"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Friday, November 5, 2021

Week 13: Nov. 8-12, 2k21


Day 1, 2, & 3 Andrew Jackson essay due!  Welcome to The West! (BrainPop Flicks in the Doc!)

You will create a mind map similar to the image above using the material from the Westward Expansion Google Doc where each extension/arrow/arm is a different topic that relates to Westward Expansion. You must include the following terms on your mind map

Immigrants         Mountain Men         Texas         Oregon Trail     

Slaveowners         Mexicanos         Mormons

Mexican-American War         49ers         Native Americans     

President James K. Polk         Manifest Destiny
  • Four bullet points for each term -- important details that inform the reader of the event/term
  • One image/drawing/printed image for each term (if you choose to do the printed thing) for each term. If you want to draw a speck of gold for the Gold Rush, go for it. I want it in color. Color makes things pretty.
Due by the end of class on Day 3!

Presidential Project 
Due  November 19!
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Day 4
In Class:  Introduce the Era of Reform(s) 
  • Abolitionism
  • Education
  • Treatment of the Mentally Ill/Imprisoned
  • Women's Rights
  • Temperance

Based on the reading, explain what you believe were the three most important reforms during the early 19th century and provide an explanation using examples.  Graded in 5 pt increments.  Quiz grade.

HW Era of Reform writing assignment due Monday!