American History Lesson Plans November 2-6
Monday:
Review Test: Confederation and Constitution (Chapter 5)
Tuesday:
Test: Confederation and Constitution
Homework: Read Chapter 6 Section One and define/identify terms.
Wednesday:
Focus Question:
How did the newly elected government- the president and members of Congress -successfully put the Constitution into action as they addressed challenges at home (domestic) and abroad (foreign)?
1. Introduce the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams
Focus Question: How would you explain specific events and key ideas that characterize the Presidencies of George Washington and John Adams?
2. Prior Knowledge Activity Worksheet
3. Preview the section using the questions below:
a. George Washington was elected the ______president of the US. Washington established many precedents during his administration such as the ______(advisory departments, non-intervention in Europe, and avoiding siding with either France or Great Britain and a ______term presidency. He did work out trade agreements with Britain that led to booming trade.
b. Washington’s government persuaded Congress to passed taxes on liquor to help pay the states’ debt from the Revolutionary War. This tax hit the small whiskey-makers in western settlements hard which resulted in the ______Rebellion. Acting as ______-___-______, Washington called out the troops to put down this rebellion which showed the constitutional authority to enforce the law and that if Americans did not like a law, the way to change it was to petition Congress peacefully.
c. The first political parties arose over the issue of ratification of the Constitution. ______(Sec. of State) and ______(Sec. of Treasury) had significant differences of opinion about the legitimate power of the U.S. government. Hamilton led the ______Party and Jefferson led the ______-______Party.
d. In his ______, Washington warned against political ______that can cause government to become stagnant. He also encouraged trade but warned against forming ______with other countries.
3. Discuss the challenges facing the new government. Use Worksheet to take notes on Washington’s Administration.
4. Outline Hamilton’s Plan (Worksheet)
5. Evaluate the Presidency of George Washington Worksheet
6. Homework: Read pages 197-203 and define/Identify the terms on page 197.
Thursday:
1. Check Homework
2. Discussion: Dealing with a Dangerous World:
a. French Revolution
b. Citizen Genet
c. Jay’s Treaty
d. Pinckney’s Treaty
3. How would you compare/contrast the ideas of Hamilton and Jefferson?
a. Discuss highlights of the “Election of 1796” and “Rise of Political Parties”
4. Complete the chart below:
Alexander Hamilton / Thomas JeffersonIssues
Support
5. Focus: What foreign and domestic challenges did President Adams face?
a. Continue Worksheet
b. Explain how the Republicans responded to the Alien and Sedition Acts.
c. Summarize Presidency of John Adams: Write a paragraph summarizing the highlights of John Adams’ Presidency.
d. Check summary paragraphs.
Friday:
1. Smart Board Review Frames
a. Comparing Hamilton and Jefferson
b. Multiple Choice Questions
c. Vocabulary Matching
d. Word Clues
2. Students use remaining time to study for the test over Washington and Adams.