Welcome 2015-2016 Ms. Marisa Rey - PowerPoint Presentation

Welcome 2015-2016

Ms. Marisa Rey High School: Ysleta High School, Class of 2006 College : Alumni of The University of Texas at El Paso, 2010 Degree : Bachelors of Arts Degree in History with a Minor in Secondary Education Teaching Career: Began teaching at Eastlake High School in July 2013. Subjects taught: U.S. History, Government, Economics and World Geography

Bell Ringer July 29, 2015 What is a “Founding Father”?

Founding Fathers These men wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence.These men were considered brave because it was considered an act of treason ( the crime of betraying one's country) punishable by hanging .

Celebrate Freedom Week

Academic Task Founding Fathers Using pages 38- 44 answer the following questions for each individual:Who are they? Why are they important? You have 15 minutes!!!

The Founding Fathers

John Hancock John Hancock was the representative from MassachusettsPresident of the Continental Congress in 1775First to sign Declaration of Independence and is the most recognizable signature.

Benjamin Rush Benjamin Rush was from Pennsylvania He was a physician, humanitarian & an educator. He was known as the “Father of Medicine.”

John Jay John Jay was a representative from New York at the Continental Congresses.He helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris 1783 that ended the American Revolution.

John Witherspoon John Witherspoon was the New Jersey representative that signed the Declaration of Independence.He later became President of modern Princeton University.

John Peter Muhlenberg John Peter Muhlenberg was a clergyman who helped enlist hundreds of men into the Continental Army.

Charles Carroll Charles Carroll was one of the wealthiest men in the colonies.Carroll helped finance the Revolutionary War with his own money.

Jonathan Trumbull Sr. Jonathan Trumbull Sr. was the only colonial governor who supported the American cause/side in the Revolution.

Closing Task 7-29-15 Individually you will read page 40 and answer the following questions:Briefly summarize what each paragraph says in your own words.What justification do these paragraphs give for the American Revolution?

Bell Ringer July 30, 2015What does “E Pluribus Unum” mean?

E Pluribus Unum E Pluribus Unum – “Out of many, one”T he motto symbolized the 13 original States uniting together to form one country and represented body. Never made the official motto of the country, but generally accepted as a de facto motto

The Declaration of Independence and T he U.S. Constitution

Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence was written on July 4, 1776.It announced the colonies’ freedom from tyrannical British rule and set forth the founding principles of the United States of America found in the first three paragraphs.

Academic Task Individually you are to write your own ultimate break up letter to Great Britain. You will take the colonies point of view when you write your letter. You have 15 minutes!!

Founding Principles Some of these principles include “all men are created equal” unalienable rightsgovernment derives its power from the consent of the governed.

U.S. Constitution U.S. Constitution – the Constitution of the United States of America is highest law of the land that provides a framework for the organization of the government and defines the responsibilities of: Legislative Branch: bicameral Congress made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate Executive Branch: The President Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court

Closing Task 7-30-15 Directions: Using page 44 summarize each of the following principles in your own words. Limited Government Republicanism Federalism Separation of Powers Popular Sovereignty Checks and Balances Amendments              

Bell Ringer 7-31-15 Why is the Constitution important to the people of the United States?

The belief in the Constitution helps bond Americans together and gives the hope of liberty and a better future for themselves and their children.

Alexis De Tocqueville

Alexis de Tocqueville Alexis de Tocqueville was sent to America by the French government to study its prison system in order to help reform the prisons in France. During his stay he gained perspective on American society and wrote a book called Democracy in America. He identified 5 core values that were crucial to America’s success as a constitutional republic.

Academic Task Students will create a foldable that describes the following values:EgalitarianismPopulism Liberty Individualism Laissez- Faire You may use pages 53-54 to help you complete your foldable. You have 20 minutes!!

Liberty Liberty – individuals are free to pursue their own work with help of the rule of the law.

Egalitarianism Egalitarianism – there are no social class distinctions. The US is a society of equals.

Individualism Individualism – the belief that hard work and labor are considered key to becoming successful. An individual can rise in society if they choose to do so.

Populism Populism – the participation of all common people in political life.

Laissez-Faire Laissez-Faire – the role of the government is limited. It is the “hands off: approach to the economy.

American Values v. Other Nations American values reinforce and reward the spirit of hard work and money makingvs.Other nations’ notions of heredity and that a person is destined to remain in one social group.

Closing Task 7-31-15 Students will complete a short quiz over topics covered this week.