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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Westward Expansion & Mexican 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 following is the standard breakdown:

• 15 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)

• 1 extra credit short answer question (4 point maximum)

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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Westward Expansion & Mexican 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 following is the standard breakdown:

• 15 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)

• 1 extra credit short answer question (4 point maximum)

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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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes 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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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes 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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United States & Mexico Geography Quiz (3)

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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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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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Mexican-American War DBQ Documents

In 1846 the United States went to war with México. Like several wars the United States has fought, this war had its strong supporters and critics. Compared to the Civil War, which was fought just fifteen years later, the Mexican War sometimes seems like a small thing. But it was not! Thousands of Mexicans and Americans died, and half of the country of México was taken by the United States as a war prize. This DBQ asks the simple question: Was the United States justified in going to war with México?

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 United States was justified in going to war with México.

Google Classroom

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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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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Mexican-American War DBQ Documents

In 1846 the United States went to war with México. Like several wars the United States has fought, this war had its strong supporters and critics. Compared to the Civil War, which was fought just fifteen years later, the Mexican War sometimes seems like a small thing. But it was not! Thousands of Mexicans and Americans died, and half of the country of México was taken by the United States as a war prize. This DBQ asks the simple question: Was the United States justified in going to war with México?

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 United States was justified in going to war with México.

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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Westward Expansion & Mexican History 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

• Extend

• Despite

• Varied

• Determination

• Specify

• Generally

• Allocation

• Consequently

Study with Quizlet!

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North America Atlas (México)

As we go over the territorial evolution of México, you will fill out the paper atlas that was passed out at the beginning of the school year. The third checkpoint will include the page with the map of the territorial evolution of México.

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.

World Atlas

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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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.

Manifest Destiny in California and the Southwest

In the mid-1840s, only about 700 people from the United States lived in California. Every year, however, more Americans were moving west.

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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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.

New Spain and Independence for Texas

In the 1840s, New Mexico Territory included present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, and parts of Colorado. California lay to the west. This huge region, ruled by Mexico, was southwest of the unorganized territory that the United States acquired through the Louisiana Purchase.

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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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.

Westward Movement

English colonists began moving west almost as soon as they arrived in America in the 1600s. Westward expansion quickly became a tradition that helped define the nation.

Settling Oregon Country

By the 1820s, white settlers occupied much of the land between the Appalachians and the Mississippi River. Until this time, those lands were considered “the West.” However, families searching for good farmland continued to move even farther west. In front of them were the Great Plains that stretched to the Rockies. Few settlers stopped on the plains, which were considered too dry for farming. Instead, most settlers headed to lands in the Far West. The movement to this distant region changed the meaning of the West for Americans. Now, it stretched all the way to the Pacific coast.

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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Age of Jackson Essay Test

For the "Age of Jackson" subunit, you will be taking an essay test to better prepare for a common high school assessment type. You will be given five prompts and on your test, three of the five will be provided. You will then need to answer two of the three with two paragraphs or more. Each student will be allowed a 2x3 notecard to use on the test. The possible prompts are as follows:

1) What was the spoils system, who implemented it and why? Also, why did many people disapprove of it?

2) Compare and contrast the views of the Democrats, led by Andrew Jackson, and the Whigs, led by Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, regarding the Bank of the United States.

3) Describe the Nullification Crisis, how it was related to the U.S. Constitution, and how the crisis was resolved.

4) What happens during a depression? How did the policies of Andrew Jackson lead to a depression and what were the political consequences?

5) Why were white settlers and American Indians typically unable to live peacefully in neighboring areas? As a result of this, how did the Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears?

Google Classroom

Essay Test Rubric

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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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes 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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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

Study with Quizlet!

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Age of Jackson Essay Test

For the "Age of Jackson" subunit, you will be taking an essay test to better prepare for a common high school assessment type. You will be given five prompts and on your test, three of the five will be provided. You will then need to answer two of the three with two paragraphs or more. Each student will be allowed a 2x3 notecard to use on the test. The possible prompts are as follows:

1) What was the spoils system, who implemented it and why? Also, why did many people disapprove of it?

2) Compare and contrast the views of the Democrats, led by Andrew Jackson, and the Whigs, led by Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, regarding the Bank of the United States.

3) Describe the Nullification Crisis, how it was related to the U.S. Constitution, and how the crisis was resolved.

4) What happens during a depression? How did the policies of Andrew Jackson lead to a depression and what were the political consequences?

5) Why were white settlers and American Indians typically unable to live peacefully in neighboring areas? As a result of this, how did the Indian Removal Act lead to the Trail of Tears?

Google Classroom

Essay Test Rubric

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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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.

Political Conflict and Economic Crisis

During Jackson’s two terms as President, conflicts and crises shook the nation. Some were thrust upon Jackson by the grinding of sectional rivalries. Others were events of his own making. The effects of his responses to these crises were felt throughout the nation for decades to come.

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.

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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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.

Jackson Wins the Presidency

During the early 1800s, a growing spirit of democracy changed the political system and affected American ideas about social classes. The main cause stemmed from the influence of Andrew Jackson. He was an American politician during this time who supported expanding democratic rights. From the time of his first campaign for president in 1824 until his death in 1845, he dominated American politics. Jackson’s policies had a significant effect on issues such as voting rights and the ways in which government functions. This period is often known as the Age of Jackson.

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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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.

Monroe's Presidency

In 1816, the Democratic Republican candidate for President, James Monroe, easily defeated Federalist Senator Rufus King of New York. The election showed how seriously the Federalists had declined in popularity. Many had voted for Monroe.

Google Classroom

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican 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 following is the standard breakdown:

• 15 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)

• 1 extra credit short answer question (4 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican 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 following is the standard breakdown:

• 15 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)

• 1 extra credit short answer question (4 point maximum)

Study with Quizlet!

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes Packet

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes Packet

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican History 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

• Extend

• Despite

• Varied

• Determination

• Specify

• Generally

• Allocation

• Consequently

Study with Quizlet!

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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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

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Westward Expansion & Mexican History Cornell Notes

Fill out the Cornell Notes sheet provided in class to review all of the information covered over the course of the unit. 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 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.

Cornell Notes Packet

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

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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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

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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

Google Classroom

DBQ Essay Rubric

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

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Mexican-American War DBQ Documents

In 1846 the United States went to war with México. Like several wars the United States has fought, this war had its strong supporters and critics. Compared to the Civil War, which was fought just fifteen years later, the Mexican War sometimes seems like a small thing. But it was not! Thousands of Mexicans and Americans died, and half of the country of México was taken by the United States as a war prize. This DBQ asks the simple question: Was the United States justified in going to war with México?

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 United States was justified in going to war with México.

Google Classroom

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Mexican-American War DBQ Essay

Now you are ready to start writing. You will be formulating an argument based on the overall DBQ question—make sure you have done your prewriting and understand the question before starting! Your essay will need to include five paragraphs (one introduction, one conclusion, and three body paragraphs) and must be typed in MLA format. Hand written essays will not be accepted and essays not formatted properly will lose points. Once you finish writing, you also need to highlight certain elements, please watching the example video below so you know what to highlight. Below is the rubric for DBQ essays:

• Spelling & Grammar (20 points)

• Format (5 points)

• Thesis Statement (5 points)

• Introduction & Conclusion (5 points)

• First Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Second Body Paragraph (5 points)

• Third Body Paragraph (5 points)

Please note that highlighting is REQUIRED:

In the introductory paragraph:

• Full thesis statement (yellow)

• Reason #1 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #1 (blue)

• Reason #2 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #2 (red)

• Reason #3 that corresponds with Body Paragraph #3 (green)

In each body paragraph:

• Baby Thesis where you restate the reason for the paragraph (yellow)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #1 with citation (blue)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #2 with citation (red)

• Fact/Piece of Evidence #3 with citation (green)

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DBQ Essay Rubric

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

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United States & Mexico Geography Quiz (3)

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

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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.

Manifest Destiny in California and the Southwest

In the mid-1840s, only about 700 people from the United States lived in California. Every year, however, more Americans were moving west.

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

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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.

New Spain and Independence for Texas

In the 1840s, New Mexico Territory included present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah, and parts of Colorado. California lay to the west. This huge region, ruled by Mexico, was southwest of the unorganized territory that the United States acquired through the Louisiana Purchase.

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