PERIOD 5

Central Idea: As the nation expanded and its population grew, regional tensions, especially over
slavery, led to a civil warthe course and aftermath of which transformed American society.
Key Concept 5.1: The United States became more connected with the world, pursued an
expansionist foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, and emerged as the destination for many
migrants from other countries.
Key Concept 5.2: Intensified by expansion and deepening regional divisions, debates over
slavery and other economic, cultural, and political issues led the nation into civil war.
Key Concept 5.3: The Union victory in the Civil War and the contested reconstruction of the
South settled the issues of slavery and secession, but left unresolved many questions about the
power of the federal government and citizenship rights.
Major Topics (14 Days)

States rights
Territorial expansion
Compromise
Mexican American war cause and effect
Emancipation proclamation cause and effect
Civil war causes
Civil war and reconstruction. Political and social

Key Term

What Chapter is it in?

States Rights (Nullification)

Territorial Expansion
Compromise
Mexican American War
Emancipation Proclamation
Civil War (Causes)
Reconstruction
Lincoln
Slavery
Polk and Tyler

Ch 12-14
Ch13
Ch 14
Ch 13-14
Ch 15
Ch 13-14
Ch 16
Ch 14-16
Ch 13-16
Ch 12-14

Assignment

Assigned Date

Due Date

Chapter 14 (Causes)
Chapter 15 (Civil War)
Chapter 16 (Reconstruction)
DBQ
Short Answer

11/30
12/4
12/10
11/30
11/30

12/4 (One pager)

12/10 (One pager)
12/15 (One pager)
12/16
12/17