U.S.

History Chapter 1 and Constitution

California 11th Grade U.S. History Content Standard
11.1 Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation and its attempts to realize the philosophy of government
described in the Declaration of Independence.
11.3 Students analyze the role religion played in the founding of America, its lasting moral, social, and political impacts, and issues
regarding religious liberty.
Skills Focus: Short answer questions, Content, Note Taking and Study Skills.

Terms
1. Proprietary Colony (1.1)
2. New England Colonies (1.1)
3. Middle Colonies (1.1)
4. Southern Colonies (1.1)
5. Joint Stock Company (1.1)
6. Subsistence Farming (1.1)
7. Indentured Servant (1.1)
8. Triangular Trade (1.1)
9. Slave Codes (1.1)
10. Mercantilism (1.2)
11. Enlightenment (1.2)
12. Great Awakening (1.2)
13. Committee of Correspondence (1.2)
14. Minuteman (1.2)
15. Stamp Act (1.2)
16. Townshend Act (1.2)
17. Intolerable Acts (1.2)
18. Declaration of Independence (1.2)
19. Republic (1.3)
20. Recession (1.3)
21. Popular Sovereignty (1.3)
22. Federalism (1.3)
23. Separation of Powers (1.3)
24. Checks and Balances (1.3)
25. Veto (1.3)
26. Amendment (1.3)
27. Ratification (1.3)
28. Articles of Confederation (1.3)
29. Northwest Ordinance (1.3)
30. Shay’s Rebellion (1.3)
31. Constitutional Convention (1.3)
32. Three-fifths Compromise (1.3)
33. Great Compromise (1.3)
34. Federalists (1.3)
35. Anti-federalists (1.3)
36. Preamble to the Constitution (Constitution Handbook)
37. Articles of the Constitution (Constitution Handbook)
38. The Three Branches of the government (Constitution Handbook)
39. The Three Types of Governmental Powers (Constitution Handbook)
40. Bill of Rights (Constitution Handbook)
41. Civil War Amendments (Constitution Handbook)

People
1. Christopher Columbus (1.1)
2. William Penn (1.1)
3. John Locke (1.2)
4. George Washington (1.2)
5. Benjamin Franklin (1.3)
6. James Madison (1.3)
7. Thomas Jefferson (1.3)
Places
1. Jamestown (1.1)
2. Yorktown (1.2)
3. Lexington and Concord (1.2)
4. Philadelphia (1.3)

Topics
1. Analyze the role religion played in the founding of the American Colonies? (1.1)

2. In which ways did the Great Awakening contribute to the independent spirit of American Colonists? (1.2)

3. Identify European Events that impacted American colonies, especially the effect of the Glorious Revolution on

American colonies? (1.2)

4. How was the constitution written as a flexible framework of government? Provide specific examples. (1.3)

5. Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution. (1.3)

Chapter 1 Agenda/Class Schedule

Date Agenda Homework
8/22 1. Introduction to Course & Class 1. Read p. 99-103
Procedures 2. Have Parents look at syllabus
2. The “Plan” for the year. and take survey (it will be emailed
to them).
8/23 1. Discuss ways to take notes. 1. Read p. 103-108
2. Introduce Chapter 1 2. Begin work on study guide
3. Types of Colonies
4. Roots of the Enlightenment
8/24 1. Review types of colonies 1. Read p. 109-111
2. Discuss Enlightenment and the 2. Continue to work on study
impact of European events on guide
American Development
8/27 1. Discuss Great Awakening, 7 Years 3. Read p. 111-115
War 4. Continue to work on study
2. Introduce and practice Short Answer guide
Questions

8/29 1. Discuss causes and course of Am. 1. Read p. 115-119

Rev. 2. Continue to work on study
2. Introduce HIPP/Doc Analysis guide
3. Analyze Docs
8/31 1. Discuss results of Am. Rev. 1. Read p. 125-142
2. Analyze Docs (Federalist Papers) 2. Complete Constitution
3. Introduce Constitutional Conv. Scavenger Hunt (Due Wed
4. 9/5)
9/3 No School: Labor Day Finish Study Guide.
9/5 1. Discuss structure of Constitution. Read. P. 142-147
2. Review for Test Study For Test
3. Study Strategies.
9/7 Ch 1 Test Study Guide is due. Test will No Homework.
have Multiple Choice and 5 SAQ’s