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Glue here into Your Notebook Constitution Vocabulary Foldable Directions: Cut out this foldable graphic organizer along the dotted lines and then fold and glue into your notebook. Underneath each term write a definition in your own words on one side and then draw a picture to represent the term on the other side of the flap. 3/5 th s Compromise Great Compromise Virginia Plan New Jersey Plan Checks & Balances Ratification Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Electoral College Bill of Rights

Directions: The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States. It is made of a Preamble and 7 different articles that describe how the government is organized. Cut out the complete shape below then fold down the 7 flaps along each side. Glue the shape down into your notebook where indicated then summarize the Preamble in your own words in the center. On the reverse side of each flap, describe the purpose of each Article and what aspect of government it deals with. Glue Here Onto Your Notebook

Side Tab (glue) Directions: While the current presidential cabinet includes 16 members, George Washington s cabinet included just four original members. Washington established the cabinet as the president s most trusted advisors. Cut out the cabinet below and paste it into your notebook. Then cut out each of the documents below. On the front write the Cabinet Position s Title and who Washington chose for that position. Then draw a picture to symbolize that office. On the back of each, describe the purpose of that Cabinet position and what it did. Glue Goes Here and Paste in Notebook Bottom Tab (Glue here) Title Office Holder Title Office Holder Title Office Holder Title Office Holder

Comparing Federalists & Democratic-Republicans Foldable Directions: Beginning in about 1796, political life changed as two political parties came to dominate politics and many Americans aligned with one or the other. These two parties adopted names that reflected their values. They were the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. Cut along the dotted lines and place glue only behind the title so that the 3 parts can be folded up and down. Underneath each flap, write characteristics that apply to that political party and then some that apply to both. Think about each party s leaders, supporters, key beliefs, and where they were most popular.

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Directions: During the first few years of the United States, the country experienced several issues that threatened the country. Three of these were the Whiskey Rebellion, XYZ Affair, and the passing of the Alien and Sedition Acts. Cut out the graphic organizer below and draw a picture to represent each dilemma on the front flaps. After gluing down under the title, 1) explain the dilemma, 2) how it was resolved, and 3) its effect on the young United States.

Directions: The Monroe Doctrine was issued in 1823 and was an American foreign policy regarding Europe and Latin American countries. Cut out the map below along the dotted lines and glue it into your notebook by placing glue only under the top half, so the bottom half of the map can be lifted up. Then draw a symbol to represent the Monroe Doctrine on the sign shape. Under the bottom fold, describe the purpose and importance of the Monroe Doctrine onto your notebook page.

Directions: As the colonies grew, each region developed different characteristics. Complete the following chart with information you have learned about each region. Year Main Issue Importance Marbury v. Madison McColluch v. Maryland Gibbons v. Ogden

Directions: The Louisiana Purchase was America s 1803 purchase of 828,000 square miles of territory in North America from France. Cut out the entire map along the dotted line then color in the area of the Louisiana Purchase. Glue the map into your notebook along the left side so that the right side can be flipped up along the cut dotted lines. Then complete the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How flaps related to the Louisiana Purchase.

Directions: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first American voyage to cross the western portion of the America. The journals kept along the expedition tell us a lot about what they experienced and saw on their trek. Cut out the pages below along the dotted lines. Cut out top portion as one piece then fold slightly along the solid horizontal middle line so that you can cut the dotted middle portion. Then slightly roll up the bottom portion and slide it through the hole you cut in the top portion. Align the two pages and you have a journal! Imagine that you travelled with Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery. What did you see and experience? Write your name on the line on the cover and then fill the pages with notes and pictures of what you saw. Glue into your notebook here My Journey with Lewis & Clark By

Tippecanoe Vs. 1. What was the result of the battle? 2. How did this affect the War of 1812? The Bombardment of Ft. McHenry Draw a picture of what happened 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 The Star Spangled Banner 1. Who was Francis Scott Key? 2. What was Key describing in his poem? Battle of New Orleans 1. Who commanded the Americans? 2. What was the outcome of the battle? 3. What was unusual about this battle? Draw a picture of what the British did to Washington, DC in 1814. Directions: Although known as the he War of 1812, the war actually lasted several years. Cut out this complete timeline along the dotted lines and glue it into your notebook. Then complete the required information.

Directions: The War of 1812 is sometimes referred to as a Second War for Independence and was a very important event in America s early history. Cut out the complete flag below along the dotted lines and glue it into your notebook by gluing only under the flagpole. This will allow each of the flag stripes to be lifted up. Underneath each flag stripe, write down the required information into your notebook. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/students-of-history

Directions: Andrew Jackson embraced the role of the American common man. Many Americans in fact embraced Jackson unlike any previous president. Finish the drawing to show a typical American Common Man (or Woman) and fill in the thought bubbles with reasons why they would support Andrew Jackson for president.

Directions: Andrew Jackson was known for his combative personality some say he fought over 100 duels in his lifetime, many over insults made upon his wife. He also made countless enemies with the opponents he took on politically. Cut out the shape below along the dotted lines and glue down the title so the 3 flaps can be folded up and down. Then, under each flap describe why Jackson was taking on that opponent and how he was fighting it/them. Then on top of the flap draw a picture to represent that duel.

Directions: The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution and American History. Cut out the entire shape along the dotted lines and then along the dotted lines of the door so that the Alamo s doors open. Then glue the shape down so that the doors can open.. On the notebook paper underneath, describe who the Alamo s defenders were and why they were inside the fort. In the box above, describe who the attackers were and why they were attacking the Alamo. Finally, complete the Results box with what happened. :

Directions: Cut out each of the shapes below and piece them together to form a map of the complete continental United States. Then in a box next to each one, label 1) what this region is; 2) when it became part of the United States; and 3) how it became part of the United States.

Oregon Territory 1846 A Treaty with Great Britain divided the territory. Louisiana Purchase 1803 Bought from France for about $15 million. Original United States 1783 Declared independence from Great Britain. California 1846 Americans living in California rebelled against the Mexican government. They briefly created the Bear Republic before being annexed by the US. Texas 1845 Annexed to the US after Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Finalized after the Mexican American War in 1848 Florida 1819 The Adams-Onis Treaty with Spain gave the US Florida and set the boundary of Mexico.

Glue here into Your Notebook Early America Vocabulary Foldable Directions: Cut out this foldable graphic organizer along the dotted lines and then fold and glue into your notebook. Underneath each term write a definition in your own words on one side and then draw a picture to represent the term on the other side of the flap. Whiskey Rebellion XYZ Affair Louisiana Purchase Monroe Doctrine Spoils System Indian Removal Act Trail of Tears Sectionalism Manifest Destiny 49ers The Alamo

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