The U.S. Goes to War

Overview of the Unit

In this unit students will learn the specific causes, battles and affects of the War of 1812 that the United States fought in against Great Britain.

Essential Question

• Why do governments disagree and go to war?

Student Outcomes

• I can describe the causes and affects of the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

Standards (ACT Readiness Standards)

• CLR 501: Locate and interpret minor or subtly stated details in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 502: Locate important details in more challenging passages
• CLR 503: Draw subtle logical conclusions in somewhat challenging passages
• CLR 504: Draw logical conclusions in more challenging passages
• CLR 505: Paraphrase virtually any statement as it is used in somewhat challenging passages
• IDT 501: Infer a central idea or theme in somewhat challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 502: Identify a clear central idea or theme in more challenging passages or their paragraphs
• IDT 503: Summarize key supporting ideas and details in more challenging passages