UNIT 3 - The Early Republic

The Early Republic - In this unit, we will be learning about how the new nation struggled with challenges from within and from other countries. We will look at the development of political parties, how the nation expanded in size, and how the nation's economy develops. Finally, we will learn about the scandals, duels, troubles and sectionalism that the early leaders had to overcome.

Chapter 9 - Launching a New Republic

President George Washington: http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/gw1.html

Alexander Hamilton:

The French Revolution:

The Whiskey Rebellion:

President John Adams: http://www.americanpresident.org/history/johnadams/

The XYZ Affair

The Alien and Sedition Acts:

Virginia and Kentucy Resolutions:

The U.S.S. Constitution

Chapter 11 - National and Regional Growth

This is a great website and resource for this chapter. You will have to scroll down the page and read the summaries to find what all is available:

http://sitebuilder.verizon.net/trellix/sitebuilder/f_edit_page.html

Here is a place to learn more about the Erie Canal:

http://www.history.rochester.edu/canal/

Monroe Doctrine: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/50.htm

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16321.htm

Erie Canal: http://www.eriecanal.org/

http://www.canals.state.ny.us/index.html

Improvement of Transportation, Communication and Technology

http://inventors.about.com/

http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/inventor/ind-rev-open.htm

http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/School_Bell/Social_Studies/History/By_Subject/Industrial_Revolution/Biographies/

http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_EarlyRepublic.shtml

http://data2.itc.nps.gov/parksearch/topicsearchresults.cfm

Uniquely American and Sectional Conflicts

http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/inventor/ind-rev-open.htm

http://www.besthistorysites.net/USHistory_EarlyRepublic.shtml

http://www.mshotz.net/usslab.htm

Chapter 10 - The Jefferson Era

President Thomas Jefferson: http://www.congressforkids.net/games/declofindep_1/2_declofindep.htm#

The 12th Amendmendment:

Flashcards to help! http://www.congressforkids.net/games/declofindep_1/2_declofindep.htm#

Lewis and Clark: Information and interactive sites

http://www.lewis-clark.org/

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/

http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

Tecumseh: War of 1812 - Indian connection – Sandy Creek, Tecumseh etc.

http://clarke.cmich.edu/nativeamericans/mphc/warof1812.htm

The War of 1812 and information about the National Anthem and Flag!

http://www.historychannel.com/starspangled_archive/history_of_war/early02.html

http://www.historycentral.com/warof1812

http://www.bcpl.net/~etowner/patriot.html

Good information about how we tried to gain CANADA from the CANADIAN point of view:

http://www.hamilton-scourge.city.hamilton.on.ca/war1812.htm

Want to know more about the flag? Check this link out! http://www.usflag.org/

The Erie Canal

Extra Credit Opportunity -- Building A Strong Nation Crossword Puzzle

In the teal box (where all handouts for the last two weeks are located), you will find the directions for a board game. You may work together with other KORTE students (from any period) to complete this project. Follow the directions given on the handout and be creative! An excellent project could earn up to 3 percentage points on your total grade AND a 5 point (½ of a grade) increase on the Unit 3 or Chapter 10 TEST!!! NO class time will be given for this project, that is why it is EXTRA CREDIT!

Questions? Contact Mrs. Korte by e-mail!