Q3W8: February 21-24

SS.8.A.4.3 Examine the experiences and perspectives of significant individuals and
groups during this era of American History.

SS.8.A.4.4 Discuss the impact of westward expansion on cultural practices and
migration patterns of Native American and African slave populations.

SS.8.A.4.8 Describe the influence of individuals on social and political developments
of this era in American History.

SS.8.A.4.16 Identify key ideas and influences of Jacksonian democracy

SS.8.A.4.17 Examine key events and peoples in Florida history as each impact this era
of American History.

Students will be able to explain the impacts of the Jackson Era. 

Studente will evaluate primary and secondary sources and judge Jackson in a trial format. 

Students will take on the role or witness, lawyer or jury in a trial. 

Tuesday:

Bellringer

Unit 7 Learning Expectations 

Vocab: Unit 7 Vocab

• Bureaucracy – a system in which nonelected officials carry out laws
• Spoils System – the practice of handing out government jobs to supporters
• Mudslinging – using gossip and lies to ruin an opponents reputation
• Plurality – the largest number, but not a majority

Jackson Election_Native Notes -Slides1-7

Wednesday:

Jackson/Native Nearpod 

Notes – Slides 8-9 above

Thu/Fri:

Bellringer

Trail of Tears Docs Trail of Tears Qs 

Self-Paced Nearpod Code BD5HI

Jackson Hero or Villain Paragraph

• Was Jackson a hero or villain?
• What are the arguments for Jackson being a hero? (At least 3 events/interpretations of those events)
• What are the arguments for Jackson being a villain? (At least 3 events/interpretations of those events)
• What do you think?/Why do you think it? (4 pts w/elaboration)

Jackson Hero or Villain Paragraph

Jackson Notes