Unit 2: Exploration WH1.12. Explain why European nations sent explorers westward and how overseas expansion led to the growth of commerce and the development of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. 5.1. Explain why routes had been closed in the 15th century and trace the voyages of at least four of the explorers. 5.4. Explain why the Native civilizations declined in the 16th century. WHST1, 2 Text Types and Purposes 6 Production and Distribution of Writing WHST7, 8, 9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge *Social, economic, and scientific improvements helped European nations launch an Age of Exploration. *Europeans traveled to the Americas in search of new trade routes, including a northwest passage, and resources. They hoped to gain wealth, power, and glory. *The transatlantic of goods, movement of people, and spread of ideas and diseases resulted in cultural diffusion. (Columbian Exchange) *Mapping routes of explorers and areas of conquest *Mapping Exchange *Mapping Triangular Trade *Analyze historical documents; text to support thesis *pre-assessment *DBQ on Exploration *Mapping *Quizzes *Observations 3 Oct. 14-Nov. 7 Unit 3: Colonies 5.5. Describe the goals and extent of the Dutch settlement in New York, the French settlements in Canada, and the Spanish settlements in Florida, the southwest, and California. 5.6 Explain the early relationship of the English settlers with Native Americans, including the differing views on ownership or use of land and the conflicts between them (e.g., Pequot and King Philip’s War). *Jamestown was the permanent English settlement. *English Puritans came to North America, beginning in 1620. *The United States continues to use an expanded form of representative government begun by the Puritans. *Mapping European claims in North America *compare and contrast economic, religious and political reasons for the establishment of colonies *Explain the economic relationship between England and its American colonies *pre-assessment *quizzes/tests *DBQ: Jamestown-Why did so many colonists die? *DBQ: What caused the Salem Witch Hysteria of 1692? 6 Weeks Nov. 7-Dec. 23
5.7. Identify some of the major leaders and groups responsible for the founding of the original colonies in North America (Lord Baltimore in Maryland, William Penn in Pennsylvania, John Smith in Virginia, Roger Williams in Rhode Island, John Winthrop in Massachusetts). 5.10 On a map of North America, identify the first 13 colonies and describe how regional differences in climate, types of farming, populations and sources of labor shaped their economies and societies through the 18th century. 5.12. Explain the causes of the establishment of slavery in North America. Describe the harsh conditions of the Middle Passage and slave life, and the responses of slaves to their condition. Describe the life of free African Americans in the colonies. 5.14. Explain the development of colonial governments and describe how these developments contributed to the Revolution (legislative bodies, town meetings, charters on individual freedoms and rights). RH1-3 Key Ideas and Details RH7-8 Integration of knowledge and WHST1, 2 Text Types and Purposes WHST4, 6 Production and Distribution of Writing 8, 9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge *The settle New Netherland; English Quakers led by William Penn settle Pennsylvania. *The principles of tolerance and equality promoted in the Quaker settlement remain fundamental values in America. *By the mid-1700s, there are 13 English colonies in North America. *Differences in climate, physical features, access to water, and sources of labor contributed to the development of different economies in the New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies. *England and its largely colonies prospered under a mutually beneficial trade relationship (Navigation Acts, Salutary Neglect) *Native American resistance led to two major wars: Pequot War and King Philip’s War; later Pontiac’s War *In the 1700s changes in thought took hold in the North: The Enlightenment and The Great Awakening, causing people to question traditional authority and placed emphasis on the individual *Mapping of 13 English colonies *Summarize how salutary neglect 1688 planted the seeds of self-government *close reading of Mayflower Compact *Explain the consequences of the Pequot and King Philip’s Wars *Describe the slave trade and the role of slavery in the plantation economy . *Explain the diverse society of the North and the tensions that led to witchcraft trials in Salem. *Explain the difference between indentured servitude and slavery and how that difference impacted the development of the colonies *CEPA: Brochure on Colony
philosophers as Locke and Montesquieu) USI.4 Analyze how Americans resisted British policies before 1775. Unit 5: Revolution USI.4 Analyze the reasons for the American victory and the British defeat during the Revolutionary War. RH1-3 Key Ideas and Details RH7-8 Integration of knowledge and WHST1, 2 Text Types and Purposes WHST4, 6 Production and Distribution of Writing *Saratoga was a turning in the war; the assistance of France was decisive. *Strategic victories in the South and at Yorktown enabled the Americans to defeat the British *The Treaty of Paris ended the war. *Women contributed to the Revolution’s outcome. *Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of each side into the war. progress of war through the turning point at Saratoga to the winter at Valley Forge *Analyze the terms of the Treaty of Paris Pre-assessment Summarizers *We the People: Chapter 9, “What happened during the American Revolution? How did the government function?” *DBQ: Valley Forge: Would you have quit? Unit assessment 2 Weeks Unit 6A: The Constitution: Creation of Government USI.6 Explain the reasons for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781, including why its drafters created a weak central government; analyze the shortcomings of the national government under the Articles; and describe the crucial events (e.g., *Leaders set up a convention to settle issues but ended up creating a new governmental structure. *Americans adopted the Articles of Confederation but found the new government too weak to solve the nation’s problems. *Analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation *Summarize the key conflicts at the Constitutional Convention and explain how they were resolved. *We the People: Chapter 10, How did the states govern themselves after the Revolution? *We the People: Chapter 11, “How did the Articles of Confederation organize the first national government?” 8 Weeks March 9-
*Explain the federal system of government within the Constitution *Explain the purpose of the BIll of Rights and why it was included as the first 10 Amendments *Explain the concept of judicial review; Read and analyze Marbury v. Madison Unit 6B: The Constitution: Application USI.19 Explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and describe how a democracy provides opportunities for citizens to participate in the political process through elections, political parties, and interest groups. USI.20 Describe how decisions are made in a democracy, including the role of legislatures, courts, executives and the public. *Individual liberty often conflicts with the general welfare. *The Fourth Amendment protects the right to privacy and specifically deals with rights around unreasonable searches and seizures. *The Amendments to the Constitution are the foundation for student rights. *Connect the history of the Constitution with present day applications *Analyze the tension between individual liberties and securing the general welfare. *Analyze the Patriot Act and explain the positives and negatives of 10 sections *Develop well-reasoned argument: Do you think *We the People, Unit 5: How does the Constitution protect our basic rights? *We the People, Chapter 29, “What are the rights and responsibilities of citizenship?” *We the People, Chapter 30, “How citizens participate in civic affairs?” DESE Unit: Constitutional Rights 7 Weeks