PART 1: 1492 - 1877
UNITED STATES HISTORY
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AGE OF EXPLORATION
The "Age of Exploration" starts with the question: "What was life like among indigenous populations prior to European arrive in the New World? The week ends with students answering "What events led England to settle Jamestown?"
INTRODUCTION to the THIRTEEN COLONIES
"Introduction to the 13 Colonies" unit explores the three different colonial regions: New England, Middle-Atlantic and Southern. Each region is investigated in terms of their societal growth, economic development and political structures
FORMING COLONIAL IDENTITY
"Forming Colonial Identity" unit explores how, and to what extent, the 13 British colonies developed ideas their own culture, economic and political structures. Though very separate and unique, it is important for students to understand how the colonies formed their distinct colonial identity in order to understand the American Revolution
CAUSES of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The "Causes of the American Revolution" unit begins with the Proclamation Line of 1763 and the end of Salutary Neglect. From 1763-1776, students will learn about the different events that drove the colonists to declare independence.
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The "American Revolution" mini-unit continues where the "Causes of the American Revolution" left off. From the Battles of Lexington and Concord, to the Battle of Yorktown students will learn about how American Patriots fought the British Redcoats to gain their indendence.
ARTICLES of CONFEDERATION and CONSTITUTION
The "Articles of Confederation and Constitution" mini unit asks students to analyze how the American Revolution influenced the ideas expressed in the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. Students will examine the debates surrounding the framing of the Constitution, and identity the principles in the Constitution
NEW NATION: Federalist Presidents
The "New Nation" mini unit reviews America under the first two Administrations: George Washington and John Adams. Students will analyze early American political parties, and examine how arguments over the division of power increased regional political differences.
EARLY POLITICS and WESTERN EXPANSION
In the "Early Politics and Western Expansion" mini unit, students will examine the first half of the 19th century. From the election of 1800 through 1850, students will analyze how the debate about the division of power contributed to growing political sectionalism. As this political divide grows, so does America. Students will examine how Manifest Destiny transformed the American landscape.
ECONOMIC and SOCIAL DIFFERENCES EXPAND
In the first half of the 19th century regional differences expand. The debate about slavery expands into various social, political and economic arguments. The northern region becomes and industrial power, while the southern region deepens its reliance on slavery.
NATION SPLITS
In the "Nation Splits" mini unit students will examine the years 1850-1860 when the United States was poised for Civil War. Events such as the Compromise of 1850, the Dred Scott Decision and Bleeding Sumner added fuel to the fire of separation.
CIVIL WAR
In the "Civil War" mini unit students will explore the major battles of the Civil War and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and the Confederacy, leading the war to last four years.
RECONSTRUCTION
Students will answer "to what extent did the Union 'win the war'"? To what extent did Reconstruction fundamentally change America? Students will analyze how Reconstruction affected freedmen, and the relationship between the North and the South
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