Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm
Westward Expansion (Age of Jackson) Vocabulary Quiz
Each unit will have one or two vocabulary quizzes that test how well you have learned key vocabulary words and concepts. Vocabulary quizzes are worth 25 points and the following is the breakdown:
15 vocabulary matching questions (0.5 points each)
3 academic vocabulary sentences (1 point each)
4 multiple choice questions (0.5 points each)
12.5 points are automatically given
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY WORDS
Advocate
Regulate
Perceive
Consequently
Implicit
Speculation
Acquire
Exceedingly
Westward Expansion & Mexican History Readings & Checkpoints
Over the course of the unit, we will be going through different sections of the textbook in class. Whenever we start a reading, the questions will be due the next day and there will be a reading checkpoint made available after school for homework (unless there are other instructions). The Google Forms online correspond to a specific topic/lesson in the textbook.
Conflict with American Indians
When the first Europeans arrived in North America, they settled on lands that had belonged to American Indians. Although the two groups made attempts to cooperate, repeated conflicts brought tension, mistrust, and sometimes violence.
Mexican-American War Map
You will be creating a map of the United States and México during the Mexican-American War. Your map should include details from the conflict, including:
10 cities (at least six American cities and four Mexican cities)
6 major battles.
Your map should be creative and neat. You can earn extra credit for including extra details!