the:
1. West
2. South
3. North
7. If you had been President Monroe, which section would you have invested most of our nation’s
money? What would be the consequences of investing in one section of the country rather than
another?
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Why did Congress establish the Second Bank of the United States?
What is a tariff?
Why were the British able to make products cheaper than the United States?
What did the British want to do with their products?
Which section of the country would be negatively impacted by British dumping?
Why did the North support tariffs? Why did Southerners oppose tariffs?
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14. What was Henry Clay’s American System?
15. Why did Southerners oppose it?
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16. What did the Supreme Court do between 1819 and 1824?
17. What was McCullough vs. Maryland?
18. Why would Southerners be opposed to the Supreme Court’s decision in 1819?
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19. How did Dartmouth College vs. Woodward help businesses in our country?
20. What is capitalism?
21. How did the Supreme Court strengthen federal power in Gibbons vs. Ogden?
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Check Your Progress- Use your notes to answer questions 1, 2 and 3
Essential Question: The years 1819 and 1824 are called the Era of Good Feelings, because there was a
sense of national unity and our country was at peace. However, explain how sectional tensions between
the North and South increased during this time.
Ticket Out: Write down 3 things you learned today.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Standards from Blueprint:
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
Objective: How did President James Monroe handle international affairs?
Bell Work: Page 345- Explain the quote from the Monroe Doctrine in your own words.
I Do- Review Common Board
We Do- Bell Work
You Do – In pairs, read Chapter 10 Section 2 pages 345- 348
Answer the following questions
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In 1812, which counties were not under European control?
Which European country controlled most of the territory in North and South America?
Where was Spain’s control especially weak?
Why do you think enslaved Africans were leaving plantations in Alabama and Georgia and
escaping to Florida?
Who did these Africans join when they were in Florida?
Who was sent to recapture the runaway slaves?
What did Andrew Jackson do when he was in Florida?
In lieu of Andrew Jackson’s actions and Spain weak defense system, what did the Spanish decide
to do?
What was the name of the treaty?
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Which revolutions inspired the Spanish colonies to declare independence from Spain?
How did Father Miguel Hidalgo rebel against Spanish rule?
What happened in 1821?
What happened in 1823?
Who was Simon Bolivar?
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15. What happened in August 1819?
16. Simon Bolivar became president of….
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What happened in 1822?
What happened by 1825?
Which countries indicated that they would help Spain regain its colonies in Latin America?
What was John Quincy Adams advice to President Monroe?
What were the major points of the Monroe Doctrine?
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22. Why did the British give the Canadians the power of self- government?
23. What was the Convention of 1818?
Essential Question: Do you think the United States issued the Monroe Doctrine because they were
genuinely concerned about the safety and welfare of Central and South America or did we have ulterior
motives?
Homework: Study for Midterm
Exit Ticket: How did the United States federal government gain power under President Monroe?