Manifest Destiny Group Project Green 7 Mr. Dowling
“From Sea To Shining Sea” Belief that the United States has the right to all land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean Reasons: Need for living space (growing population), money
The Alamo/The Lone Star Republic/Texas Independence (Chapter 13Section 2) The Mexican War (Chapter 13 Section 4) Oregon Country (Chapter 13 Section 1) California/Utah (Chapter 13 Section 5)
Students in each group are responsible for reading the information and taking notes. Students will be responsible for explaining the importance of their topic (like a teacher). The presentation should include all relevant information such as key terms, people and places.
Each group must create 5 questions on their topic with answers. The questions should be challenging. They will be used in a quiz challenge.
Homework In the event that we run out of class time, students are responsible for preparing whatever needs to be done for the presentation.
Grading Presentation Creation of Questions Appropriate Class Participation Quiz Challenge 25%
Warning Your grade will be reduced if you are not prepared when you are called on to present.