Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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Early America & Canadian History Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. Unit assessments are worth 50 points and the Early America & Canadian History Assessment will have the following non-standard breakdown:

• 10 executive department matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 5 executive department fill-in-the-blank questions (1 point each)

• 5 vocabulary matching questions (1 point each)

• 5 true/false questions (1 point each)

• 18 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 3 short answer questions (4 points each)

• 6 extra credit short questions related to the French Revolution (10 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

French Revolution: Study with Quizlet!

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. Unit assessments are worth 50 points and the Early America & Canadian History Assessment will have the following non-standard breakdown:

• 10 executive department matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 5 executive department fill-in-the-blank questions (1 point each)

• 5 vocabulary matching questions (1 point each)

• 5 true/false questions (1 point each)

• 18 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 3 short answer questions (4 points each)

• 6 extra credit short questions related to the French Revolution (10 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

French Revolution: Study with Quizlet!

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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United States & Canada Geography Quiz

Like vocabulary quizzes, geography quizzes are also worth 25 points and will test how well you have learned certain aspects of American geography. For the quiz, you will have to match certain regions and/or countries with their location on the map. The following is the breakdown:

• 25 matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 12.5 points are automatically given

Study with Quizlet!

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War of 1812 Map

You will be creating a map of the United States and British North America during the War of 1812. Your map should include all of the US States and British Colonies. In addition to this, your map should include:

• 10 cities (at least six American cities and four Canadian cities)

• 6 major battles (at least two American victories and two Canadian/British victories). The other two can either be American or Canadian/British victories.

• Your map should be creative and neat. You can earn extra credit for including extra details!

Blank War of 1812 Map Sheet

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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War of 1812 DBQ Documents

When war came, the United States was not ready for war. The US Navy had only 17 warships, and the British navy was huge. The government got soldiers to fight by promising them money and land. The British blockaded American ports. The Americans could not break through. However, despite difficulties, many still argued that the war was just and necessary. This DBQ asks you to determine whether or not the American declaration of war on the United Kingdom in 1812 was justified.

Before writing, the class will go over the attached documents to help you and your peers better formulate your arguments as to whether or not you think the War of 1812 was justified.

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War of 1812 DBQ Documents

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War of 1812 DBQ Quick Write

Take a look at the DBQ documents that have been given to you. Based on the arguments given by President Madison, Samuel Taggart, and the others, do you think the United States was justified in going to war with the United Kingdom? Should the United States have gone to war with the United Kingdom?

In two paragraphs, answer the questions above. The first paragraph should be about whether or not the US was right to want to go to war and the second paragraph should be about whether or not the US should have gone to war.

Google Classroom

War of 1812 DBQ Documents

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Amate Art Project

Over the course of the week, you will be creating a Mexican-style Amate painting. In order to receive full credit, you will need to remain on-task and be respectful while in the art room.

Google Classroom

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

Canadian Nationhood

After the War of 1812, a new Canadian national identity started to develop. While there were those that sought to create insurrection and rebellion, most simply wanted gradual reform within the bounds of the British Empire. Canada would eventually join together to create the Dominion of Canada in 1867, gain near independence in 1932, and complete sovereignty in 1982.

Google Classroom

First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

Development of British North America

A symbol is an object that most people recognize as a representing a specific idea. The photos on these pages show symbols, such as the crown representing the monarchy, and a town named after a king. Remember that the Loyalists opposed the formation of the American republic and were loyal to the monarchy of Great Britain. When they created Upper Canada (later Ontario) in 1791, the Loyalists used symbols of the monarchy wherever they could, to show their devotion to the Crown. Many of these symbols survive today.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

The Early Republic (1789-1816)

Go back in time to when the nation was young. You‘ll meet our first four presidents, as well as explorers and leaders who shaped the country. You‘ll also find out how “everyday” people lived in the early republic.

Google Classroom

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North America Atlas (United States and Canada)

As we go over the territorial evolution of the United States and Canada, you will fill out the paper atlas that was passed out at the beginning of the school year. The second checkpoint will include the page with the territorial evolution maps of the United States and Canada. If you are out of class, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you do not need to do anything on Google Classroom.

Atlas of North America

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War of 1812 Map

You will be creating a map of the United States and British North America during the War of 1812. Your map should include all of the US States and British Colonies. In addition to this, your map should include:

• 10 cities (at least six American cities and four Canadian cities)

• 6 major battles (at least two American victories and two Canadian/British victories). The other two can either be American or Canadian/British victories.

• Your map should be creative and neat. You can earn extra credit for including extra details!

Blank War of 1812 Map Sheet

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Amate Art Project

Over the course of the week, you will be creating a Mexican-style Amate painting. In order to receive full credit, you will need to remain on-task and be respectful while in the art room.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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French Revolution Videos & Discussion

Over the course of the next couple of days, we will be discussing the French Revolution and its impact not only on the United States and its quest to remain neutral, but on the world as a whole. The subsequent French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars were a turning point in the history of the world that led directly to the unification of Germany, the Age of Imperialism, the World Wars, and finally, the modern world order.

Google Classroom

Oversimplified (French Revolution): Part One • Part Two

Oversimplified (Napoléon): Part One • Part Two

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French Revolution & Napoleonic Wars Quick Write

Pick one of the following prompts:

1. Think about the long-lasting global impact that the French Revolution and the subsequent wars have had on the world. Was Washington (and later Adams) right to remain neutral? Should the United States have gotten involved to have a say in the peace process? The second argument was something that those in favor of the United States joining the First World War made a hundred years later.

2. Was the United States justified in going to war against France following the XYZ Affair? Were the war hawks in the Federalist Party right in their assessment of the situation? Would Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican Party, the anti-war party, have withered and died because of their stance against the war (much like the Federalist Party withered due to its stance against war in 1812)?

3. Was Napoléon a hero of the common folk or was he a power hungry despot? While he did overthrow the incredibly chaotic and dysfunctional First French Republic and declare himself emperor, he did champion many reforms that improved the lives of people across Europe. Think back to seventh grade and draw comparisons between Napoléon and Julius Caesar.

Be sure to think out your answer carefully and bring in examples from the extra credit readings, our class discussion, and/or the Oversimplified videos. Write at least two full paragraphs when formulating your response.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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French Revolution Videos & Discussion

Over the course of the next couple of days, we will be discussing the French Revolution and its impact not only on the United States and its quest to remain neutral, but on the world as a whole. The subsequent French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars were a turning point in the history of the world that led directly to the unification of Germany, the Age of Imperialism, the World Wars, and finally, the modern world order.

Google Classroom

Oversimplified (French Revolution): Part One • Part Two

Oversimplified (Napoléon): Part One • Part Two

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Extra Credit: French Revolution Readings

As we talk about the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars in class, you can review some of the key details about the conflicts in the tenth grade textbook. If you complete the readings, you can earn extra credit.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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Executive Department Project

You will be creating a slide for one of the main executive departments or one of the other important federal agencies. You will need to present your slide and it should contain the following:

• Department Name

• When was it established?

  • Under Which President? Why did they establish it?

• First Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• Current Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• What does the department do?

Some of this information should be on your notecard/printed paper when you are presenting. Remember! Your slide should be readable and should not contain too much information. All extra information should be presented to the class.

Google Classroom

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Executive Department Project

You will be creating a slide for one of the main executive departments or one of the other important federal agencies. You will need to present your slide and it should contain the following:

• Department Name

• When was it established?

  • Under Which President? Why did they establish it?

• First Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• Current Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• What does the department do?

Some of this information should be on your notecard/printed paper when you are presenting. Remember! Your slide should be readable and should not contain too much information. All extra information should be presented to the class.

Google Classroom

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Vocabulary Quiz (1)

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

• Accordingly

• Invoke

• Unify

• Subsidize

• Expel

• Constitute

• Vital

• Exceed

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Executive Department Project

You will be creating a slide for one of the main executive departments or one of the other important federal agencies. You will need to present your slide and it should contain the following:

• Department Name

• When was it established?

  • Under Which President? Why did they establish it?

• First Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• Current Secretary/Leader

  • Their Previous Experience

• What does the department do?

Some of this information should be on your notecard/printed paper when you are presenting. Remember! Your slide should be readable and should not contain too much information. All extra information should be presented to the class.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

A Changing Nation

The United States overcame a number of challenges in its early years, including creating a stable economic system, setting up the courts, and defining the authority of the central government. As the economy continued to grow, Americans needed to protect their economic interests. The Louisiana Territory became a key part of this effort to expand the physical reach of the nation.

Google Classroom

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Political Party Project

You have now created your own constitution, now you are going to create your own political party. Think about some of the differences between the modern Democratic and Republican parties as well as the old Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans and the Hamiltonian Federalists.

You will edit your assigned slide to include the name of your party, what your party believes in, and perhaps a symbol of your party. We will then hold an election to determine which political party will run our fictitious Congress. Because you can see the platform of every party in the class, you are welcome to create an electoral alliance to better your chance of winning. If your party ends up winning, you will earn 10 extra credit points and the second place finisher will win 5 points.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 10:58am to 11:41am

Fifth Period: 12:16pm to 12:59pm

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

Presidents Adams and Jefferson

No sooner had John Adams taken office than he faced a crisis with France. The French objected to Jay’s Treaty because they felt that it put the United States on the side of Britain. In 1797, French ships began to seize American ships in the West Indies, as the British had done.

Google Classroom

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Political Party Project

You have now created your own constitution, now you are going to create your own political party. Think about some of the differences between the modern Democratic and Republican parties as well as the old Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans and the Hamiltonian Federalists.

You will edit your assigned slide to include the name of your party, what your party believes in, and perhaps a symbol of your party. We will then hold an election to determine which political party will run our fictitious Congress. Because you can see the platform of every party in the class, you are welcome to create an electoral alliance to better your chance of winning. If your party ends up winning, you will earn 10 extra credit points and the second place finisher will win 5 points.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

A Two-Party System Develops

Political disagreements divided Americans early on. “Men who have been [friends] all their lives,” noted Jefferson, “cross streets to avoid meeting, and turn their heads another way, lest they should be obliged to touch their hats.” Washington was able to unify Americans with different political beliefs. He opposed political parties. Before he left office in 1797, however, two rival parties had emerged.

Google Classroom

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Political Party Project

You have now created your own constitution, now you are going to create your own political party. Think about some of the differences between the modern Democratic and Republican parties as well as the old Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans and the Hamiltonian Federalists.

You will edit your assigned slide to include the name of your party, what your party believes in, and perhaps a symbol of your party. We will then hold an election to determine which political party will run our fictitious Congress. Because you can see the platform of every party in the class, you are welcome to create an electoral alliance to better your chance of winning. If your party ends up winning, you will earn 10 extra credit points and the second place finisher will win 5 points.

Google Classroom

Fourth Period: 11:20am to 12:09pm

Fifth Period: 12:49pm to 1:39pm

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian 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.

Washington’s Presidency

George Washington was inaugurated in New York City on April 30, 1789. A presidential inauguration is the ceremony in which the President officially takes the oath of office. A witness reported that the new President looked “grave, almost to sadness.” Washington, no doubt, felt a great burden. He knew that Americans were looking to him to make the new government work.

Google Classroom

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Amate Art Project

Over the course of the week, you will be creating a Mexican-style Amate painting. In order to receive full credit, you will need to remain on-task and be respectful while in the art room.

Google Classroom

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. Unit assessments are worth 50 points and the Early America & Canadian History Assessment will have the following non-standard breakdown:

• 10 executive department matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 5 executive department fill-in-the-blank questions (1 point each)

• 5 vocabulary matching questions (1 point each)

• 5 true/false questions (1 point each)

• 18 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 3 short answer questions (4 points each)

• 6 extra credit short questions related to the French Revolution (10 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

French Revolution: Study with Quizlet!

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Assessment

Each unit will have one summative assessment at the end that test how well you have learned key standards and ideas. Unit assessments are worth 50 points and the Early America & Canadian History Assessment will have the following non-standard breakdown:

• 10 executive department matching questions (0.5 points each)

• 5 executive department fill-in-the-blank questions (1 point each)

• 5 vocabulary matching questions (1 point each)

• 5 true/false questions (1 point each)

• 18 multiple choice questions (1 points each)

• 3 short answer questions (4 points each)

• 6 extra credit short questions related to the French Revolution (10 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

French Revolution: Study with Quizlet!

First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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War of 1812 DBQ Debate

Look over all the documents, the answers to the questions, and especially whether or not you felt as if the document helped you formulate your argument in your DBQ quick write. With a partner, type in ten different arguments that you can use to argue that the War of 1812 was justified AND that not justified.

Google Classroom

War of 1812 DBQ Documents

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:21am

Third Period: 10:27am to 11:17am

Sixth Period: 1:42pm to 2:32pm

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War of 1812 DBQ Debate

Look over all the documents, the answers to the questions, and especially whether or not you felt as if the document helped you formulate your argument in your DBQ quick write. With a partner, type in ten different arguments that you can use to argue that the War of 1812 was justified AND that not justified.

Google Classroom

War of 1812 DBQ Documents

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Early America & Canadian History Outline

Fill out the Early America Outline with a partner to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. Once you finish, we will be going over an example outline as a class. If you are absent, please print out the attached PDF and watch the attached video to finish this assignment.

Note: This is a paper assignment, you will need to take a picture or add a video if we are online or you are on contract/independent study. If we are in-person, you do not need to do anything here.

Outline Packet

First Period: 8:30am to 9:13am

Third Period: 10:12am to 10:55am

Sixth Period: 1:02pm to 1:50pm

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War of 1812 DBQ Documents

When war came, the United States was not ready for war. The US Navy had only 17 warships, and the British navy was huge. The government got soldiers to fight by promising them money and land. The British blockaded American ports. The Americans could not break through. However, despite difficulties, many still argued that the war was just and necessary. This DBQ asks you to determine whether or not the American declaration of war on the United Kingdom in 1812 was justified.

Before writing, the class will go over the attached documents to help you and your peers better formulate your arguments as to whether or not you think the War of 1812 was justified.

Google Classroom

War of 1812 DBQ Documents

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War of 1812 DBQ Quick Write

Take a look at the DBQ documents that have been given to you. Based on the arguments given by President Madison, Samuel Taggart, and the others, do you think the United States was justified in going to war with the United Kingdom? Should the United States have gone to war with the United Kingdom?

In two paragraphs, answer the questions above. The first paragraph should be about whether or not the US was right to want to go to war and the second paragraph should be about whether or not the US should have gone to war.

Google Classroom

War of 1812 DBQ Documents