Public learning track
The War of 1812 and American Nationalism
10 lessons
Goal
Analyze the causes, naval conflicts, major land battles, and nationalistic aftermath of the War of 1812.
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- The Burning of Washington, D.C. in 1814Not started yet
- The Battle of Fort McHenry and the 'Star-Spangled Banner'Not started yet
- Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans (1815)Not started yet
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- The Rise of American Nationalism and the 'Era of Good Feelings'Not started yet
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Standards Covered
- 5.T4.3Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Describe the causes of the War of 1812 and how events during the war contributed to a sense of American nationalism.
- 5.T4.3.aMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5British restrictions on trade and impressment
- 5.T4.3.bMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Major battles and events of the war, including the role of the USS Constitution, the burning of the Capitol and the White House, and the Battle of New Orleans
- 5.T4.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5On a map of New England, locate cities and towns that played important roles in the development of the textile and machinery industries, whaling, shipping, and the China trade in the 18th and 19th centuries and give examples of the short- and long-term benefits and costs of these industries.
Curriculum Framework
4th Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS
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