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Section 01 - The Louisiana Purchase
Section 01 - The Louisiana Purchase
Assignment 1: Stepping into Time and Place - Where are We and What's Going On?
Assignment 1: Stepping into Time and Place - Where are We and What's Going On?
Directions:
Directions:
You can learn a lot by looking at a map. In this example, please examine the map of the United States in 1804 to learn how the US expanded westward during Jefferson's presidency. Once you examine the map, Answer the questions on the Google Form below.
Due Date: _____________
When you complete the Google Form, please hit the "TURN IN" button in Google Classroom.
Section 2 - The Election of 1800
Section 2 - The Election of 1800
Assignment 1 - What did the Election of 1800 show us about the political landscape? *********
Assignment 1 - What did the Election of 1800 show us about the political landscape? *********
Directions: Visit Chapter 10, Lesson 1 in your online textbook. The lesson begins on page 268 and ends on page 271.
Please do the following in this order:
Please do the following in this order:
- Click Here to listen to the audio in Chapter 10, Lesson 1 "A New Party in Power"
- Using the map on page 269 top, examine the Election of 1800. Answer the questions in google forms regarding the map on the top of page 269 called, "The Election of 1800"
- Once you complete step 2, please answer the questions below using the Google Form while still ***************
Due Date: _____________
When you complete the Google Form, please hit the "TURN IN" button in Google Classroom.
Section 3 Jefferson's Influence on the Government
Section 3 Jefferson's Influence on the Government
Assignment 1 - Examining Supreme Court Case of Marbury v. Madison (1801)
Assignment 1 - Examining Supreme Court Case of Marbury v. Madison (1801)
Click on either image to read about the Who, What, Where and When of the Marbury v. Madison case that was ruled on by the Supreme Court (see page 271 in text under the subheading: The Growing Power of the Supreme Court if needed)
James Madison
William Marbury
The Judiciary Act of 1801 - Read the Marbury v. Madison article below:
As a result of the Marbury v. Madison case, the Chief Justice, John Marshall created the principle of judicial review. The 3 principles of judicial review are:
1. The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land (no other law is above the Supreme Court)
2. The Constitution must be followed when there is a conflict/dispute with any other law
3. The judicial branch of the United States can declare laws unconstitutional
*Judicial Review is a key check on the legislative and executive branches.
Practicing Making a Claim (persuasive writing). Think about the position and beliefs that Thomas Jefferson had about the government as a member of George Washington's Cabinet and as president (hint: he was a Republican, his view/role of government, his view/role of the people, his belief about the size of government, and the power of the U.S. Constitution. Use the google form below to complete your claim and three pieces of evidence. Use the attached article to assist you in reviewing Jefferson's position on issues such as... Jeffersonian democracy, Republicanism, and Political Parties.
Section 4 - The Louisiana Purchase
Section 4 - The Louisiana Purchase
Assignment 1 - How will the addition of the Louisiana Purchase provide the United States with resources?
Assignment 1 - How will the addition of the Louisiana Purchase provide the United States with resources?
The map to the left is of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. (see area in brown The United States purchased this land from France for 15 million dollars. This land purchase doubled the size of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was the president of the United States at the time of the purchase.
View the two videos below to gain a better understanding of this land purchase.
04 Now We Got the Land, Let's Check it Out!
04 Now We Got the Land, Let's Check it Out!
Directions: Please read the sub-heading: The Lewis and Clark Expedition in the textbook, pg. 274-275. After reading the information, please read over the summary article on the topic found below:
Click on the image to the right to read about the famous expedition taken from 1804 - 1806.
05 Piracy and American Ships on the High Seas of the Atlantic Ocean
05 Piracy and American Ships on the High Seas of the Atlantic Ocean
Directions: Please complete the activity below with regards to the subheading in Chapter 10 Lesson 3 called, Piracy on the Seas pages 278-280.
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