Teacher Name: _______________________________
Class: _______________________________________
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Thematic Unit
The Antebellum Era (1781-1860): The New Nation of the USA Part 2
Day of Year
20
Day Of Unit
2 Of 14
Grade Level
9 to 12 and applicable to some Middle Schools/Junior High curriculums as well.
Lesson Goal
Students will learn about Jay's Treaty , Thomas Pinckney's Treaty, the X, Y, Z Affair, and Alien and
Sedition Acts
Subject
Jay's Treaty , Thomas Pinckney's Treaty, the X, Y, Z Affair, and Alien and Sedition Acts
Prior Knowledge / Bell Ringer
Students have learned about the initial aspects of the Antebellum Era including the formation of
Washington's Cabinet . The Bell Ringer examines Washington's farewell address.
“I Can…” Statement #1
I CAN explain the impact of Jay's Treaty and Thomas Pinckney's Treaty.
“I Can…” Statement #2
I CAN explain how the X,Y,Z Affair influenced the political relationship between America and France.
“I Can…” Statement #3
I CAN compare and contrast the views of the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans in terms of the
Alien and Sedition Acts.
Common Core Standards
2. Antebellum America f. Compare and contrast the economic, social, and cultural differences of the
North and South during the antebellum period b. Identify and evaluate the major events and issues that
promoted sectional conflicts and strained national cohesiveness in the antebellum period.
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Class: _______________________________________
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Other Standards
Procedures / Daily Outline
1. Give the students the Bell Ringer dealing with Washington's farewell address 2. Pass out the notes on
The Antebellum Era: The New Nation of the USA Part 2 and review it with the students 3. Pass out and
the short quiz / exit slip on the New Nation of the USA Part 2 and review it 4. Pass out the Worksheet:
The Antebellum Era: The New Nation of the USA Part 2 and let the students work on it. 5. (As an
alternative to the PowerPoint, review the CONTENT READING for #2 and then proceed with items 3 and
4)
Assessments
1. Bell Ringer 2. Shot Quiz/Exit Slip 3.Worksheet
Materials
1. Bell Ringer 2. Power Point 3. Notes 4. Short Quiz/Exit Slip 5. Worksheet
Accommodations / Special Circumstances
FULL NOTES as an alternative to the fill in the blank notes.
Extra / Additional Resources
As an alternative to the PowerPoint, review the CONTENT READING for #2 and then proceed with items
3 and 4.
Reflection