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Unit 28: Foreshadowing the Civil War

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James K. Polk

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Unit 28 [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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Unit Overview

Subjects Covered
Grammar, Literature, Composition, History
Time Period
Reformation and Revolutions
Grade Level
Middle School: 6 – 8
Civilization
English and American
Literature
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer – by Mark Twain

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James PolkUnit Description

As America continued to expand, tensions with Mexico and disagreements within the United States caused division as people’s desires and beliefs triggered heated debate and conflict.

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Leading Ideas and Biblical Principles

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  • History is HIS Story – God’s story of love, mercy, and redemption through Christ.
    • He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. — Ephesians 1‍:‍9-10
  • God’s providential hand governs and times all events and provides for His Creation according to His plan and purposes.
    • The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.- Acts 17: 24 – 27
  • Godly leadership and servanthood are necessary for one to be a true reforming influence.
    • Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many..- Matthew 20:26 – 28
  • God raises up and removes leaders.
    • He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning..- Daniel 2:21

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[tab_title]Lesson 1: History[/tab_title]

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Lesson One Assignments:

  • Read the article: Polk – How Much Land Was Added to the United States, pages 4-8.
  • Instead of narrating the article, design ten questions from today’s reading and write them on 3×5 cards to be used as a game with your parent/teacher or class.
  • Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

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[tab_title]Lesson 2: History[/tab_title]

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Lesson Two Assignments:

  • Read the article: Polk – The Finding of Gold, pages 10-12.
  • Instead of narrating the article, design ten questions from today’s reading and write them on 3×5 cards to be used as a game with your parent/teacher or class.
  • Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

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[tab_title]Lesson 3: History[/tab_title]

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Lesson Three Assignments:

  • Review the discussion questions then read the article: Taylor – Union or Disunion, pages 14-15.
  • Narrate about today’s reading using the appropriate notebook page. Be sure to answer the discussion questions and include key people, events, and dates within the narration.
  • Be sure to visit www.ArtiosHCS.com for additional resources.

Lesson Three Discussion Questions:

  • Describe the tension between North and South which became very evident during Taylor’s presidency. Be sure to include the causes and the people involved.
  • What was President Taylor’s fate?

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Literature Assignments

  • Read the assignment background information on writing a book report.
  • Use the information from your reading journal and from this lesson to complete a rough draft of your book report.
  • Read your book report aloud and note any changes that should be made to your rough draft.
  • Write a final draft of your book report and use the rubric to assess your writing.

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Unit 28 Extra Resources: [flag bg_color=”#d6e3bc” text_color=”#9d241a”]Middle School[/flag]

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VIDEOS ON THIS WEBSITE SHOULD BE PREVIEWED BY PARENTS BEFORE ALLOWING STUDENTS TO WATCH VIDEOS. SOME VIDEOS MAY CONTAIN INFORMATION ON SENSITIVE TOPICS.

Videos:

Compromise of 1850

Kansas Nebraska Act

Complimentary Resources:

Bleeding Kansas

John Brown’s Raid

Robert E. Lee

The Mexican and American War

Abraham Lincoln

James F. Polk

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Music:

https://youtu.be/EvxS_bJ0yOU

Some Composers:

Frédéric Chopin

Hector Berlioz 

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