Brain Quest

Brain QuestWhat events led to the call for war against Great Britain?What was your favorite part of your Winter Break?What is your goal for this class during this 9 weeks?

Challenge Question:None

Objective (I Can)Analyze the economic and political factors involved in building a network of roads by examining the American System.

Growth of America

Unit 5Split into two partsVocab Quiz on Monday Jan. 11 (#s 1-7)

Henry Clays American SystemAfter the War of 1812, Americans felt strong about themselves and one area of American life that began to expand was business.Henry Clay had a plan to aid American businesses, he called it the American System.A Tariff- It made European goods more expensive and encouraged Americans to buy American made products.A National Bank- The establishment of this promoted a single currency and made trade easierRoads and Canals- Improve the transportation system in the country

Erie Canal- The Longest Ditch in American History

2nd Great AwakeningThe great figure of the 2nd Great Awakening was Charles Grandison Finney.He was the most successful and famous preacher He published a how-to manual, Lectures on the Revival of Religion.The 2nd Great Awakening resulted in thousands of conversions to evangelical religions. Preachers like Finney traveled from town to town lectured about eradicating sin in the name of perfectionism.Based on the ideals of this religious movement other reform movements such as abolition and womens rights grew at this time.

19th Century ReformsVideo on Reforms- Crash Course

Close OutAnswer in a minimum of three sentences How did the new roads and canals affect the economy?How might the 2nd Great Awakening have led to the growth of social reform movements?

Brain QuestWhat were the three parts of Henry Clays Plan?Why was the Erie Canal important?Identify one of the 19th Century Reformers.

Challenge Question:You live in New York in the 1850s. You are the oldest daughter in your family. Since childhood you have loved math, which puzzles your family. Your sisters are happy learning to sew and cook, but you want more. You hear of a female seminary school nearby, where you could study and learn much more. How would you persuade your parents to send you to the school?Objective (I Can)Interpret the influence of the 19th century reformers on society by evaluating the mini play conducted in class.

Growth of America

19th Century ReformsVideo on Reforms- Crash Course

Checking for UnderstandingUsing chapter 14 section 3 answer the following questions?How did reformers change the punishment of criminals?What were Horace Manns achievements for reforming education?Besides knowledge, what purpose did Mann believe the public schools had? ( Use Primary Source box)How did reform efforts improve access to education?

Dr. Phil Interviews the Reformers of the Second Great AwakeningIdentify the Connection Between the Great Awakening and the Reform Spirit in the early 1800s and the Key Reformers and Their Causes

Objectives/ProceduresThe purpose of this play is to help students learn about how the Great Awakening led to a reforming spirit in the early 1800s.Once in your groups assign each person their one or two roles and complete the chart while conducting the play.

Jot Notes: Take notes on the reformers as we read.NameOrganization/Cause/Meeting/Profession/NicknamesDetails (causes, reforms called for, etc).Charles Grandison FinneyPeter CartwrightDorthea DixHorace MannNeal S. DowSusan B. AnthonyElizabeth Cady StantonMargaret FullerAmelia Bloomer

Exit SlipDescribe and explain the importance of the 2nd Great Awakening? (Min. 3 sentences)Which reforms were the people NOT ready for? Why? (Min. of 3 sentences)What were Stanton and Anthony fighting for?What did Dorthea Dix want to change?

Extended Writing AssignmentWrite a three paragraph essay answering the following prompt.Using your understanding of the early 19th century reforms and your knowledge of history. Do you think individuals can still make a difference in social issues in our society, such as Dorothea Dix, Horace Mann, and the other reforms from the early 19th century did? If so, which areas in our society do you think need the most reforming? You may use the textbook (chp.14 section 3 or your notes from the play).

Brain QuestWhat was the 2nd Great Awakening, and who was one of its leaders?What was one of Horace Manns accomplishments?Which reforms were people not ready for?

Challenge Question:Some History books make it look as if half the people in America never even existed. History books talk about explorers, merchants, politicians, and generalsbut these are all men. In early America, women couldnt hold any of these jobs. They were invisible to history. Howard Zinn Do you agree with this statement? Explain. Objective (I Can)Interpret the influence of Andrew Jackson and the creation of Jacksonian Democracy by completing the activities.

Corrupt BargainIn 1824, regional differences led to a fierce fight over the presidency.Complete the worksheetResult: Since no one received a majority of electoral votes, the House of Reps. Must choose the president.Clay threw his support toward Adams which allowed him to win the Presidency and later Henry Clay was named Sec. of State which led to accusation of a Corrupt Bargain.This stigma followed Adams throughout his presidency and crippled his ability to achieve anything.

Analysis of the Election of 1828First individually complete the analysis of the election map questions.With your group complete the reading about Andrew Jackson and answer the following questions. (Min. of 3 sentences)Think back to the election of 1824 why did Andrew Jackson believe that election was stolen from him?What happened to the Democratic-Republican party?Explain the idea of Jacksonian Democracy.Why did Jackson have an overwhelming win in the election of 1828?

Jacksonian DemocracyCrash Course video