Chapter 6: 1828-1844 Inquiry Organizer
📎 | Inquiry Organizer | Summary of chapter objectives and resources |
📖 | Chapter Introductory Essay | In-depth overview of significant events in the time period |
🔎 | Narratives | Shorter essays on a dramatic story or individual |
📍 | Decision Points | Narratives that describe a pivotal decision in history |
💬 | Point-Counterpoints | Differing sides of an argument presented by scholars or historical figures |
✒️ | Primary Sources | Firsthand accounts from the time period |
📝 | Lessons | Instructions and handouts to engage students in the classroom |
✏️ | Unit Essay Activity | Culminating essay based on AP LEQs to assess chapter objectives |
Unit 3: Chapter 6 (1828-1844) | |
Compelling Question:Was the democratization of politics during the Jacksonian era a shift from Founding era political theory? | |
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Supporting Question 1: How did the Jacksonian era expand democracy in politics? |
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Supporting Question 2: How did Jacksonian politics cause conflict in American society and politics? |
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Supporting Question 3: How did Americans advocate for greater reform during the Jacksonian Era? |
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Supporting Question 4: In what ways did the Jacksonian era reflect the ideals of the Founding? |
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Unit 3 Essay Activity: Was the democratization of politics during the Jacksonian era a shift from Founding era political theory? Option B: Evaluate the extent to which the democratization of politics during the Jacksonian Era was a change from Founding era political theory. Through this inquiry, students will evaluate primary and secondary sources to compare the expansion of democracy in the Jacksonian period to the ideals of the American Founding, drawing on context and content from this as well as previous chapters. Ultimately, students will be able to practice a change-and-continuity Long Essay Question (LEQ) comparing how political ideals shifted and persevered in America from the Founding through the Jacksonian era. Assess students’ progress in understanding the compelling question for this chapter by assigning theUnit 3 Essay Activity. |
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