After the War of 1812 thousands of settlers

After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers and immigrants moved to the western frontiers of the United States in search of farming and business opportunities. In response, the government began building roads. This transportation network was intended to — A promote the free-enterprise system B establish federal control over industry C discourage the organization of new territories D prevent border disputes between states

After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers and immigrants moved to the western frontiers of the United States in search of farming and business opportunities. In response, the government began building roads. This transportation network was intended to — A promote the free-enterprise system B establish federal control over industry C discourage the organization of new territories D prevent border disputes between states

After the War of 1812, thousands of settlers and immigrants moved to the western frontiers of the United States in search of farming and business opportunities. In response, the government began building roads. This transportation network was intended to — A promote the free-enterprise system B establish federal control over industry C discourage the organization of new territories D prevent border disputes between states

Today 2 -12 Pick up a grey book from the back and the handout from the stool. • Target: We will learn to identify the P. E. S. origins of the West • Success: I will read analyze images of life in the West and make predictions on differences between each region by TPSW.

Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : Land in the is selling cheap in Magnolia! What would you look for when buying property? What would you do with that property? Explain your answer Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING

READ • Gray Book –Pg. 235 (West)

The West • Once the Appalachian Mountains were not an obstacle, people started to move west • Land is cheap and offers an opportunity to become a farmer, rancher or anything they wanted to be • West was very attractive to those who wanted to branch out on their own • Settlers were ready to face the hardships

THE WEST Political • Westerners wanted low priced or free land in the West. • They supported federally financed internal transportation improvements. • The West tended to support protective tariffs to pay for internal improvements without raising the price of federal land. • The Northwest and Southwest disagreed on slavery. Economic • Fur traders were the first Americans to move west. • Frontier farms followed. The farmers typically lived in log cabins and they were basically self-sufficient. • “Bread Basket”farmers grew grains like wheat or barley • The economy of the West depended on turnpikes, canals, steamboats, and railroads Social • In the wake of the War of 1812, many nationalistic Americans believed that God intended for them to spread democracy and Christianity across the entire continent.

Religious Movements • Protestant Christianity • Circuit Riders-traveling ministers and preachers • Revival Meetings • Mormons travel to Utah to escape persecution • Do not believe in slavery

Write • Which factor of P. E. S. do you believe defines the Western section of the United States? Why? Explain. • Use no less than 3 -4 sentences.

Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : After learning about the North, South, and West region of sectionalism. What region had the most to gain? Most to lose? Or might not be affected by the separation? Why? Defend and provide examples for your answer. Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING

Today 2 -11 Pick up your notebook and a chart from the back table. • Target: We will learn to identify the P. E. S. origins of the SOUTH • Success: I will read analyze images of life in the South and make predictions on differences between each region by TPSW.

THINK • From yesterday, Which factor of PERS do you believe defines the Northern section of the United States? Why? Explain. • Highlight, underline, or circle.

READ • Gray Book • Pg. 235 (SOUTH)

Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : Slavery defines life in the South before the Civil War. From the viewpoint of a Southern Plantation owner, justify the necessity for slave labor. Provide examples. Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING

THE NORTH Political Economic Social • By the 1850’s, many white Northerners believed that slavery was a violation of American ideals and Christianity • The issue on tariffs and • Due to industrialization, how the North supported most people lived in urban areas it because it protected industries • Towns grew around the factories • Northern churches taught EVERY human had a right to choose their destiny • Factories were used to manufacture goods in the • Provided most of the North, slaves NOT countries needed for work MANUFACTURED • Still believed in basic inequality of the blacks • New tools improved northern farms products • Sanitation, plumbing, and safety standards were nonexistent

The South • In 1820, the south was still very rural. • The economy was based on the plantation system. • “King Cotton” ruled. • The south was dependent on northern industry. • Large and small farms depended on slavery. • Plantation life was incredibly harsh for slaves.

THE SOUTH Political Economic Social • Protecting slavery in the south was the most important goal of the southerners • Cotton was still king of the south, as it replaced linen and wool as top fiber for cloth • While not everyone in the South supported slavery, most were in favor of states’ rights • Fighting tariffs was paramount to Southerners • Tobacco was also still a since tariffs increased the price major crop in the UPPER of goods imported from region of the South Europe • The transportation system • Southerners were against was designed to get goods internal improvements to the ocean. because it cost money and it did not meet their • Main transportation in the transportation needs. South was rivers, streams, and inter-coastal routes. • Only 1 out of every 4 Texans owned slaves • Middle and lower class supported slavery even though few had twenty slaves or more. • They were afraid of slave rebellion and competition from free blacks.

Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : Based on the two charts, what were some of the major differences between the North and the South? Provide examples. Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING WRITE: Make 2 specific inferences about potential conflict between the South and North. (3 -4 Sentences).

Small Group Talk 30 Second Think : How was the North at least partly responsible for Slave labor and the Plantation System of the South? Talk: Turn and face your partner. Partner A= 30 Seconds Partner B= 30 Seconds Share: TURN AND FACE THE PERSON SPEAKING

Write • Two issues that will lead to conflict between the North and South are______ and _____. I believe _____ to be an issue because______.

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