Indian Removal

As we continue our discussion about the Early Republic and the Constitution, we must address the plight of Native Americans. With the strengthening of the federal government and settlers wanting to move westward, Native Americans were forced to leave their homes that they had occupied for generations. The webquest below will allow you to explore the American values and beliefs as well as the political factors and actions that resulted in this policy. As you make your way through the sources linked on the webquest, make sure that you are looking carefully at the language of the documents and paying careful attention to the detailed information provided. Be sure to respond specifically and explicitly to each question posed.

INDIAN REMOVAL WEBQUEST

Blogging Washington's Farewell

Towards the end of his second term, George Washington prepared a letter addressed to "Friends and Fellow Citizens" announcing his retirement and reflecting on his terms in office and the nation moving forward.  Originally published in newspapers, today you are going to bring Washington's ideas to a more modern forum for debate-your blogs.  
In a post to your blog, respond to the following questions.  Make sure to use quotations (introduce them, interpret the language, analyze a "why" or "so what") for those questions where they are required.

1. What actions and/or advice does Washington offer in response to:
1. The potential threat of political parties and interest groups (use quotation).
2. The mounting criticism of government and the authority of the executive (use quotation).
3. The proper role of the United States in international politics (use quotation).
2. Based on what you read in your textbook over the last few days, was the new nation taking heed of Washington’s advice/warnings? How so?  Explain and be specific.
3. Were the actions advocated or advice given above wise or foolish? (Do you agree or disagree with Washington’s assessment?
4. In what ways do Washington's ideas address issues of trust in the government (use quotation)?
5. In what ways might Washington's ideas enhance the unity of the young nation (use quotation)?
6. How might Washington’s ideas apply to the current situation in the United States in 2014? In other words, what kind of advice might Washington give to the nation today and why (use quotations)?

When you are finished with your post, go to the blog that follows yours on the blog list, read that person's post, and then leave a comment that agrees or disagrees with the ideas in the post; poses questions about it; and/or pushes the person's thinking further. If there is time, continue by going on to the next blog and writing another comment.

9/30 Today in Class

We took an open note quiz on today's readings.
We then explored the differences between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, first by looking at this VIDEO CLIP and then by beginning to analyze the excerpts from the two documents that are posted HERE and in the Unit Two tab above.

Today in Class

Today we worked on the written portion of the Constitution test.  There is a new assignment sheet posted in the Unit Two tab above.  Please note your homework for this evening.

Today in Class

1) Sign up for Turnitin.com !!  Here are the INSTRUCTIONS
2) Work on written test in class.  Brainstorming sheet must be done prior to writing.  Draft responses for Monday.

Written Constitution Test

The written portion and the corresponding brainstorming sheet are posted in the Unit One tab above.

What we did in class today

Continued our review of the Constitution.  Passed out written portion of the test.  Review guide and written portion are posted above.