8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: September - November 5/10/11 MAP Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings People have natural rights and governments are created to protect those rights. When government is destructive of the natural rights of men, the people have the right and duty to overthrow that government. Failure to find a compromise leads to conflict. Essential Questions How have the concepts of natural rights evolved differently for various social groups in America? What government actions convinced the colonists to conclude their rights were in peril? RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. RH.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally) RH.6-8.6. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts). Civics 5.1.8.D: Summarize the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence United States Constitution Bill of Rights Pennsylvania Constitution 5.1.8.F: Analyze how political symbols are used by the media and leaders to influence public opinion. 5.2.8.B: Describe how citizens resolve conflicts in society and government. 5.2.8.C: Describe the role of political leadership and public service. 5.2.8.D: Describe the citizen s role in the political process. 5.3.8.H: Describe the influence of mass media on government. 1. Develop an understanding of the concepts of CITIZENSHIP, EQUALITY, LIBERTY and CONFLICT. A. Citizenship: Each citizen is a full and equal member of a self-governing community endowed with fundamental rights and entrusted with responsibilities. B. Equality: Equality means all citizens are the same before the law. There are no classes of citizenship; no superior, dominant ruling class. C. Liberty: The personal, political and economic freedom of citizens to choose behaviors which they believe will best benefit their personal good. These choices often conflict when people attempt to exercise their liberty in society. Use Graphic Organizers for informational reading notes (i.e. Venn Diagram). Develop and implement organization for materials Develop cooperative learning skills Identify and locate North American land claims. Identify cause and effect relationships Identify and analyze pieces of propaganda Analyze primary sources Interpret charts, graphs and maps. Develop reading and vocabulary skills using reading strategies. Develop test taking skills Quiz/Quest/Test May include: Multiple choice Definitions Open-ended questions Essay DBQ Matching True/False Illustrations Maps Chart reading Homework Descriptive Writing Timeline of Events Project Informal observation during classwork 1
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: September - November 5/10/11 MAP WHST.6-8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 5.4.8.A: Describe how national interests lead to agreements and conflicts between and among countries. 5.4.8.B: Describe the foreign policy tools of diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, and treaties. Economics 6.1.8.B: Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. Analyze the resources that are combined to create goods and services. 6.1.8.C: Compare choices to determine the best action. 6.2.8.A: Describe the interaction of consumers and producers of goods and services in the state and national economy. 6.3.8.C: Compare and contrast the effects of different taxation policies. Geography 7.1.8.B: Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features. 7.2.8.A: Explain the characteristics of places and regions. 7.3.8.A: Explain the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: Population Culture Settlement Economic activities Political activities 7.4.8.A: Illustrate the effects of the physical systems on people within regions. D. Conflict: A dispute between people that may be settled peacefully or violently. In American democracy conflict has generally taken place within a constitutional framework which allows for protest politics and promotes the peaceful resolution of differences. 2. Review social, political, and economic realities of colonial America. 3. Define the following key terms: salutary neglect, mercantilism, democracy, and republic. 4. Identify and explain how the French and Indian War led to the creation of an American Identity and growing tension between England and the Colonies. 5. Define the following key terms: embargo, tariffs, boycott, writs of assistance, patriots, Sons of Liberty, Daughters of Liberty, Tories, loyalists, militia, minutemen, revolution, Committees of Correspondence, and grievance. TRANSFER TASK: Compulsory Voting In the US? 2
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: September - November 5/10/11 MAP History 8.1.8.B: Compare and contrast a historical event, using multiple points of view from primary and secondary sources. 8.3.8.A: Examine the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the United States. 8.3.8.B: Evaluate the importance of historical documents, artifacts and places critical to United States history. 8.3.8.C: Summarize how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history. Belief systems and religions Commerce and industry Technology Politics and government Physical and human geography Social organizations 8.3.8.D: Examine how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the growth and development of the U.S. Ethnicity and race Working conditions Immigration Military conflict Economic stability 6. Describe the political and economic conflicts and responses between British and American points of view that caused the American Revolution. 7. Explain how equality and liberty are shaped by the Declaration of Independence 8. Describe the impact of key military actions during the Revolutionary War. 9. Analyze the major factors that led to the outcome of the American Revolution (Post Declaration). 10. Analyze how the various groups found in post-revolutionary America (slaves, women, Indians and the rich and poor) were affected by the then contemporary concepts of equality, liberty and citizenship, and conflict. 3
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _November - February Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings The seat of power in a government must be balanced to insure that government is effective at managing the affairs of the country without being abusive. In a democratic society, all citizens have rights and responsibilities. Essential Questions Do all citizens share equal rights and responsibilities? How is the power in government balanced? What is the relationship between civil rights and civic responsibilities? Civics RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual 11. Describe how the American s Analyze and evaluate Quiz/Quest/Test evidence to support analysis of 5.1.8.A: Identify the sources of the rule view on government shaped the charts, graphs and maps. May include: of law. primary and secondary sources. development of the Articles of Multiple choice 5.1.8.B: Outline how different systems of Develop reading and Confederation. Definitions RH.6-8.2. Determine the central government function. vocabulary skills using Open-ended questions ideas or information of a primary 5.1.8.C: Analyze the principles and ideas 12. Describe the problems that reading strategies. Essay or secondary source; provide an that shaped local, Pennsylvania, and post-revolutionary America Develop test taking skills DBQ accurate summary of the source national governments. had in managing conflicts Matching distinct from prior knowledge or Liberty / Freedom under the Articles of Analyze the Articles of True/False Democracy Confederation. opinions. Confederation and identify Justice Illustrations the weaknesses Equality 13. Define the following key Maps RH.6-8.3. Identify key steps in a 5.1.8.D: Summarize the basic principles terms: confederation, Compare and Contrast Chart reading text s description of a process and ideals within documents and the roles constitution, compromise. related to history/social studies Conflict resolution through Homework played by the framers as found in (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how 14. The Constitutional Convention problem solving Descriptive Writing significant documents: interest rates are raised or was called to deal with the Declaration of Independence conflicts that existed under the Interpret and analyze Timeline of Events lowered). United States Constitution Bill of Rights Articles. primary sources Project RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning Pennsylvania Constitution Analyze primary sources Informal observation 15. Conflicts arose during the of words and phrases as they are 5.1.8.F: Analyze how political symbols convention which required for historical information during classwork used in a text, including are used by the media and leaders to compromise. and point of view. vocabulary specific to domains influence public opinion. related to history/social studies. 5.2.8.A: Summarize the role of citizens 16. Discuss the process of in terms of right and responsibilities in compromise which led to the different government systems. shaping and adoption of the 5.2.8.B: Describe how citizens resolve Constitution. conflicts in society and government. 5.2.8.C: Describe the role of political leadership and public service. 5.2.8.D: Describe the citizen s role in the political process. 5.3.8.C: Describe how local, state, and national governments provide services. 17. Define and apply key terms: Federalists, Antifederalists, amendment, federalism, republicanism, judicial branch, executive branch, legislative branch, popular vote, electoral vote, suffrage, states' rights, 5.3.8.F: Explain the various judicial judicial review, Cabinet, and levels of the government inaugurate. 4
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _November - February RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text Economics presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). WHST.6-8.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. WHST.6-8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 6.3.8.B: Predict how changes to government involvement at the state and national levels may affect the economy. Geography History 8.1.8.B: Compare and contrast a historical event, using multiple points of view from primary and secondary sources. 8.3.8.B: Evaluate the importance of historical documents, artifacts and places critical to United States history. 18. Explain how each one of the following Constitutional systems helps to manage conflict in American society: A. Separation of Powers (three branches) B. Checks and Balances C. Limited Government (distribution and limitations of central government powers) D. Federalism E. Republicanism F. Popular Sovereignty G. Judicial Review H. Amendment Process 19. How a Bill Becomes a Law 20. Explain how the Bill of Rights mediates the conflicts over equality and liberty in American society. 5
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _February - June_ Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings All nations must adapt to both domestic and foreign challenges if those countries are to endure. Citizens participate in the US government through political parties that have their own platforms to solve problems. American nationalism led to Manifest Destiny and expansion across the continent. When government is destructive of the natural rights of men, the people have the right and duty to overthrow that government. Failure to find a compromise leads to conflict. Essential Questions How did territorial acquisition lead to growing nationalism and the concept of Manifest Destiny? How have the concepts of natural rights evolved differently for various social groups in America? What events led to the polarization of regional interests and the growth of sectionalism? How did the balance of federal and state rights change? What government actions convinced Southerners to conclude states rights were in peril? RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual Civics 21. Define the following key Analyze and evaluate charts, evidence to support analysis terms: political party, policy, graphs and maps. of primary and secondary foreign policy, domestic sources. policy. RH.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. 5.2.8.B: Describe how citizens resolve conflicts in society and government. 5.4.8.A: Describe how national interests lead to agreements and conflicts between and among countries. 5.4.8.B: Describe the foreign policy tools of diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, and treaties. 22. Identify and explain problems with interpreting the Constitution and dealing with foreign and domestic policy in the early republic. 23. Define the following key terms: annexation, cession, territory, immigration, location, place, interaction, migration/movement, region, and Manifest Destiny. Develop reading and vocabulary skills using reading strategies. Develop test taking skills On a map identify key physical features and the territorial acquisitions of the United States during westward expansion. PSSA Quiz/Quest/Test May include: Multiple choice Definitions Open-ended questions Essay DBQ Matching True/False Illustrations Maps Chart reading Homework Descriptive Writing Timeline of Events Project Informal observation during classwork 6
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _February - June_ Economics 24. Locate and label the major TRANSFER TASK: WHST.6-8.4. Produce clear geographic features of the Articles of Confederation and and coherent writing in which United States. the Constitution the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. WHST.6-8.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. WHST.6-8.9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research 6.1.8.A: Explain how limited resources and unlimited wants cause scarcity. 6.1.8.B: Compare decisions made because of limited resources and unlimited wants. 6.1.8.C: Compare choices to determine the best action. 6.2.8.D: Explain the effects that changes in price have on buyers and sellers. 6.2.8.E: Compare the state of the current economy with the economy in a different time or place. 6.3.8.B: Predict how changes to government involvement at the state and national levels may affect the economy. 6.3.8.D: Explain how government actions may affect international trade. 25. Locate and label the geographic areas that were acquired by the United States between 1783 (Treaty of Paris) and 1860 (complete continental United States). A. Trans-Appalachian (1783) B. Louisiana Purchase (1803) C. Florida Cession (1819) D. Texas Annexation (1845) E. Oregon Country Cession (1846) F. Mexican Cession (1848) G. Gadsden Purchase (1853) 26. Describe the historic events connected with each of these territorial acquisitions 7
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _February - June_ Geography 7.1.8.B: Explain and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features. 7.2.8.A: Explain the characteristics of places and regions. 7.3.8.A: Explain the human characteristics of places and regions using the following criteria: Population Culture Settlement Economic activities Political activities 7.4.8.B: Interpret the effects of people on the physical systems within regions. 27. Explain the impact of the acquisition of each of the areas. 28. Analyze how westward expansion had an impact on regional/sectional conflicts like free western land, immigration, Indian policy, slavery, internal improvements. 29. Define the following terms: slavery, agrarian, urban, industrial, plantation, cotton gin, protective tariff, creditor, debtor, industrial revolution, raw materials, internal improvements, nullification, Nativist, abolitionist, temperance, suffrage, factory system, unions, antebellum, cash crop, anti/pro, nationalism, underground railroad, free labor, passive resistance and 'peculiar institution'. 30. Explain how the major technological developments transformed the economy in the North and South. 8
8 th Grade: Course Title: US History II (1776 1860) Duration: _February - June_ 8th Grade US History II CCSS sbf: 7/11/2013 History 8.1.8.A: Compare and contrast events over time and how continuity and change over time influenced those events. 8.1.8.B: Compare and contrast a historical event, using multiple points of view from primary and secondary sources. 8.3.8.A: Examine the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the United States. 8.3.8.B: Evaluate the importance of historical documents, artifacts and places critical to United States history. 8.3.8.C: Summarize how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history. Belief systems and religions Commerce and industry Technology Politics and government Physical and human geography Social organizations 8.3.8.D: Examine how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the growth and development of the U.S. Ethnicity and race Working conditions Immigration Military conflict Economic stability 31. Explain the impact of Industrialization on international and domestic markets. 32. Identify the various ways in which African Americans resisted the conditions of their enslave movement and analyze the consequences of violent uprisings. 33. Analyze the activities of the reform movements. 34. Define the following terms: nationalism, sectionalism, secession, emancipation, Union, Confederacy, popular sovereignty, Civil War, Republicans, antebellum 35. Evaluate the causes of the Civil War. 36. Identify the secession of the Southern states and explain the process and reasons for secession as well as the Northern states reaction. 9