Marking period 1-Three world meet: Pre revolution New Nation (Pre 1600)
Enduring Understanding: European exploration expanded global, economic, and cultural exchange into the western hemisphere affecting the lives of both Native American and European people.
Essential Questions :
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How did the Age of Exploration and colonization impact the group coming into contact with each other?
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What European countries decided to establish “empires” in North America and why?
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What lessons were learned from the early English settlements of Roanoke and Jamestown to aid in the establishment of future colonies?
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Compare and contrast the political, social, and economic make-up of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies?
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How did the development of the plantation system in the South increase the need for slave labor in the Southern colonies?
Marking Period 2- Colonies Unite and The American Revolution
Enduring Understanding: Disputes over authority and economic issues contributed to a movement for independence.
Essential Questions:
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What do people believe is worth fighting for?
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What principles of government are expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
Marking Period 3- American Expansion
Enduring Understanding: Westward movement, industrial growth, increased immigration, slavery, and development of transportation systems increased regional tensions.
Essential Questions:
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How did the concept of manifest destiny influence the growth of the United States after the Revolutionary War?
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What impact did the westward movement have politically, socially, and economically on different regions of the United States?
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How did slavery evolve from the Revolution to the beginning of the Civil War?
Marking Period 4- Civil War
Enduring Understanding: The Civil War resulted from complex regional differences involving political, economic, and social issues as well as different views on slavery.
Essential Questions:
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What factors led to the Civil War?
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How did the Regional differences between the North and the South impact the course and outcome of the Civil War?
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What was the impact of the Civil War on the nation?
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