Aim: What were the causes of the Mexican War, and in what ways did it bring about a grown sectional crisis during the 1850s?
Bell Ringer: Review Period 4 Exam (10/15 min)
Agenda:
1. Most important events: All events that led to the Civil War (Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, secession), 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, Reconstruction, and Compromise of 1877.
2. Manifest Destiny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=japRb6U_FuQ (5 min)
3. Reminder: innovations in markets, transportation, and technology that had developed in the United States during the first half of the century fueled the expansionist urgency of the mid-nineteenth century.
The impact of Manifest Destiny in popular beliefs about American progress and its future. Identify all the people and events rendered in the Manifest Destiny painting and ask yourself how they contribute to John Gast's vision of "American Progress"
4. The Mexican War was accompanied by intense debate over whether or not to allow slavery in the newly acquired territories.
5. Journal 69 - Did the idea of Manifest Destiny actually cause events, such as the political support for territorial expansion, or simply justify actions taken for other reasons? (10 min)
6. Pastorla Economy: relating to shepherds or herdsmen or devoted to raising sheep or cattle.
7. Next essay: American Voices or Thinking Like a Historian? (decide as a class)
Home Learning:
1. Pastoralism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ayHA5rkkew
2. Complete Chapter 13 IDs, due tomorrow December 19, 2017
3. Formulate a thesis for your next essay, due Wednesday, December 20, 2017
4. Chapter 13 Vocal. Quiz: Thursday, December 21, 2017
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