• Monday: 11/10/14
  • Topics: Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
  • Essential Question: What are the causes of the War of 1812? 
  • Relevance/Rationale: This event establishes Americas presence on a world stage and begins the strong belief in AMerican Nationalism.
  • Project Assignment: Madison Brief
  • Assessment/Learning Outcomes: Scholars will be able to discuss the significant events of the Madison administration related to foreign affairs.  
  • Homework/Future Assignment Due Dates: Brief due end of class 11/10/14.
  • Academic Vocabulary: Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Resources/Web Pages: Book: millercenter.org
  • Tuesday: 11/11/14
  • Topics: Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
  • Essential Question: What are the causes of the War of 1812? 
  • Relevance/Rationale: This event establishes Americas presence on a world stage and begins the strong belief in AMerican Nationalism.
  • Project Assignment: Chapter 12 Key Terms: Due end of class 11/11/14
  • Assessment/Learning Outcomes: Scholars will be able to discuss the significant events of the Madison administration related to foreign affairs.  
  • Homework/Future Assignment Due Dates: Key Terms Due end of class 11/11/14
  • Academic Vocabulary: Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Resources/Web Pages: Book: textbook
  • Wednesday: 11/12/14
  • Topics: Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
  • Essential Question: Was the War of 1812 a “Second American Revolution”?

    Or

    Was the War of 1812 a war of choice or a war of necessity?

  • Relevance/Rationale: This event establishes Americas presence on a world stage and begins the strong belief in AMerican Nationalism.
  • Project Assignment: Scholars will find 3 primary sources arguing in favor of the EQ their group has been assigned.
  • Assessment/Learning Outcomes: Scholars will be able to discuss the significant events of the Madison administration related to foreign affairs.  
  • Homework/Future Assignment Due Dates: PROGRESS CHECK GRADE WILL BE GIVEN END OF CLASS. Powerpoint is due end of class 11/13/14.
  • Academic Vocabulary: Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Resources/Web Pages: Book: Internet


  • Thursday: 11/13/14
  • Topics: Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
  • Essential Question: Was the War of 1812 a “Second American Revolution”?

    Or

    Was the War of 1812 a war of choice or a war of necessity?

  • Relevance/Rationale: This event establishes Americas presence on a world stage and begins the strong belief in AMerican Nationalism.
  • Project Assignment: Scholars will find 3 primary sources arguing in favor of the EQ their group has been assigned.
  • Assessment/Learning Outcomes: Scholars will be able to discuss the significant events of the Madison administration related to foreign affairs.  
  • Homework/Future Assignment Due Dates: Powerpoint is due end of class 11/13/14.
  • Academic Vocabulary: Chapter 12 Key Terms
  • Resources/Web Pages: Book: Internet