celebrating mlk “i have a dream…”
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1/21/14 Day 2. Celebrating MLK “I have a dream…”. Agenda Hand Back Test/Review Discussion of MLK MLK Video Writing Prompt Finish Maps. Objective Express modern American and world issue through Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. STATES QUIZ TOMORROW. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Celebrating MLK“I have a dream…”
1/21/14 Day 2
Agenda • Hand Back
Test/Review• Discussion of MLK• MLK Video• Writing Prompt• Finish Maps
Objective • Express modern
American and world issue through Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech.
STATES QUIZ TOMORROW
Today’s TaskWhat is your vision for the future of this nation/world? What would
you say in your own “I have a dream” speech?1. Pick a modern day issue (U.S or World). Please pick any issue you
feel passionate about!2. Write a speech about your dream. Must included the following
- Introduction – 1 paragraph- Argument (what you want to change/3 ways to change it) 3
paragraphs- Conclusion - 1 paragraph
TOTAL POINTS: 20 WHEN COMPLETE FINISH MAPS
Do Now: Westward ExpansionBrainstorm….what types of people do
you think moved west? Why?
1/23/14 Day 4
Agenda • Do Now/Discussion• Quote & Picture
“Manifest Destiny • Notes• Oregon Trail Reading
Objective • Understand Americans
view of “Manifest Destiny”
• Explain its effects on the U.S, its domestic/foreign affairs, and society.
STATES QUIZ TOMORROW
Manifest Destiny
Manifest: Clear or obvious
Destiny: Future or fate
Belief that GOD intended the American nation to reach all the
way to the Pacific Ocean and enhance its political, social and
economic influence.
Moving WestStarting Point: Independence, Missouri
New MexicoWho went? Traders
Why did they go?
Traded goods to make money
How did they get there?
Santa Fe Trail; Wagon trains
What did they find when they
got there?
Silver, gold and furs
OregonWho went? Fur Traders, settlers,
missionaries and farmersWhy did they
go?To farm, convert Native
Americans to ChristianityHow did they
get there?Oregon Trail; Walked and
Wagon trainsWhat did they find when they
got there?
Fertile soil, abundant rainfall
UtahWho went? Mormon Settlers
Why did they go?
Gain religious freedom/Avoid religious persecution
How did they get there?
Oregon Trail; Walked and Wagon trains
What did they find when they
got there?
Desolate desertSalt Lake
What types of problems do you
think people faced along the
way?
Problems Along the Way…..
• Diseases (Cholera)• Hostile Native
Americans • Accidents• Dust• Steady rains
(mud)• Animals • Weather• Thieves
The Black Hawk War
• Causes• Americans took over Native
American lands & began forcing them out
• Black Hawk believed a prophesy that he would lead a rebellion
• Results • Native American killed by U.S troops • Tribes forcefully removed
Fort Laramie Treaty
• Causes• Americans settlers fear Native
American attacks
• Results • Agreed to “an effective and
lasting peace”• U.S govt. violated treaty • Land was taken over by settlers
Westward ExpansionLook over the map of the U.S and prepare
for the states quiz!
1/24/14 Day 1
Agenda • States Quiz• Revolt in Texas
Timeline Activity
Objective• Explain the
significance of the revolt in Texas on the Westward Expansion
of the U.S