Foundations Background to American History
ISN Set Up! Page Description 1 Table of Contents 2 Gradebook 3 Unit 1 Cover Page 4 Daily Objectives 5-6 Unit Timeline 7-10 Cornell Notes 136 Amendments 137140 Glossary All Dates go on timeline Essential Questions go in your Cornell Notes Black Underlined Words
Our Target today is. review the causes for the colonists rebellion against England.
Write & Reflect What does it mean to be American?
Causes of the Rebellion?
Road to Revolution
Birth of A Nation Putting things in order
French & Indian War 1754-1763
French & Indian War 1754-1763 Fight for control of North America, both sides relied on the help of Native Americans as allies. British victory left them with steep debt and new territories to defend. Many British felt the colonies should share in the costs as a result the British passed many unpopular taxes.
No Taxation without Representation 1764 - Sugar Act 1765 - Quartering Act - Stamp Act 1767 - Townshend Act
Boston Massacre 1770
Boston Tea Party 1773
The Intolerable Acts Port of Boston closed until colonists paid for tea. Royal governor could ban town meetings. British officials accused of a crime would stand trial in England. British soldiers could be housed in colonial homes
Lexington & Concord : First Shots! April 1775 British sent to seize the weapons and supplies of the colonial militia. Troops attacked as they marched through the town of Lexington on their way to Concord.
Declaring Independence
What ideas did Jefferson take from Locke?
Major Influences: John Locke Locke argued in his Two Treatises of Government that political society existed for the sake of protecting "property", which he defined as a person's "life, liberty, and estate" one of the three greatest men that have ever lived" - T. Jefferson
Major Influences Franklin, Adams, and Jefferson July 2, 1776 vs. July 4, 1776
Our Target today is. interpret the meaning of the Declaration of Independence
The Most Famous line! We hold these to be, that all are created, that they are endowed by their with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are, and the pursuit of.
What are the basic principles found in the Declaration of Independence?
4 Basic Principles: 1. All people are created equal 2. All people have basic rights that can not be taken away. 3. The government gets its power to make decisions and to protect rights from the people. 4. When the government does not protect the rights of the people, the people have the right to change or
The Declaration in Modern Language Activity
John Adams Voting on the Declaration Too Late to Apologize
What / Who did they leave out?
Our Target today is. identify & explain the role of America s framers.
Who are some of the men considered to be the Founding Fathers of America? What roles did they play?
Continental Congress 1776 Philadelphia PA
Signers of the Declaration Hancock Rush Carroll Witherspoon President of the Second Continental Congress. Largest signature. Father of American Medicine. Helped establish the A. M.E church Financed the revolution. Only Catholic. Longest living (95yrs. old). President of New Jersey College (Princeton)
War
Interactive Map
What America got right! George Washington nominated for President and given the oath of office
Appointed by the 2nd Continental Congress
Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. The only colonial governor who acted in support of the colonists. Close friend of Washington
Clergyman who recruited soldiers to fight the British. John Peter Muhlenberg Sr.
Our Target today is. describe the preamble and the principles found in the U. S. Constitution.
French & American Alliance 1778
British Surrender 1781
History Channel: Facts about the War The Patriot Final Battle Scene Fourth of July Fails
Freedom Now What? Articles of Confederation 1781 1789 states remained sovereign and independent, with Congress serving as the last resort on appeal of disputes. Congress was also given the authority to make treaties and alliances, maintain armed forces and coin money. However, the central government lacked the ability to levy taxes and regulate commerce,
13 groups discuss the proposal for two minutes. groups vote on the proposal If the proposal doesn t pass, repeat this process.
The Constitution
Constitutional Convention 1787 Philadelphia, PA
Signers
The Framers
Can you fill in the blank? We the of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect, establish, insure domestic, provide for the common, promote the general welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this for the United States of America.
The Preamble School House Rock Style
What important principles are found in the U.S. Constitution?
Important Principles Republicanism Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Federalism Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Amendments
Our Target today is. analyze the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Creation of the Constitution What have you given us, Sir? A Republic, if you can keep it.
An evolving document
Bill of Rights Still not quite right: Tweak the recipe Anti-Federalists had a fear of an all power government. Put the promises
Stations Activity Let s take a closer look at the some of the amendments in the Bill of Rights.
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Our Target today is. to explain the symbols of America and to review DeTocqueville s analysis of America.
Who was John Jay?
The Role of John Jay His series of essays known as the Federalists Papers strongly encouraged Americans support ratification of the constitution. Became 1st Supreme Court Justice of the U.S.
Rights, Rights, Rights baby Wrecking Ball Constitution Style
America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great. Alexis de Tocqueville 1831 History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.
What were the values DeTocqueville said were crucial to America s success?
5 Value crucial to America s success pg 53-54 TEKS book 1. Egalitarianism 2. Populism 3. Liberty 4. Individualism 5. Laissez-faire
Which values do you see?
Are these values still present today? Rank from 1-5 to what extent do you agree with following statements: Are these 5 values still present today? Why or Why not?
American Identity
What are some of the symbols and mottos of America? How do they define American society?
Best Renditions of the Star Spangled Banner What does the Pledge of Allegiance mean? Symbols of America
Our Target today is. describe how Blacks and women have since achieved equality.
America: Living up to who we are
Identify and explain the amendments that have given civil rights to African Americans and women?
What / Who did they leave out?
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Design Your Cover Page With at least one representation of each! Entire page must be covered G= Geography (location, movement, natural environment) R= Religion (occurrences when religion has been freely exercised and influential or oppressed.) I= Ideas (the influence or display of strongly held beliefs) P= Politics (leaders, laws) E= Economic (the business of buying, selling, growing, regressing, taxes) S= Society (the arts : books, poetry, movies, music, fashion, trends
Brown vs Board of Education 1954
Be true to what you said on paper!