Unit 2: 1824-1849
Chapters 10, 11, 12, & 13
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Evolution of the American Political Parties
Read about the development and evolution of the American Political Parties. Historians have pin-pointed three phases of party power. Use the worksheet to gather information about the three party systems.
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Jacksonian Democracy
Brief reading that explains Jacksonian Democracy.
PowerPoint about Andrew Jackson, controversial events during his presidency, and the rise of the Whig Party. |
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Second Great Awakening
Essex County Fair Project Outline
Good DBQ question focused on the reformers of the 2nd Great Awakening PowerPoint from another AP US Teacher about the importance of the artwork of this period of time. |
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"Cotton is King" - Southern dependence on Slavery 1830-1860
PowerPoint we used during the class discussion
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Nativism: Protestantism v Catholicism
Use the two primary sources to help you understand why native Americans (white Anglo-saxons) feared increased Catholic immigration.
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Western Expansion - Mexican Am War - Slavery Debate...again!
Class PowerPoint discussing how land acquired from the Mexican American War re-ignited the slavery debate.
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