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The Big Book:  Conflict in the United States
Instuctions & Rubrics: Conflict in the United States

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Era I: Rise of A Nation
Colonial Era through the Revolution 1757-1783

Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of Colonial Conflict, the Revolutionary War and the foundations of government.
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Book Titles Era I
The following list of novels is associated with Era 1. All novels primarily occur between 1757-1783. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.


1: Conflict in the Colonies prior to Rev War:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Madison Stephenson 
​B5: Joshua Stanley
B7: Katie Sanders
B8:  Jadon Proulx
2: Colonial conflict leading to the Rev. War:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Luke Wood
​B5: Jonathan Humpherys
B7: Aubree Woffinden
B8:  Ethan Spencer
3. Rebellion:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Isabel Zobrist
​B5: Spencer Foster
B7: Brooklyn Flinders
B8:  ​Talen Gentner
*4. 1st 1/2 Rev War 1775-1778:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018 
A4:  Arissa Bennett  & Helaman Ofahengaue
​B5:  Jacob Omer & Kate Watkins
B7:  Samantha Loveridge & Savannah McCloy
B8:  ​Hailey Beckstead
5. European Aid:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Mckayla Howlett
​B5: Jefferson McMullin
B7:  Brynlee Brown
B8:  ​Ellie Biesinger
*6. 2nd 1/2 Rev War 1778-1783:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Cooper Radke  & Emily Brown
​B5: Austin Thayn & Zach Silva
B7: Jocelyn Hendricks & Naomi Pingry
B8:  ​Jake Houston
7. George Washington & The Revolution:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Chloe Baines  & Allison Lundquist
​B5: Ellie Plank
B7: Ryan Nuttall
B8:  Haley Smith
8.  Key Leaders of the Revolution I:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Bryce West
​B5: Kaylee Peterson
B7: Marissa Mallory  Hayden Alleman
B8:  Olivia Neve
9.  Key Leaders of the Revolution II:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Tyson WIlliams  & Thomas Ochoa
​B5: Izzy Ross
B7: Avery Shewell  & Zane Goodrich
B8:  ​Paige Miler
10.  Revolutionary War & The Colonists:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Cameron Allen
​B5: Tyson Prettyman
B7: Audrey Bullock
B8:  ​Kennedy McMullen
11.  Problems of a New Nation:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Kathren Moreau
​B5: Oliva Albrecht
B7: Wesley Wilson
B8: Lizzie Martin 
12. Articles of Confederation:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Jacob Ashcraft
​B5:  Eric Bishop
B7:  Sydnie Gines
B8:  Ethan Anderson

Era II:  Building a Nation
The U.S. Constitution through the Mexican American War: 1783-1847

Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of the U.S. Constitution and the foundations of government through the Mexican American War
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Book Titles Era II
The following list of novels is associated with Era II. All novels primarily occur between 1783-1847. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.

*SA 18: War of 1812:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Conner Radke & Mattie Dean
​B5: Ben Newbry & Brooke Clements
B7: Tate Harward  & Brayden Wharton
B8:  ​Stockton Davis
SA: 19 Exploring the West:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Karsten Bailey
​B5: Jackson Sheen
B7: Megan Martins
B8:  ​Charlie Lund
SA 20: Westward Expansion:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Luke Jensen
​B5: Sarah Humphreys
B7: Kyle Grant
B8:  ​Peyton Swenson
*SA 21: Indian Wars:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Sofina Child  & Makayla Varga
​B5: Alyssa Grace
B7: Carter Shoell & Matthew Benich
B8:  ​Alexa Allred
SA 22: Texas Revolution:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Carter Clifton
​B5: Hunter Day
B7: Brandon Timmreck
B8:  ​Landon Schofield
*SA 23: Mexican- American War:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Darylyn Torres & Clark Bench
​B5: Ember Burnham
B7: Jessica Bennett & Becca Greenhalgh
B8:  ​Alexis Nieto

Consequences (Negative and Positive) of Westward Expansion

Your Verdict

Era III: Uniting a Nation
Expansion through Reconstruction 1848-1877

Students will investigate the similarities found in the causes, courses, and consequences of the rise of the United States of America. They will be able to recognize these three themes through a study of Westward Expansion, and the resulting conflict through the Civil War and it's aftermath
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Book Titles Era III
The following list of novels is associated with Era III. All novels primarily occur between 1848-1877. Following each book, in parenthesis, is a numerical code that corresponds to each Specialty Area, it is not imperative that you read a book within your Specialty Area (though it will be helpful), it is, however, imperative that you read a book within your chosen era. Students reading books identified as “Graphic Novels” or “Easy Reads” must first clear these novels with the teacher. All of the novels listed are currently available in the school library; however you may wish to purchase your own copy, to ensure you do not have late fees and/or to ensure you are able to choose the book of your choice.

*SA 24: Slavery:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Kaleb Poe & Haylee Burr
​B5: Anna Robinson
B7: Laynee Carter  & Rena Gonzalez
B8:  ​Mia Hart
SA 25: Transportation West;
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Ronald Ulbrich
​B5: Jane Redd
B7: Nick Zeltner
B8:  ​Ben Haws
SA 26: Economies No & So:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Tessa Muir
​B5: Milo Cazier
B7: Nathan Pope
B8:  ​
SA 27: Compromise:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Corbin Emery
​B5: Arianna Parker
B7: Narcisa Ellis & Hannah Owens
B8:  ​Madison Armstrong
*SA 28: Civil War Begins:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Hailey James & Helaman Owczarzak
​B5: Jacson Fuller
B7: Easton Craig & Grace Clark
B8:  ​Oaklee Lewis
SA 29: Key Ind of the Civil War:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Autumn Smith
​B5:  Bronwyn Everett
B7:  Jarom Shaw  & Elaina Johnson
B8:  ​Sophie Jones
SA 30: Civil War @ home:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Miranda Bailey
​B5: Melia Finken
B7: Maci Dean
B8:  ​Adi John
*SA 31: 2nd 1/2 of the Civil War:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4: Whitney Howell  & Treyvan Long
​B5: Joshua Jackson
B7: James Speakman  & Lilly Larson
B8:  ​Chloe Prettyman
SA 32: Reconstruction:
STUDENT PRESENTER 2018
A4:  Kennedy Morgan
​B5:  Mitchell Furniss
B7:  Hope Holt
B8:  ​Savannah Bedier

Era III: Civil War Alternate WalkAway & Review

This is an open book WalkAway. It includes five short essay questions and a project.  Students may complete this WalkAway at home.  Please note all work will be checked against a plagiarism website, as such please ensure the  ideas and opinions in both the essay and the project reflect your work.   On that same page are a number of review activities to help students study for the traditional Civil War WalkAway. 
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Please note you will not be able to stop, save and start over on your exam.  You may wish to answer the questions in a word document, and then copy and paste your work into the form prior to submission to ensure you do not lose your work, and/or have time to complete the entire exam. 

Constitution

Underlying Political Philosophies of the Constitution
Charters of Freedom

Presentation Evaluations

WalkAway Preparation

Era I  Jeopardy Style Review Game
Era II Review Games
Era III Review Games & Alt Exam
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