Tennessee

The War for Independence (1700s-1780s)

• Students will explain the causes, course, and key figures of the American Revolution.

  • 4.01 Identify and analyze the impact of conflicts between colonists and American Indian nations brought on by the intrusions of colonization.

    • New England colonies: economy and conflict (4-A.5)

  • 4.02 Describe the contributions of Benjamin Franklin during this era, including the development of the Albany Plan of Union and the "Join or Die" political cartoon.

    • Benjamin Franklin (3-D.1)

  • 4.03 Analyze the causes and consequences of the French and Indian War, and recognize Fort Loudoun's role in it.

    • The American Revolution: the Thirteen Colonies under British rule (4-B.1)

  • 4.04 Evaluate how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the American Revolution, including: resistance to imperial policy (Proclamation of 1763), the Stamp Act of 1765, the Townshend Acts of 1767, the Tea Act of 1773, taxation without representation, Intolerable/Coercive Acts of 1774, and the role of Patrick Henry.

    • The American Revolution: New British taxes (4-B.2)
    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (4-B.3)
    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (4-B.4)

  • 4.05 Explain the different forms of protests colonists used to promote change in British policies, including: the Boston Tea Party, tarring and feathering, letter writing, and boycotts.

    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (4-B.3)
    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (4-B.4)

  • 4.06 Determine the historical and present-day significance of the Declaration of Independence, including the roles of Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock.

  • 4.07 Contrast how the principles set forth in the Declaration of Independence clashed with treatment of different groups including: women, slaves, and American Indians.

  • 4.08 Determine the importance of the following groups to the American Revolution: Loyalists (Tories), Minutemen, Patriots, Redcoats, and Sons of Liberty.

    • The American Revolution: the Boston Tea Party (4-B.3)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (4-B.8)

  • 4.09 Examine major events and battles of the American Revolution, including: midnight ride of Paul Revere, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Battle of Bunker (Breed's) Hill, Battle of Saratoga, Valley Forge, and Battle of Yorktown.

    • The American Revolution: the rebellion begins (4-B.4)
    • The American Revolution: struggle for independence (4-B.6)
    • The American Revolution: turning the tide of the war (4-B.7)
    • The American Revolution: conclusion and aftermath (4-B.8)

  • 4.10 Evaluate the contributions made by women during the American Revolution, including: Abigal Adams, Mary Ludwig Hays (Molly Pitcher), Betsy Ross, and Phillis Wheatley.

Creating a New Government (1781-1789)

• Students will describe the people involved in writing, events leading up to, and the ideas embedded within the Constitution.

  • 4.11 Identify the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, including: no power to tax, weak central government, and the impact of Shays' Rebellion.

  • 4.12 Identify the roles of James Madison and George Washington during the Constitutional Convention, and analyze the major issues debated, including: distribution of power between the states and federal government, the Great Compromise, and slavery and the Three-Fifths Compromise.

    • The Constitution (4-K.4)

  • 4.13 Describe the conflict between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution, including the need for a Bill of Rights.

  • 4.14 Describe the principles embedded in the Constitution, including: purposes of government (listed in the Preamble), separation of powers, branches of government, checks and balances, and recognition and protection of individual rights (in the 1st amendment).

    • The Constitution (4-K.4)
    • Checks and balances (4-K.6)

Building the New Nation (1790-1830)

• Students will explore the development of the federal government, the exploration of the West, the impact of expansion on American Indians, and the contributions of key people during this era.

  • 4.15 Examine the legacy and significance of the presidency of George Washington, including: the creation of cabinet member positions, two-party split, and the push for a strong central government.

  • 4.16 Map the exploration of the Louisiana Territory, and describe the events, struggles, and successes of the purchase, including the significance of: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea.

    • The Louisiana Purchase (4-C.1)
    • The Lewis and Clark Expedition (4-C.2)

  • 4.17 Identify major causes, events, and key people of the War of 1812, including: trade restrictions, impressment, Battle of New Orleans, burning of Washington D.C., Francis Scott Key, and Andrew Jackson.

    • The War of 1812: causes (4-C.3)
    • The War of 1812: events and effects (4-C.4)

  • 4.18 Analyze the impact of Andrew Jackson's presidency, including: the Indian Removal Act, Trail of Tears, and preservation of the union.

The Growth of the Republic (1800s-1850)

• Students will explore the emergence of the U.S. industrial economy, the growth of slavery in the South, and westward expansion.

  • 4.19 Contrast regional differences in the early 19th century, including: the emerging urbanization in the North, the expansion of the plantation system in the South, and the developing West.

    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (4-C.5)

  • 4.20 Analyze the impact of the American Industrial Revolution, including the significance of: watermills (influence of geography), Robert Fulton (steamboats), Samuel Slater (factory system), and Eli Whitney (cotton gin).

    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (4-C.5)

  • 4.21 Compare and contrast the characteristics of slave life in plantations, cities, and other farms.

    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (4-C.5)

  • 4.22 Describe the experiences of settlers on the overland trails to the West, including the purpose of the journeys and influence of geography.

  • 4.23 Examine the impact of President James K. Polk's view of Manifest Destiny on westward expansion.

  • 4.24 Explain the significance of the California Gold Rush in westward expansion.

The United States Prior the Civil War (1820s-1861)

• Students will explore the events that led to the Civil War, focusing on the impact of slavery, the abolition movement, and the major differences of the states.

  • 4.25 Analyze the sectional differences between the North and the Antebellum South, including: economic, political, population, social, and transportation.

    • Antebellum Period: economies of the North and South (4-C.5)
    • Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives (4-C.6)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I (4-C.7)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II (4-C.8)

  • 4.26 Identify abolitionist leaders and their approaches to ending slavery, including: Frederick Douglass, Willaim Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Tubman.

    • Harriet Tubman (3-D.9)
    • Antebellum Period: abolitionist and proslavery perspectives (4-C.6)

  • 4.27 Explain how slavery became a national issue during the mid-19th century, including the significance of: Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and Dred Scott v. Sanford decision, John Brown's raid.

    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part I (4-C.7)
    • Antebellum Period: slavery and politics part II (4-C.8)

  • 4.28 Compare and contrast the various sectional stances on states' rights and slavery represented by the presidential candidates in the election of 1860, including Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.

  • 4.29 Evaluate the significance of the Battle of Fort Sumter and the impact it had on secession.

    • The Civil War: the beginning of the war (4-D.1)

The Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1870s)

• Students will understand the causes and course of the Civil War and the successes and failures of Reconstruction.

  • 4.30 Explain the efforts of both the Union and the Confederacy to secure the border states for their causes.

  • 4.31 Explain how the Union's Anaconda Plan used geographic features to isolate and defeat regions of the south and the Confederacy as a whole.

  • 4.32 Describe the roles of major leaders during the Civil War, including: Jefferson Davis, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, and President Abraham Lincoln.

    • The Civil War: the beginning of the war (4-D.1)
    • The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg (4-D.2)

  • 4.33 Evaluate the significant contributions made by women during the Civil War, including Clara Barton and Dorothea Dix.

    • The Civil War: war tactics and the home front (4-D.3)

  • 4.34 Examine the significance and outcomes of key battles and events of the Civil War, including: First Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Gettysburg, and Battle of Antietam.

    • The Civil War: the beginning of the war (4-D.1)
    • The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg (4-D.2)

  • 4.35 Explain the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation, and identify its impact on the country.

    • The Civil War: the First Battle of Bull Run to Gettysburg (4-D.2)

  • 4.36 Describe the significance of the Gettysburg Address.

  • 4.37 Describe the physical, social, political, and economic consequences of the Civil War on the southern U.S. after the surrender at Appomattox Court House.

    • Reconstruction (4-D.5)

  • 4.38 Describe the impact President Abraham Lincoln's assassination had on the nation.

    • The Civil War: the end of the war (4-D.4)

  • 4.39 Identify the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments as efforts to help former slaves begin a new life.

    • Reconstruction (4-D.5)

  • 4.40 Compare and contrast the Reconstruction plans of President Abraham Lincoln, President Andrew Johnson, and Congress.

  • 4.41 Examine the significance of the Compromise of 1877 on the U.S.