American Identity Unit

American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

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American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

Types of Government

Britain

Britain, France, and Spain

France

Government in the 18th Century (1700s) was very different than today. Democracy was next to non-existent and all of the most powerful countries in the world were monarchies. Read about the governments in France, Great Britain, and Spain and fill out a google form showing your understanding!

Spain

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American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

English Standard of focus: AL1, AL2, & AL3 (2.0)

Crèvecoeur

Tools/Resources:

What is an American?

Listen to audio lectureby Mr. Chisholm!

1782

English: How to Analyze Readings

Hector St. John Crèvecoeur was one of the first men in the British colonies (at least that we know of) that recognized a new type of citizen being formed in the British colonies: The American! Read his excerpt from Letter from an American Farmer and listen to a quick background lecture by Mr. Chisholm! As you read analyze the reading by using "SOAPST" and fill out your template to show understanding.

SOAPST Template

American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

Vocab Quiz

How can we talk about government in early America?

Quiz

Using the video lecture that Mr. Chisholm recorded on the previous slide, either take the vocab quiz on Canvas or write a paragraph using all of the vocab words to craft a narrative!

Paragraph

American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

English Standard of focus: AL1, AL2, & AL3 (2.0)

American Dream Poster

Go here to read up on the American Dream!

What does being in America offer us?

Now that you are familiar with some of the early values of American society, make a poster highlighting what you think is the American Dream! You can use any creative source to make this (including drawing it by hand), but we will be using Canva.com to go about this. Submit your finalized posters to canvas upon completion!

Click here to access canva!

American Identity

Essential Question: Explain and defend why early Americans chose to create a democratic society.

English Standard of focus: OS2 & Os3

Write a Paragraph!

Convince us why early Americans created a democratic society

Jane Schaffer Method

Using all of the sources provided and your vocabulary, write a paragraph both EXPLAINING and then DEFENDING why early American chose to create a democratic society. Focus on your historical facts and background knowledge, and use your writing skills (Jane Schaffer method) to produce a well written response.