Manifest Destiny

Manifest Destiny was a 19th century American belief that it was the God-given right of Americans to expand the country as far in every direction as possible.  Driven by political, religious, and economic incentives, the United States would reach the Pacific Ocean. 

Today, you will complete a Westward Expansion map using the animated map below.

Animated Map
When you finish map and turn it in, go to
50 states game
If you score lower than 44/50, play again!

 

Andrew Jackson Evaluation

Today, using the chart you completed for Andrew Jackson's Presidency, you will evaluate his presidency by answering the following question:  "Was the Presidency of Andrew Jackson beneficial or harmful to the American people?".
Remember that although this is not a formal essay, you still need to provide examples, facts, and details to support your answer.

Explore the following examples from your chart before answering:

The Spoils System
The Kitchen Cabinet
Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States
The Indian Removal Act
Worcester v. Georgia

Hero or Villan

If you were absent today, click on the following link to watch the video we saw in class today.  Watch 30 minutes, write 5 things you learned about Andrew Jackson as a young man, then draw a picture of Jackson depicting what he may have been like before becoming a politician.

Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villan?

The Age of Jackson

Today we will complete vocabulary for the "Age of Jackson".  The assignment will be due Wednesday at the beginning of the period.  If you do not finish today, you may check out a book, or simply use your computer at home to "google" helpful sites.

You can find the following words, people, and terms in your textbook from pages 374-384

nominating conventions
spoils system
kitchen cabinet
states' rights
nullification crisis
Andrew Jackson
Democratic Party
John C. Calhoun
Martin Van Buren
Tariff of Abominations
Daniel Webster
McCulloch v. Maryland
Whig Party
Panic of 1837
William Henry Harrison
Black Hawk
Indian Removal Act
Indian Territory
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek
Sequoya
John Ross
Worcester v. Georgia
Trail of Tears
Osceola

Technology Survey

Click on the following link to fill out the district technology survey:  Technology Survey

When you are finished, read the article you were given.  We will have an activity and there is a packet to complete- due Monday, beginning of the period.

Crisis of Nations

Last week we studied the foreign policy and diplomacy of the United States during its first 40 years  as a nation.  There were many events that affected our relationships with foreign nations.  Today you will play a game called Crisis of Nations. 

In Crisis of Nations, take the helm of your own country and work together with others to solve international problems! As the leader of your own country, you'll have to make tough choices about how to use military, espionage, and economic resources to serve both the best interests of your own country and the larger global community. Navigate a shifting landscape of international allies and enemies as you declare war, broker peace, and increase prosperity at home.

Click on the following link to play the game:  Crisis of Nations

U.S Foreign Policy 1783-1823

As a new nation, the U.S. struggled with stronger, more established nations. This assignment will help you learn more about the events between 1783 and 1823 that changed the role of the U.S. in the world.

First go to the following link to find the foreign policy worksheet:  U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy 1783-1823

There, you will find a chart of events involving the U.S. and foreign nations. You may google each event, or find it in your textbook, read about it, then fill in the chart. Keep in mind, you want to determine whether the U.S was most successful when using diplomacy/compromise or when using military action.
If you struggle with finding information, click on this link to find useful sites for each event:
Useful research links

In the end, you will want to be able to agree or disagree with the following statement: "The United States earned the respect of European nations between the years 1783-1823 through compromise".     You will write a 5-paragraph essay to support your opinion.  It is due Monday, February 11th.