A. Explain the Northwest Ordinance’s importance in the westward migration of Americans, and on
slavery , public education, and the addition of new states. (Page 137-139, including the Focus on
Geography on page 138)
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Everyone in the group is required to answer the statement at the top of the paper. i.e. define,
explain
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You are then free to choose to either draw a picture of the topic, create a graphic organizer of
the information, or to write a poem with the information.
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Using the answer to the statement and information in the book, answer the following questions.
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How did the Northwest Ordinance change America?
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How do you think the Northwest Ordinance affected Native Americans?
B. Describe Jefferson’s diplomacy in obtaining the Louisiana Purchase from France and the territory’s
exploration by Lewis and Clark. (Page 208-209 and also p.212-213)
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Everyone in the group is required to answer the statement at the top of the paper. i.e. define,
explain
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You are then free to choose to either draw a picture of the topic, create a graphic organizer of
the information, or to write a poem with the information.
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Using the answer to the statement and information in the book, answer the following questions.
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Why did Jefferson want to acquire the land west of the Mississippi River?
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Why did Lewis and Clark explore the new Louisiana territory?
D. Describe the construction of the Erie Canal, the rise of New York City, and the development of the
nation’s infrastructure. (Pages 228-230)
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Everyone in the group is required to answer the statement at the top of the paper. i.e. define,
explain
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You are then free to choose to either draw a picture of the topic, create a graphic organizer of
the information, or to write a poem with the information.
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Using the answer to the statement and information in the book, answer the following questions.
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How did the Erie Canal contribute to the growth of New York City?
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Define the word infrastructure. Why would America benefit from a strong infrastructure?
E. Describe the reasons for and importance of the Monroe Doctrine. (Pages 244 and 246)
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Everyone in the group is required to answer the statement at the top of the paper. i.e. define,
explain
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You are then free to choose to either draw a picture of the topic, create a graphic organizer of
the information, or to write a poem with the information.
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Using the answer to the statement and information in the book, answer the following questions.
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Define the word nationalism. How did the spirit of nationalism contribute to the Monroe
Doctrine?
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What was the lasting effect of the adoption of this document?