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1) The Battle of New Orleans was fought on January 8, 1815 between British and American forces near the end of the War of 1812. 2) Although the war was generally unsuccessful for America, the Battle of New Orleans was a major American victory that boosted national pride. 3) The battle made Andrew Jackson a war hero and helped pave the way for his presidency.
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The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary:
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Was invalidated by the Supreme Court
Stated that neighboring countries had to become democracies
Was created as a result of the crisis in CUBA
Stated that the US had a right to intervene in the affairs of neighboring countries
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When the war (WWI) erupted in Europe in 1914, President Wilson:
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Asked the American public to remain neutral
Offered military support to only England
Declared that the Triple Alliance must be defeated
Sent secret agents to France to spy
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Question 3
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In March 1917, the United States moved closer to entering the Great War after:
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The czarist government in Russia was overthrown in a revolution
Russian communists agree to help the British
Russia asked the United States to convene peace talks
A German offensive successfully captured Moscow and Czar Nicholas
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Question 4
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What event triggered the beginning of World War I in Europe?
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The land conflict between Russia and Serbia
The assassination of ARch-duke Franz Ferdinand
The treat agreement between Russia and France
The secret alliance system
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All of the following were causes that led the US to join the fight in WWI EXCEPT:
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Zimmerman Telegram was discovered
Ships, like the Lusitania were sunk by German u-boats
A broken treaty with Germany
Trade agreements with France and the British increased our concern with the outcome of the war
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Who created the Committee on Public Information and what was its purpose?
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George Creel controlled the propaganda during WWI
Teddy Roosevelt returned to politics to create anti-Germany war posters
Woodrow Wilson created this committee to support his 1916 campaign
John Pershing led this committee to support war bonds in the Midwest
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What was the name of Wilson's peace plan? What was the plan that ended World War I?
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Paris Peace Plan and the 21 points
14 points and the Treaty of Versailles
10 points for Peace and the Treaty of Marsailles
None of the above
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Who was the leader of the UNITED NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION?
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Jean Toomer
Langston Hughes
Marcus Garvey
W. E. B. Dubois
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During World War I, the GREAT MIGRATION in the US referred to:
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War refugees from Europe moving to the United States
Immigrants from Mexico moving to the East Coast of the US
Rural white women moving to the far west
Rural southern Blacks moving to the northern industrial cities
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In the 1920s, the FLAPPER lifestyle:
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Had a particular impact on lower middle class and single women
Was evidence that women were losing their morality
Was evidence that women would no longer desire to marry
Was only a clothing fad
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In THE GREAT GATSBY ...
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- 1. Lesson Plan 1: Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans Essential Questions: *Why was this battle unique and a big deal? -Incredible victory (put the War of 1812 – a pretty unsuccessful war – in a more positive light) -Made Andrew Jackson a hero...prepared the way for his presidency -Changed political attitudes Objectives: *Students will be able to relate the course of the battle *Students will be able to argue the battle's significance and its affect on the US Pre-Assessment: *Ask students to recap what they know about the War of 1812 *If students aren't offering comments, begin asking guided questions: -What were the causes? -British impressment on the seas (British Royal Navy taking American merchant sailors and basically saying “you work for us now”) -Felt insulted...needed to uphold their honor -British support of Native Americans which interfered with American expansionism -British interfering with America's ability to trade with France -What were the political feelings of the time in the US? -Lots of tension! Federalistsvs Democratic-Republican Party -Federalists: strong central government and close ties to Britain -Thought cons of war outweighed the pros -Annoyed that US had cut off trade with Britain (embargo)...this affected northern economy (major ports/businesses are in the north) -DRP: weaker central government, pro-slavery, pro-expansionism, strong break from Britain -Key events of the war? -Not much was accomplished (boundaries didn't change)...did not accomplish pre-war objectives -America invades British Canada...not a success...oops -British invade DC (burning of the capitol building) -British bombard Fort McHenry in Baltimore (this is where the Star Spangled Banner came from) – American victory -Battle of New Orleans!! - American victory -Treaty of Ghent Anticipatory Set: Play “Battle of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton (on YouTube) -Purpose of this? Introduce the topic -Did anything stand out that you read? Direct Instruction * January 8, 1815 - British marched against New Orleans hoping to gain control of the Mississippi River *Jackson and his troops entrenched themselves in the Rodriguez Canal *7500 British troops, 4500 American troops *In a half hour, British troops retreated
- 2. -Over 2000 British casualties -71 American casualties *Outcomes of the Battle -Boost in national pride and unity -Ushered in the “Era of Good Feelings” -Federalist Party dissolved -Boost in self-confidence (American expansionism) -Boosted General Jackson’s popularity -Paved the way for his presidency Check for Understanding assignment? *In your opinion, was the war as a whole a success? *How did American attitudes change after the Battle of New Orleans? *What did this victory mean for Andrew Jackson? If there is time...Direct Instruction *Andrew Jackson -Introduce upbringing -Quote (“I only have two regrets...”) -Andrew Jackson as president: show charicature -Ask students to share what they see -Introduce Andrew Jackson's presidency -Some saw him as a autocratic ruler...disrespected Constitution -Controversies of his presidency: -Nullification Crisis -Indian Removal Act -Spoils system Check for Understanding: Simple Q&A at the end with reward for those who answer and participate (treat maybe?) *Why was the Nullification Crisis controversial? *What is the problem with the spoils system? *In what way did the Battle of New Orleans help Andrew Jackson? *How did the Battle of New Orleans change American attitudes? *In your opinion, was the War of 1812 successful? Worth it? What makes a war worth it? *What was Andrew Jackson like as a person?