Creating the Constitution (1781-1789)

Essential Question: Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

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CCSS ELA- Alignment

United States Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of the United States.

H.12.5.13

Analyze the process of creating a single country from a loose association of states

Notes and discussion

Research and presentation of assigned portion of Constitution

Students will research and present findings on assigned portion of constitution  

CCRA.R.1, 3, 7

CCRA.W.7, 9

CCRA.SL.2, 3

CCRA.L.6

Chapter 6: The New Republic (1789-1816)

Essential Question: How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the development of the nation?

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CCSS ELA- Alignment

United States Beginnings Through 1820s - Students will analyze key historical periods; patterns of change over time; and ways people view, construct, and interpret the history of the United States.

H.12.5.15

Evaluate how early presidents influenced the development of the new nation

Project work

Project based on Film

CCRA.R.1, 3, 7

CCRA.W.7, 9

CCRA.SL.2, 3

CCRA.L.6

Era 2: Louisiana Purchase Through Early Statehood 1803-1860

Essential Question: How did the “rugged” nature of Territorial Arkansas affect politics and society?

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CCSS ELA- Alignment

Content Standard 2: Students will analyze causes and consequences of events from the Louisiana Purchase through early statehood.

Era2.2.AH.9-12.3 Analyze actions of territorial officers and their effects on the development of Arkansas

Student Produced Film about Arkansas Legislature

Students will create a film based on events surrounding the stabbing at the old State House

CCRA.R.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9

CCRA.W.2, 7, 9

CCRA.SL.1, 2, 4