Due Today: War of 1812 Articles and Ch. 7-8 turned in today
Present Newscasts
The War of 1812 through song:
The Star Spangled Banner- What does it mean to YOU?
- Do FSK's words still ring true today? Madison Rising Band
- Why is Andrew Jackson considered a war hero?
Small group discussions- three rounds, micro lab discussions:
1) War of 1812 Discussion- Who won? Who lost? Why?
2) Jefferson claimed that the United States was an "empire of liberty" Knowing what you do about the early 1800s, do you agree or disagree? Consider...
- Louisiana Purchase
- War of 1812
3) Do you think the War of 1812 can be referred to as the "second war for independence?"
HW:
1. Ch. 9 notes (no MC or SA for this one)
2. Slavery and the American Economy. Listen to the Podcast and answer the questions on the sheet provided. (1 hour)