Assignment Six
Changes Across America, 1825-1845
Deadline, 5/3, 115 points
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In what ways did America go through dramatic changes in the two decades from 1825 - 1845?
Description In 20 years America expanded in thought and geography. The changes from 1825 swept across all aspects of American life. Objectives Students will identify and describe the effects of one of the key changes that took place across America from 1825 - 1845. Essential questions How did your event develop? Specifically, what events led up to it? What were the long-term impacts of your event? Who was involved? When did it occur? What were the key issues involved? Why is it important? Where did it occur? Special instructions You will create a simple presentation about one of the following events: Industrial North Westward Expansion Religious Revivalism American - centered Culture Your presentation should include about 10 -12 slides that deal with the basic themes of who, what, when, where, and why was this important then and now. Please make sure your content is well written, clear, and concise. You should include at least two graphic or audio supports. Maps are good. If you do music, include a selectoin for us.
Rubric Was the time used well? Did the students focus on getting the project done without distracting others?
Did the presenters know their material? Were they able to share the content well? Did they avoid staring at the board and reading to us? |
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Links Printed files There is no printed copy of this assignment. Please refer to the instructions on this page. Media files To come Online files Information about the Second Great Awakening. American Music American Westward Migration Sound files |
