Goal 2: Expansion and ReformChoice Board

Directions: You must choose enough tasks to equal 100 points, one task MUST be the Manifest Destiny Map. You can earn up to 10 points of

extra credit by writing a well developed paragraph explaining the

connection with how you decorated your map. This will count as a test grade!

Due: _________________________

Task Point ValueJournal Entry 25 points

Voki Commercial 25 points

Magazine article on Cotton Boom 25 points

Cartoon Assignment: Opinions on the Jackson Administration

25 points

Nationalism and Art Analysis 25 points

Presidential Epitaph 25 points

Manifest Destiny Map 50 points

Rubrics for each activity will be found with the description of each activity.

Turn in this sheet with your work, indicating which activities you chose! (Circle, highlight, etc.)

Journal EntriesYou may do one of the following Journal assignments:

1. Write three journal entries as a Northern abolitionist.

2. Write three journal entries as a Southern slave owner.

3. Write three journal entries as Dorthea Dix, Horace Mann, or Lucretia Mott.

Journal entries may be hand-written.

Journal Entries

RubricFocus – The entries are focused on appropriate topics 5 points

Support – Every idea is supported with detail. 10 points

Organization – Entries are organized in a meaningful manner.

5 points

Creativity – Entries are well thought out and interesting. 5 points

Total Points

Voki CommercialCreate a Voki commercial advertising a new technological invention.

Research a technological advancement of a new invention of the time

period. Use the website voki.com to create your commercial. Follow the

directions on the website to create and publish your Voki. Copy the link

and email it to your teacher.

Teachers Email Address______________________________________

Voki Rubric

RubricVoki content is complete and clearly presented. 10 points

Voki character is complete with a high level of creativity. 5 points

Sound quality is excellent. 5 points

Presentation has 1 or fewer grammatical errors. 5 points

Total Points

Magazine article on Cotton BoomWrite a 1-2 page magazine article explaining the Cotton Boom. Take the

position of a Northern writer and identify the successes and failures of

“King Cotton.” (Typed, double spaced)

Magazine Article Rubric

RubricTitle – The article has a title that attracts readers' attention

5 points

Content – The article contains all the necessary facts and specific details that reflect that the author has done the necessary research

10 points

Organization – Article is expertly organized into paragraphs. The article was very successful in using sentence variety, strong word choice and grammar, an appropriate and consistent tone

10 points

Total Points

Cartoon Assignment: Opinions on the Jackson Administration

Design and draw two political cartoons on Andrew Jackson. One will

praise and one will criticize one of his actions.

Possible topics:

Trail of TearsSpoils System – Kitchen CabinetInaugurationCampaignTactics

Use of VetoThe Bank WarThe Tariff War

Your cartoons should be on a piece of white 81/2” X11” piece of paper. It

may be in color but color is not required.

Use the following evaluation rubric to guide your drawing:

Cartoon Assignment

RubricThe opinion of the cartoonist is clear 10 points

The idea is expressed in images the intended audience understands

10 points

Grammar, spelling and punctuation is correct 5 points

Total Points

Nationalism and Art AnalysisGrowing Nationalism and the Hudson River

SchoolDirections: Analyze paintings from the early 1800’s and describe how they

reflect growing nationalism in the new nation. Access the following

paintings via the internet by going to the National Gallery of Art web site at

http://www.nga.gov/search/search.htm#artist1.

Complete the viewing guide and analysis writing.

Think about these questions as you view the sample works:

1. What elements of the work stand out or catch your eye? What's the first

thing that comes to mind when you see the image? What are the

things you notice next?

2. What do you think the artist was trying to say or communicate to the

viewer? Explain.

Sample works:

1. Thomas Cole, A View of the Mountain Pass Called the Notch of the White Mountains

(Crawford Notch), 1839 http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/timage_f?object=50727&image=11629&c=

2. George Inness, The Lackawanna Valley, c. 1856 http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/timage_f?object=30776&image=5060&c=

3. Asher Brown Durand, A Pastoral Scene, 1858 http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/timage_f?object=56572&image=14095&c=

4. Jasper Francis Cropsey, Autumn - On the Hudson River, 1860 http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/timage_f?object=46474&image=9711&c=

RubricWork #1 5 pointsWork #2 5 pointsWork #3 5 pointsAnalysis 10 pointsTotal Points

Art Viewing Guide: Nationalism and Art Analysis

Complete the following questions as you view the works of art.

Part A. Description / ReflectionAnswer the following questions about the three works of art you choose to analyze.

Work #1. Title: _______________________________________ Artist: _________________________

How would you describe the painting? What elements of the work catch your eye or stand out?

What do you think the artist was trying to show or say through this work? What ideas or feelings was he trying to express?

Work #2. Title: _______________________________________ Artist: _________________________

How would you describe the painting? What elements of the work catch your eye or stand out?

What do you think the artists was trying to show or say through this work? What ideas or feelings was he trying to express?

Work #3. Title: _______________________________________ Artist: _________________________

How would you describe the painting? What elements of the work catch your eye or stand out?

What do you think the artist was trying to show or say through this work? What ideas or feelings was he trying to express?

Analysis:

In a paragraph, explain how and why the art of this period might be described as Nationalistic. What specific elements are present that make it deserving of that label? Be specific! (You should have at least three themes with specific examples)

Presidential Epitaphs

Directions: Create an epitaph for four of the following Presidents:

James MonroeJohn Quincy Adams

Andrew JacksonMartin Van Buren

William Henry HarrisonJohn Tyler

James K. PolkZachary Taylor

Make it legible and colorful. Each epitaph must include the following:

a. President’s name b. Birth – Death dates (years) c. 3 notable accomplishments d. 1 personal detail e. Years served as President f. Political Party he is affiliated with

RubricAll four epitaphs are completed 16 pointsEpitaphs are neatly presented 4 pointsInformation is complete and historically accurate 5 pointsTotal Points

Presidential Epitaphs

Presidential Epitaphs

US History – Map ProjectManifest Destiny at Work

Build a map showing the expansion of the United States due to Manifest Destiny. Be creative, neat, and follow directions. Use your text as a reference. The appropriate pages are found in the index.

You will need to find a piece of _________out of 5 pts.posterboard, foamboard, or someother means of displaying your map.

On the posterboard, draw an outline _________out of 10 pts.of the United States.

Then draw each of the following territories:Original 13 StatesOriginal States (as of 1800)FloridaLouisiana PurchaseTexas AnnexationGadsden PurchaseMexican CessionOregon Territory

Decorate each territory differently. _________out of 20 pts.You may use crayons, markers, glitter, dry pasta, beads, fabric, buttons, etc.

Make a KEY for each area. _________out of 5 pts.

Be neat and creative. _________out of 5 pts.

Attach this sheet with your name on it _________out of 5 pts.to the back of the map.

Total Score: _________out of 50 pts.