Day 1
In Class: James Madison and the War of 1812! -- Read about James Madison and watch John Greene to complete your presidential project on James Madison. Be ready to discuss these Q's tomorrow.
- What were some contributing factors to the War of 1812?
- How was the War of 1812 a completely different war than the Rev. War?
- Who was Tecumseh?
- Who was William Henry Harrison?
- What happened at Fort McHenry in 1814?
- What were the results of the War of 1812?
- What was the lowest point of the war for the Americans?
- Which battle is considered the most famous & what happened there?
HW: Thomas Jefferson due Dec. 13 -- Midterm Study Guide!
In Class: James Madison and the War of 1812! -- Answering the Q's about James Madison and the War of 1812...
HW: Thomas Jefferson due Dec. 13 -- Midterm Study Guide!
THE Star Spangled Banner!
Battle of New Orleans Re-enactment!
Day 3
In Class: James Monroe and the Q's of James Monroe in the Doc!
- What were the main issues during James Monroe’s presidency?
- What was Henry Clay’s American system? Does it sound like a good idea? Why/why not?
- What was the Mizzouri Compromise, and what was the major issue of the compromise? Do you think Henry Clay’s compromise was a good one or a bad one?
- What was the main point of the Monroe Doctrine? Did the US have the authority/power to make such a statement?
- What were the details of the Adams-Onis Treaty?
- Did Andrew Jackson abuse his power when he went into Florida?
HW: Thomas Jefferson due Dec. 13 -- Midterm Study Guide!
Day 4
In Class: Work day on Presidential Projects or Midterm Study Guide! James Madison and James Monroe WILL be on the Midterm :)
HW: Midterm Study Guide!