The Era of Good Feelings and Jacksonian Democracy

Essential Question:

How did the Era of Good Feelings and the advent of Jacksonian Democracy reflect and reshape the ideals of American democracy, national identity, and societal structure during the early 19th century?

Portrait of a Graduate:

Adaptive Perseverance

Learner’s Mindset:

Communication

Responsibility

Global Citizenship

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Inquiry Question:

How did the Era of Good Feelings reflect changes in national identity and unity?

In what ways did Jacksonian Democracy alter the political landscape and definitions of democracy in America?

2. Inquiry Question:

How did policies during these eras impact social and economic structures within the United States?

3. Inquiry Question:

How did American Democracy change as a result of the Election of 1824 and the candidacy of Andrew Jackson?

Student Outcomes:

Students will analyze the causes and effects of the Era of Good Feelings on American national identity.

2. Student Outcomes:

Students will evaluate the principles of Jacksonian Democracy and its impact on political participation and policy-making.

3. Student Outcomes:

Students will assess the social and economic consequences of decisions made during these periods.

Skills Demonstrated:

Reading and analyzing maps
Reading and interpreting charts, graphs and statistical tables.
Explaining causation and change over time
Supporting claims with evidence and reasoning.
Evaluating.
Reading primary sources and examining them for author, place and time, prior knowledge, audience, reason for writing, tone and significance.
Identifying and comparing the contrasting claims of various historians.

Standards:

SS:HI:12:1.4: Examine the impact of sectionalism on national crises and United States government policies.

SS:HI:12:3.1: Evaluate how individuals have developed ideas that have profoundly affected American life.

SS:HI:12:4.1: Analyze how westward movement led to increased personal opportunities and a more diverse economy as seen in events.

SS:HI:12:4.2: Evaluate the impact of major developments and changes in American economic productivity, e.g., the factory system or the emergence of a service-based economy.

SS:HI:12:4.3: Explain how the development of technology has both simplified and complicated work.

Resources:

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