Unit+5+-+The+Early+Republic+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, we'll explore the early challenges and triumphs that the United States experienced as a fledgling nation. Having just won their independence, the United States struggled to put together a cohesive federal government and even once it did so, much debate ensued regarding how this new government should function, what powers they should have, and how much control they should have compared to the state and local governments. We'll also examine how the US sought to gain respect in the international realm as a new, independent nation and how those ideals were challenged by both Britain and France.

__Essential Questions__

 * In what ways did the Articles of Confederation provide both an effective means for ruling the new nation and what were its inherent weaknesses?
 * What controversies surrounded the passage of the US Constitution and how (if at all) were those issues addressed?
 * In what ways did some groups of Americans and other nations try to challenge the authority of the newly established federal government?
 * How did the interpretation of the Constitution lead to a political divide among Americans, primarily exhibited by Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?

__Class #1 - Forming a New Government (Block B - Thur., Sept. 22, Block F - Fri., Sept. 23)__
1. Get lots of rest as I did not assign any homework specifically for this class. However**,** if you did not turn in your Unit 4 Timeline, that is due today. Also, if you have not turned in your ARJ Project or your NHD Article Summary, those are due on Friday.
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Evaluate the Treaty of Paris - how was this beneficial/detrimental to all parties involved? For those of you who are more "visual learners", check out the [|Treaty of Paris Interactive Map] 2. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution - look at the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by looking at four case studies: 3. Assign roles for the Constitutional Convention Debate and begin research.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - The Constitutional Debate (Block B - Mon., Sept. 26, Block F - Tues., Sept. 27th)__
1. Prepared for the Constitutional Convention Debate and uploaded your written statement to your Google Folder. 2. Read Chapter 9 in American Pageant 3. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "To what extent did the Articles of Confederation provide an effective government for the United States from 1781-1789?" Upload your responses to Turnitin.com.
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Constitutional Convention Debate!
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - Early Challenges to the New Government (Block B - Wed., Sept. 28th, Block F - Fri. Sept. 30th)__
1. Read Chapter 10 in American Pageant
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Evaluating the Arguments of the Antifederalists 3. Policy Reaction Simulation (Shays' Rebellion, Whiskey Rebellion, XYZ Affair, Quasi War)
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #4 - Election of 1800 and DBQ Workshop (Block B - Tues., Oct. 4th, Block F - Wed. Oct. 5th)__
1. Read 2. Read George Washington's Farewell Address
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A (Focus on the highlights and low points of the Federalist Era) 3. View "The Presidents: Adams" 4. Assign take-home DBQ (pg. A73 - DBQ #4 in __American Pageant)__
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #5 - The Early Republicans__ (Block B - Thur., Oct. 6th, Block F - Fri., Oct. 7th)
1. Read Chapter 11 in American Pageant 2. NHD Article Check #2 (2 new primary sources, 2 new secondary sources, 1 article analysis, corrections made to your previous entries) - NOTE - This is due on FRIDAY for BOTH CLASSES!!!
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A (if time, watch "The Presidents: Jefferson and Madison") 3. Debate: Which party provided the more effective presidents? Federalists (including Washington) or Republicans? 4. Discuss DBQ
 * In-Class Activities:**



__Class #6 - Unit Assessment (Block B - Mon. Oct. 10th, Block F - Tues., Oct. 11th)__
1. Complete your take home DBQ and turn it in to me (hard copies only) 2. Review for your quiz 3. Complete your Unit 5 Timeline and either email me your link or upload it to your Google Folder.
 * Prior to class you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Brief Q&A 3. Unit 5 Reading Quiz 4. Explain Chapter Teaching Project and assign roles
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Unit Resources__
__Unit 5 Timeline Terms__ __Unit 5 AP Topics__

__US Constitution Quiz #1__ __US Constitution Quiz #2__ __US Constitution Quiz #3__ __Constitution Terms Quiz__

__The Early Republic Quiz #1__ __[|The Early Republic Quiz #2]__ (All quizzes come from Ms. Susan Pojer, author of [|www.historyteacher.net])

Extra Readings, courtesy of the Gilder Lehrman Institute, on: The US Constitution The New Nation The Jeffersonian Era

HippoCampus - AP US History - Links to a lot of very short (5-10 minute) lectures on specific topics ranging from the XYZ Affair to the debate between Hamilton and Jefferson and even the Aaron Burr conspiracy. Lots of great information here if you need a bit of help on a specific topic!