Lesson 15: Democracy in America Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 10: Democracy in America in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
What were the social bases for the flourishing democracy of the early mid-nineteenth century?
What efforts were made in this period to strengthen the economic integration of the nation, and what major crises hindered these efforts?
What were the major areas of conflict between nationalism and sectionalism?
How did the Bank War influence the economy and party competition?
the Dorr War
franchise
American System
tariff of 1816
Panic o f1819
McCulloch v. Maryland
Era of Good Feelings
Missouri Compromise
Monroe Doctrine
spoils system
tariff of abominations
Exposition and Protest
Webster-Hayne Debate
nullification crisis
Force Act
Indian Removal Act
Worcester v. Georgia
Trail of Tears
Bank War
soft money and hard money
pet banks
Panic of 1837
HS.SS.5A - 5A. Analyze the impact of scarcity on the decisions a society must make regarding the choices that influence the relationships between citizens and their governments.
HS.SS.5B - 5B. Apply and demonstrate the concepts of specialization, economic interdependence, and supply and demand as they relate to other economic conditions or issues.
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the struggles of democray in the US from 1815-1840 through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.