Unit 3: The New republic
"How do advancements affect a nation's identity?"
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In Unit Three students learn about the early years of the United States. After creating the Constitution the founding fathers put the constitutional principles into action and began governing the new nation. The new nation faced many domestic and foreign challenges and struggled to develop a sound governing style. The United States needed a government that would be aligned with the principles that the colonists fought so hard to preserve, while also meeting the needs of a brand new nation.
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Topic 1: Governing the New Nation
Students investigate the presidency of George Washington through analyzing both domestic challenges (Native American Policy and the Whiskey Rebellion among others) and foreign policy issues (The French Revolution, Jay and Pinckney Treaties, and Neutrality Proclamation) in order to determine how those events, along with precedents set during the Washington administration, advanced the nation and impacted national identity.
Standards: (7.1.1-7.1.5; 7.2.4; 7.5.1-7.5.3, 7.7.1, 7.8.8, 7.9.3, 7.10.5, 7.11.1-7.11.3)
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Topic 2: The Jefferson Era
Students analyze the social, political, and economic impact of expansion and conflict during the Jefferson Presidency. Expansion in the United States caused conflicts with Native Americans as well as war with England.
Standards: (7.1.1-7.1.5; 7.2.4; 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.5.1-7.5.3, 7.7.1, 7.8.8, 7.9.2, 7.9.3, 7.11.3)
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Topic 3: Jacksonian Democracy
Students analyze the causes and effects of conflict between Native Americans and white settlers. Before becoming president of the United States Andrew Jackson made his mark on the country as a war veteran in the War of 1812 and the Indian Wars. Of all the presidents before him, Andrew Jackson had the harshest Indian policy toward Native Americans.
Standards: (7.1.1-7.1.5, 7.3.1-2, 7.3.4-5, 7.5.1-.3, 7.6.1, 7.6.3-4, 7.7.1, 7.8.8, 7.9.2-3, 7.11.1-3)
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