C) because the US wanted land in the Southwest that Mexico owned
Why did the US declare war on Mexico?(1 point)
Responses
A) because Mexico invaded Florida
A) because Mexico invaded Florida
B) because the US declared joint war with Britain against Mexico
B) because the US declared joint war with Britain against Mexico
C) because the US wanted land in the Southwest that Mexico owned
C) because the US wanted land in the Southwest that Mexico owned
D) the US never declared war on Mexico
5 answers
What did the Gadsden Purchase do?(1 point)
Responses
A) the US bought Hawaii from Russia
A) the US bought Hawaii from Russia
B) the US bought Vermont from Canada
B) the US bought Vermont from Canada
C) Mexico rejected it, so the US declared war
C) Mexico rejected it, so the US declared war
D) the US bought the final major piece of the continental US from Mexico
Responses
A) the US bought Hawaii from Russia
A) the US bought Hawaii from Russia
B) the US bought Vermont from Canada
B) the US bought Vermont from Canada
C) Mexico rejected it, so the US declared war
C) Mexico rejected it, so the US declared war
D) the US bought the final major piece of the continental US from Mexico
D) the US bought the final major piece of the continental US from Mexico
1824-1860: Age of Jackson and Westward Expansion Timeline
Rubric/Checklist
Points
Criteria
__/30
[3 points per slide/event]
Historic Accuracy and Understanding
Name of the event (date(s))
Who was President at the time of the event?
Define the event: 1-3 sentences (provide a textbook definition for the event)
Significance: 3-5 sentences - address at least one of the following questions in your paragraph:
What impact did this event have on westward expansion?
What is the significance of the event as it relates to Unit 6 content?
An image related to the event
__/5
Design/Following Instructions
Slide Show is clear, organized, and easy to read and follow! The slide show is appealing to look at & uses design tools to create a professional slideshow
All terms are in chronological order
Includes a CheckMyWork link or it will be a 0%!
__/35
TOTAL SCORE
Citations
What Doesn’t Need Citations?
Images do not need citations
You can look up dates if not easily found in the textbook from a quick Google search
What needs Citations?
All historic content from the lesson!
Information should be cited at the bottom of each slide to show that the information came from either the textbook or Live Lesson sessions
All citations are missing or inaccurate (-15 from final score)
1-5 terms have clear and accurate citations (-10 from final score)
6-9 terms have clear and accurate citations (-5 final score)
At the bottom of each slide please indicate from where the information discussed came
Unit#, Lesson#, Textbook Page Number(s)
Mr. Klimas. “Live Lesson Recording Title.” (date).
Steps
You can use these steps to help you complete this Portfolio!
Step 1 - 12/2
Think of the 10 events that you want to be in your timeline (you can use the word bank below to help think of these!).
Step 2 - 12/2
Look at the Timeline Template and the rubric to make sure that you understand what information you need for each event.
Step 3 - 12/3 - 12/5
Begin looking up the pieces of information for each event. You should use the Timeline Template to help organize your ideas for this step. You should write down from where you are getting the information for each event (e.g. LiveLesson or a page in the textbook). Once you have gotten all of the information down into your timeline you can edit what you wrote!
Step 4 - 12/6
Find an image for each event and add it to that slide.
Step 5 - 12/6
Organize your slides into chronological order.
Step 6 - 12/6
Add a CheckMyWork link and you’re good to go!
Word Bank
Word Bank to Help You Get Started!
Election of 1824
Corrupt Bargain
Election of 1828
Worcester v. Georgia
Tariff of Abominations
South Carolina Exposition
Nullification Crisis
Bank War
Election of 1832
Panic of 1837
Mexican Independence
Texas Revolution
Annexation of Texas
Gold Rush
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
John Marshall
John C. Calhoun
John Fitch
Robert Fulton
James Beckwourth
Stephen Austin
General Santa Anna
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
James Polk
Brigham Young
Junipero Serra
Joseph Smith
Expedition
Mudslinging
Kitchen Cabinet
Trail of Tears
Missouri Compromise of 1820
First national road
Erie Canal
Forty-Niners
American System
Whigs (National Republicans)
Democratic Republicans (Democrats)
Mountain Men
The Whitman Mission
Oregon Trail
Donner Party
Siege of the Alamo
Surrender at Goliad
Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Fe Trail
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Rubric/Checklist
Points
Criteria
__/30
[3 points per slide/event]
Historic Accuracy and Understanding
Name of the event (date(s))
Who was President at the time of the event?
Define the event: 1-3 sentences (provide a textbook definition for the event)
Significance: 3-5 sentences - address at least one of the following questions in your paragraph:
What impact did this event have on westward expansion?
What is the significance of the event as it relates to Unit 6 content?
An image related to the event
__/5
Design/Following Instructions
Slide Show is clear, organized, and easy to read and follow! The slide show is appealing to look at & uses design tools to create a professional slideshow
All terms are in chronological order
Includes a CheckMyWork link or it will be a 0%!
__/35
TOTAL SCORE
Citations
What Doesn’t Need Citations?
Images do not need citations
You can look up dates if not easily found in the textbook from a quick Google search
What needs Citations?
All historic content from the lesson!
Information should be cited at the bottom of each slide to show that the information came from either the textbook or Live Lesson sessions
All citations are missing or inaccurate (-15 from final score)
1-5 terms have clear and accurate citations (-10 from final score)
6-9 terms have clear and accurate citations (-5 final score)
At the bottom of each slide please indicate from where the information discussed came
Unit#, Lesson#, Textbook Page Number(s)
Mr. Klimas. “Live Lesson Recording Title.” (date).
Steps
You can use these steps to help you complete this Portfolio!
Step 1 - 12/2
Think of the 10 events that you want to be in your timeline (you can use the word bank below to help think of these!).
Step 2 - 12/2
Look at the Timeline Template and the rubric to make sure that you understand what information you need for each event.
Step 3 - 12/3 - 12/5
Begin looking up the pieces of information for each event. You should use the Timeline Template to help organize your ideas for this step. You should write down from where you are getting the information for each event (e.g. LiveLesson or a page in the textbook). Once you have gotten all of the information down into your timeline you can edit what you wrote!
Step 4 - 12/6
Find an image for each event and add it to that slide.
Step 5 - 12/6
Organize your slides into chronological order.
Step 6 - 12/6
Add a CheckMyWork link and you’re good to go!
Word Bank
Word Bank to Help You Get Started!
Election of 1824
Corrupt Bargain
Election of 1828
Worcester v. Georgia
Tariff of Abominations
South Carolina Exposition
Nullification Crisis
Bank War
Election of 1832
Panic of 1837
Mexican Independence
Texas Revolution
Annexation of Texas
Gold Rush
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
John Marshall
John C. Calhoun
John Fitch
Robert Fulton
James Beckwourth
Stephen Austin
General Santa Anna
Sam Houston
William B. Travis
James Polk
Brigham Young
Junipero Serra
Joseph Smith
Expedition
Mudslinging
Kitchen Cabinet
Trail of Tears
Missouri Compromise of 1820
First national road
Erie Canal
Forty-Niners
American System
Whigs (National Republicans)
Democratic Republicans (Democrats)
Mountain Men
The Whitman Mission
Oregon Trail
Donner Party
Siege of the Alamo
Surrender at Goliad
Battle of San Jacinto
Santa Fe Trail
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Mexican Cession
Gadsden Purchase
Here’s a suggested framework for your timeline project focusing on historical events from 1824 to 1860, particularly around the Age of Jackson and Westward Expansion. Below, I've included a selection of ten significant events, along with an outline of what you need for each slide based on your rubric:
Timeline Events
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Election of 1824 (1824)
- President: John Quincy Adams (elected)
- Definition: The Election of 1824 was a contentious presidential election where no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes, leading to the House of Representatives selecting John Quincy Adams as president, despite Andrew Jackson winning the popular vote.
- Significance: This event highlighted divisions within the political landscape and set the stage for the rise of Jacksonian Democracy, leading to greater participation in politics and influencing future elections.
- Image: A political cartoon of the 1824 election.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Corrupt Bargain (1824)
- President: John Quincy Adams
- Definition: The term "Corrupt Bargain" refers to the alleged agreement between Adams and Henry Clay, where Clay supported Adams in exchange for becoming Secretary of State.
- Significance: This event fueled resentment among Jackson's supporters and solidified the divide in American politics, catalyzing Jackson's political movement.
- Image: A visual representation of the alleged bargain.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Tariff of Abominations (1828)
- President: John Quincy Adams
- Definition: The Tariff of 1828 imposed high duties on imported goods, which angered Southern states that relied on imports.
- Significance: This event sparked the Nullification Crisis in South Carolina and increased tensions between the Northern and Southern states, impacting the sectional conflict later leading to the Civil War.
- Image: Image of a protest against the tariff.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Nullification Crisis (1832)
- President: Andrew Jackson
- Definition: The Nullification Crisis was a confrontation between South Carolina and the federal government over the state's attempt to nullify federal tariffs.
- Significance: It tested the limits of federal authority and the rights of states, establishing a precedent for future conflicts over state versus federal power.
- Image: Image of South Carolina's protest.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Bank War (1832)
- President: Andrew Jackson
- Definition: The Bank War was a political struggle between Jackson and supporters of the Second Bank of the United States, aiming to abolish the bank and weaken its influence.
- Significance: Jackson's victory in abolishing the Bank of the United States led to increased state banking and contributed to economic instability, foreshadowing the Panic of 1837.
- Image: Illustration of the Bank of the US.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Oregon Trail (1830s-1860s)
- President: Andrew Jackson / James K. Polk
- Definition: The Oregon Trail was a major route used by settlers moving westward to the Oregon Territory in the 1840s and 1850s.
- Significance: This trail facilitated settlers' migration into the West, significantly contributing to westward expansion and showcasing the American spirit of Manifest Destiny.
- Image: Map of the Oregon Trail.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Texas Revolution (1835-1836)
- President: Andrew Jackson
- Definition: The Texas Revolution was a rebellion of colonists in Texas against Mexican rule, leading to the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
- Significance: The victory at the Battle of San Jacinto paved the way for the annexation of Texas, a pivotal moment in the expansionist policies of the United States, contributing to tensions with Mexico.
- Image: Painting of the Battle of San Jacinto.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Annexation of Texas (1845)
- President: John Tyler (completed under James K. Polk)
- Definition: The formal incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the United States as its 28th state.
- Significance: This event significantly escalated tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, ultimately leading to the Mexican-American War and further territorial expansion.
- Image: Map showing Texas's annexation.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Mexican-American War (1846-1848)
- President: James K. Polk
- Definition: A conflict between the United States and Mexico triggered by the annexation of Texas and territorial disputes.
- Significance: The war concluded with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, resulting in the U.S. gaining significant territories, including California and New Mexico, and emphasizing the idea of Manifest Destiny.
- Image: Illustration of the Treaty signing.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
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Gadsden Purchase (1854)
- President: Franklin Pierce
- Definition: The Gadsden Purchase was the acquisition of land from Mexico (present-day southern Arizona and New Mexico) to facilitate a southern transcontinental railroad.
- Significance: This purchase completed the continental United States' territorial puzzle, promoting Westward expansion and transportation development, while intensifying national debates over slavery in the new territories.
- Image: Map showing the Gadsden Purchase.
- Citations: Unit #, Lesson #, Textbook Page #.
Additional Steps
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Design/Following Instructions: Make sure to use appropriate design tools to create an organized and visually appealing presentation. Follow your instructor's guidelines for the organization and ensure all slides are in chronological order.
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CheckMyWork Link: Add a link to your CheckMyWork resource as instructed.
With this structure, you should be able to create a comprehensive and informative timeline presentation on the Age of Jackson and Westward Expansion. Good luck!