1. CSI Investigators CSI Investigators Observe & Question…

2. Crop It! Crop It! - 100th Anniversary of Independence

3. WASHINGTON, ADAMS, JEFFERSON, MADISON, MONROE Early Presidents: The “Fab Five”

4. Essential Question: What were the major accomplishments of our first four United States Presidents? In your groups, create a chart/diagram listing as many accomplishments as you can remember for each of the first 5 Presidents.

5. George Washington

6. Clever, Funny or Both? Share: Observations and Questions

7. Established the Federal Court System Where is this building located? Who was the first Chief Justice?

8. Planned the Development of Washington, DC Who Am I? Why Am I Here? What river surrounds the city?

9. The Bill of Right was Added What is the Bill of Rights? Why was it added? Who was the major author?

10. John Adams

11. Political Parties Emerged What party elected Adams? How did George Washington feel about the parties?

12. Avoided War with France Why was the US on the verge of war with France? How was it avoided? Share: Observations and Questions

13. Thomas Jefferson

14. It All Began… Share: Observations and Questions

15. Louisiana Purchase Who made the deal with Jefferson? Why? How much did the US pay for the land? What did this do to the size of the US? Why did Jefferson hesitate about the purchase?

16. Exploration Who were these men? What were the three primary objectives for their mission? Where did the expedition start? Where did it end? Who accompanied them and served as an interpreter?

17. James Madison

18. They’re At it Again! Share: Observations and Question

19. War of 1812 What were the 2 countries involved? What issues led to the war? Could it have been prevented? How?

20. The British Attack What city is shown here? What did James Madison do? What did Dolly Madison do?

21. The Star Spangled Banner Who wrote this poem? What was his occupation? Where was he when he began the poem? Why was he there? What story does the poem tell? Why is it famous today?

22. The US Gained RESPECT What was the final battle of the war? Was it necessary? Explain. What officially ended the war? What was accomplished?

23. James Monroe

24. What’s the Point? Share: Observations and Question

25. Monroe Doctrine What countries were involved in the doctrine? This was the US’s first of _________ ________.

26. The Americas Message to Europe What was America’s messageto Europe?

27. Sort It Out Early Presidents

28. CSI: Observe & Question…now Reflect & Research