11th Grade US/VA History

Jamestown

The English begin their settlement and colonization of the "New World" in 1607 at Jamestown, Virginia.

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Plymouth

The English establish their second permanent settlement of the "New World" in 1620 at Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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Differences in the Colonies

The 13 English colonies in America developed differently according to their climates, economics, governments, and beginnings.

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Test Review

French and Indian War

Pressures for more land, more resources, and the European Seven Years War leads to conflict between the British and French in North America.

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American Revolution

The French and Indian War, British military presence in the colonies, and new taxes on the colonists are direct causes for the push to American independence. Most colonists agree they are now American and no longer English.

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Revolutionary War Scavenger Hunt

Declaration of Independence

During the American Revolution, representatives from the thirteen British colonies decide to break free from the tyranny of England. they draft the Declaration as a statement of our independence.

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The Constitution

After breaking free from England the leaders of the American states create a lasting bond in the form of government over the 13 states.

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Links for Federalist/Anti-Federalist project:

Teaching American History.Org

A.P. U.S. History Notes

Federalist & Antifederalist Positions (pdf)

The Free Dictionary: Constitution

Expansion and Reform

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Prelude to Civil War

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The Civil War

Abraham Lincoln wins the election of 1860. In response, the Southern states secede from the Union forming the Confederate States of America. The issue being the differences over the issue of slavery and states' rights.

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The Great Depression

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