Ms. Wildermuth's 8th Grade GA Studies

Unit 3

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    • Unit 1: Geography & Exploration
    • Unit 2: Exploration and Colonization
    • Unit 3: Statehood and Westward Expansion
    • Unit 4: Civil War and Reconstruction
    • Unit 5: New South & WW2
    • Unit 6: Civil Rights
    • Unit 7: Modern Georgia
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In this Unit we are learning...

Part A - 
  • I can analyze and explain the role of Georgia in the American Revolution using evidence from primary source documents.
    • ​French and Indian War, Proclamation of 1763, and Stamp Act.
    • Battle of Kettle Creek and Siege of Savannah
    • Interpret the three parts of the Declaration of Independence (preamble, grievances, and declaration) and identify the three GA signers of the DOI: Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton
  • Describe the impact of events that led to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
    • ​Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation


 

Causes of AR Onesheet
DOI Onesheet
Battles of AR Onesheet
*See me for stations readings
AOC Onesheet
Causes of AR ppt
DOI ppt
AOC ppt
American Revolution Jeopardy
Study Guide A
Quizlet Flashcards
Khan Academy Study Source with Videos
Tower Blocks Review Game - AR
Heroic Ants Review Game - Constitution

Part B -
Explain significant factors that affected westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840.
  • Explain reasons for the establishment of the University of Georgia, and for the westward movement of Georgia’s capitals. 
  • Evaluate the impact of land policies pursued by Georgia; include the headright system, land lotteries, and the Yazoo Land Fraud.
  • Explain how technological developments, including the cotton gin and railroads, had an impact on Georgia’s growth. 
  • Describe the role of William McIntosh in the removal of the Creek from Georgia.
  • Analyze how key people (John Ross, John Marshall, and Andrew Jackson) and events (Dahlonega Gold Rush and Worcester v. Georgia) led to the removal of the Cherokees from Georgia known as the Trail of Tears.
Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion Onesheet
Unit Test Study Guide
Extra Credit Opportunity
WE/TOT Foldable Project
Statehood Review Game
Plagarism
Yazoo Land Fraud Game
Native American Removal Review Game
Quizlet Flashcards
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  • Home
  • Digital Learning
  • Blog
  • GA Studies Units
    • Unit 1: Geography & Exploration
    • Unit 2: Exploration and Colonization
    • Unit 3: Statehood and Westward Expansion
    • Unit 4: Civil War and Reconstruction
    • Unit 5: New South & WW2
    • Unit 6: Civil Rights
    • Unit 7: Modern Georgia
    • Georgia Government
  • Practice/Extra Credit
    • Benchmark Review
  • Calendar
  • Websites and Resources
    • Legacy Project