The Civil War — Part I
Arguably the most devastating conflict every fought by the United States, the Civil War lasted four years and caused the deaths of over 600,000 people. What were the root causes of the conflict? Discuss.
CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Respond fully to one of the following questions.
Who did the war help and how?
Who did it hurt and how?
Would the Reconstruction period have been different (why or why not) if Abraham Lincoln had lived?
Please be sure to support your opinion with facts from Chapter 15.
The Nation Grows
Comment on the changes that took place in the United States in the early 1800s. List and describe at least two of the most important ones. Explain why the changes you describe affected life in the United States.
The Young United States
- What do you think/know about the westward expansion of theUnited States. Specifically discuss why people moved west and what difficulties the settlers faced.
The CONSTITUTION
What do you know about the Constitution? Center your statements on the writing and ratification process, the Bill of Rights, the amendment process or how the Constitution affects you today.
The Articles of Confederation
Why did the framework of the Articles of Confederation make it difficult to govern the United States? How did the Articles change the colonists’ minds about the role of a central government?
Revolutionary War
Comment on one or more of the following questions:
What were the most important battles and why?
Who played the biggest role in winning the revolution?
What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Patriots and the British? How did the Patriots win?
What kept the colonists fighting for eight long years?
Revolution Begins
What are the central ideas of the Declaration of Independence? How does it still affect our government and us today?
Breaking Ties with Britain
What events lead to rebellion by the colonists in the thirteen original colonies? What did the colonists do to try and resolve their problems with England before they declared their independence?
European Rivalries in North America
In addition to the English, the Spanish and French had settlements in North America. Discuss either the French or the Spanish settlements. Compare and contrast the one you choose with the English colonies. Write about their way of life, government and economy.
