United States History GPS Review: 1492-1865 SSUSH1 Describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century (1600 s). a. Explain Virginia s development (Virginia Company, tobacco, relationships with Powhatan, House of Burgesses, Bacon s Rebellion, and development of slavery). b. Describe settlement of New England (religious reasons, relations with Natives - King Phillip s War, government - town meetings and legislature, religious tensions - Rhode Island, half-way covenant, Salem Witch Trials, and loss of Massachusetts charter). c. Explain development of mid-atlantic colonies (Dutch in New Amsterdam and English takeover, and settlement of Pennsylvania). d. Explain reasons for French settlement of Quebec. SSUSH2 Trace ways the economy and society of British North America developed. a. Explain mercantilism and trans-atlantic trade. b. Describe Middle Passage, growth of African population, and African-American culture. c. Identify Benjamin Franklin as a symbol of social mobility and individualism. d. Explain significance of Great Awakening. SSUSH3 Explain the primary causes of the American Revolution. a. Explain French and Indian War and 1763 Treaty of Paris as groundwork for American Revolution. b. Explain colonial response to British actions (Proclamation of 1763, Stamp Act, and Intolerable Acts) as seen in Sons and Daughters of Liberty and Committees of Correspondence. c. Explain importance of Thomas Paine s Common Sense to movement for independence. SSUSH4 Identify ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of American Revolution. a. Explain language, organization, and sources of Declaration of Independence (John Locke, Montesquieu, and Thomas Jefferson). b. Explain reason and significance of French alliance/assistance and roles of Benjamin Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette. c. Analyze George Washington as military leader; include creation of professional military and life of common soldier, and significance of crossing Delaware River and Valley Forge. d. Explain Yorktown, Lord Cornwallis, and Treaty of Paris, 1783. SSUSH5 Explain specific events/key ideas that brought adoption/implementation of US Constitution. a. Explain weaknesses in Articles of Confederation & Daniel Shays Rebellion led to stronger central government. b. Evaluate arguments of anti-federalists & Federalists during debate on ratification of Constitution (The Federalist concerning form of government, factions, checks & balances, and power of executive, roles of Alexander Hamilton & James Madison). c. Explain features of Constitution (Great Compromise, separation of powers, limited government, & slavery). d. Analyze Bill of Rights as protector of individual & states rights. e. Explain Presidencies of George Washington & John Adams (Whiskey Rebellion, non-intervention in Europe, & development of political parties (Alexander Hamilton)). SSUSH6 Analyze territorial & population growth and impact in early decades of new nation. a. Explain Northwest Ordinance s importance in westward migration, slavery, public education, and new states. b. Describe Jefferson s diplomacy in Louisiana Purchase from France and its exploration by Lewis & Clark. c. Explain reasons for War of 1812 and its significance on development of national identity. d. Describe construction of Erie Canal, rise of New York City, and development of nation s infrastructure. e. Describe reasons for and importance of Monroe Doctrine.
SSUSH7 Explain economic growth, its regional/national impact in first half of 19th c, and different responses. a. Explain impact of Industrial Revolution (Eli Whitney s cotton gin and development of interchangeable parts for muskets). b. Describe westward growth; include concept of Manifest Destiny. c. Describe reform movements (temperance, abolitionism, and public school). d. Explain women s efforts to gain suffrage (Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Seneca Falls Conference). e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy (expanding suffrage, rise of popular politics, and American nationalism). SSUSH8 Explain relationship between north-south and westward expansion. a. Explain how slavery became an issue in American politics (slave rebellion of Nat Turner & rise of abolitionism -William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglas, and Grimke sisters). b. Explain Missouri Compromise and issue of slavery in western states/territories. c. Describe Nullification Crisis and states rights (John C. Calhoun and development of sectionalism). d. Describe war with Mexico and Wilmot Proviso. e. Explain Compromise of 1850. SSUSH9 Identify events, issues, & individuals relating to causes, course, and consequences of Civil War. a. Explain Kansas-Nebraska Act, failure of popular sovereignty, Dred Scott, and John Brown s Raid. b. Describe President Lincoln s efforts to preserve the Union (his second inaugural address & Gettysburg speech, and use of emergency powers - suspend habeas corpus). c. Describe roles: Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, William T. Sherman, and Jefferson Davis. d. Explain importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Battle for Atlanta. e. Describe significance of Emancipation Proclamation. f. Explain importance of growing economic disparity between North and South (examine population, functioning railroads, and industrial output). United States History GPS Review: 1492 1865 Notes SSUSH1 Describe European settlement in North America during the 17th century (1600 s). a. Spanish Exploration: Motivation (3G s): Christopher Columbus Columbian Exchange: From Old World - From New World - b. English Exploration: Virginia: Virginia Company: Joint Stock Company- Jamestown:
John Smith: Powhatan Relationship: Tobacco: Cash Crop- Indentured Servants: Headright System: Arrival of Slavery: House of Burgesses; Role: Problems: Bacon s Rebellion: Nathaniel Bacon: Colonies included in South : New England: Massachusetts Bay Company Pilgrims: Problems in England; Mayflower Compact: Location: Puritans: Problems in England: Goal & Beliefs: Theocracy: Town Meetings- Legislature- Covenant- Location: Economics: Relations with Natives: Pequot War: King Phillip s War: Importance- Religious Problems: Half-way Covenant: Roger Williams: Beliefs- Religious Tolerance- Native Relations- Rhode Island- Anne Hutchinson:
Beliefs- Salem Witch Trials: Causes- Results- Problem with England: Navigation Laws: Salutary Neglect: Dominion of New England: Loss of charter- Parliament- Goal- Complaint of Colonists- Solution- Colonies included in New England : Mid-Atlantic colonies: New York aka New Amsterdam: Dutch: Characteristics- Economics- English Takeover: Method: Pennsylvania: William Penn: Goal- Quaker Beliefs- Religious Tolerance- Native Relations- Economics: Philadelphia: Colonies included in Mid-Atlantic : b. French Exploration: Location: Economics: Quebec: SSUSH2 Trace ways the economy and society of British North America developed. a. Mercantilism: Basis of wealth: Favorable Balance of Trade: Problems:
b. Trans-Atlantic trade: Triangular Trade: Location: Products: Middle Passage- Impact on Africa- African-American Culture- Laws/Slave Codes- Slave Rebellionc. Enlightenment: Benjamin Franklin: Inventor: Publisher: Statesman: Opportunity in America for advancement: Land: Class System: d. Great Awakening: Events: Revivalism: Jonathan Edwards: Impact on American Culture: Tie to American Revolution: SSUSH3 Explain the primary causes of the American Revolution. a. French and Indian War: Causes: Albany Congress: Ben Franklin- Join or Die - Goal- Outcome- Events: George Washington: Relations between Americans and English: Differences- Tensions- Results: Treaty of Paris 1763: England-
America- French- Native American Fighting: Pontiac- Proclamation of 1763: Land- Colonist Reactionb. English Colonial Control: Stamp Act: Purpose: Method of Taxation: American Reaction: Sons of Liberty- Key People- Activities- Daughters of Liberty- Activities- Stamp Act Congress- No taxation without representation - Result of Stamp Act: Declaratory Act: Townshend Acts: Items taxed: Boston Massacre: Cause: Result: Committees of Correspondence: Method of Communication: Tea Act: Problem: Boston Tea Party: Result: Intolerable Acts: Quartering Act: Martial Law: First Continental Congress: Purpose: Lexington and Concord: Problem: American reaction: Minutemen/Militia:
Outcome: Second Continental Congress: Decisions: Continental Army: George Washington- Olive Branch Petition: c. Thomas Paine: Common Sense Purpose: Impact: SSUSH4 Identify ideological, military, and diplomatic aspects of American Revolution. a. Declaration of Independence: Purpose: Thomas Jefferson: John Locke: Natural Rights Jefferson version: Social Contract: Patriot v Loyalistb/c. Fighting: Battle at Trenton/Crossing of the Delaware River: Importance: Hessians: Mercenary: Battle of Saratoga: Importance: French Alliance/Assistance: Benjamin Franklin: Marquis de Lafayette: George Washington: Problems with Army: Problems for Soldiers: Valley Forge: Baron von Steuben: Yorktown: Lord Cornwallis: Surrender: d. Treaty of Paris, 1783: Terms of Treaty: Land: Money: British Forts:
SSUSH5 Explain specific events/key ideas that brought adoption/implementation of US Constitution. a. Articles of Confederation: Republic: Confederation Definition: Why not a Constitution?: Powers of Central Government: New Land: Land Ordinance of 1785: Northwest Ordinance of 1787: Problems of Articles of Confederation: American Economics: Taxation: Borrowers v Lenders: Shays s Rebellion: Daniel Shays- Causes- Results- War Debt: Foreign Relations: British Problems: Spanish Problems: Problem Solving Between States: Changing Articles (Amemndments): b/c. US Constitution: Federalists: Strong Central Government: Why: People: The Federalist Papers: Anti-Federalists: Worries about US Constitution: People: Bill of Rights Deal: Constitution: 3 Branches of Government: Montesquieu: Separation of Powers: Executive: Judicial:
` US Supreme Court- Legislative: Great Compromise: New Jersey Plan: Virginia Plan: Two House Legislature: House of Representatives: 3/5ths Compromise: Why? Senate: d. Bill of Rights: Purpose: Amendments: 1: 2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9: 10: e. President George Washington: Established Executive Powers: Cabinet: Treasury: Alexander Hamilton: BUS- War Debt- Excise Tax- Whiskey Rebellion- Cause- Results- Hamilton v Jefferson- Constitution- Economics- States Rights- Tariff/Tax- Impact on Presidential Power-
Judiciary Act 1789: US Supreme Court: Neutrality: Washington s Farewell Address: Advice: Isolationism: Political parties: President John Adams: Problems: Quasi-War with France: Alien & Sedition Acts: Causes: Goal for Federalists: Complaint of Anti-Federalists: SSUSH6 Analyze territorial & population growth and impact in early decades of new nation. a. Explain Northwest Ordinance s importance in westward migration, slavery, public education, and new states. b. Describe Jefferson s diplomacy in Louisiana Purchase from France and its exploration by Lewis & Clark. c. Explain reasons for War of 1812 and its significance on development of national identity. d. Describe construction of Erie Canal, rise of New York City, and development of nation s infrastructure. e. Describe reasons for and importance of Monroe Doctrine. SSUSH7 Explain economic growth, its regional/national impact in first half of 19th c, and different responses. a. Explain impact of Industrial Revolution (Eli Whitney s cotton gin and development of interchangeable parts for muskets). b. Describe westward growth; include concept of Manifest Destiny. c. Describe reform movements (temperance, abolitionism, and public school). d. Explain women s efforts to gain suffrage (Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Seneca Falls Conference). e. Explain Jacksonian Democracy (expanding suffrage, rise of popular politics, and American nationalism). SSUSH8 Explain relationship between north-south and westward expansion. a. Explain how slavery became an issue in American politics (slave rebellion of Nat Turner & rise of abolitionism -William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglas, and Grimke sisters). b. Explain Missouri Compromise and issue of slavery in western states/territories. c. Describe Nullification Crisis and states rights (John C. Calhoun and development of sectionalism). d. Describe war with Mexico and Wilmot Proviso. e. Explain Compromise of 1850. SSUSH9 Identify events, issues, & individuals relating to causes, course, and consequences of Civil War.
a. Explain Kansas-Nebraska Act, failure of popular sovereignty, Dred Scott, and John Brown s Raid. b. Describe President Lincoln s efforts to preserve the Union (his second inaugural address & Gettysburg speech, and use of emergency powers - suspend habeas corpus). c. Describe roles: Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, William T. Sherman, and Jefferson Davis. d. Explain importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Battle for Atlanta. e. Describe significance of Emancipation Proclamation. f. Explain importance of growing economic disparity between North and South (examine population, functioning railroads, and industrial output).