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Explain how Henry Clay's plan helped transform the American landscape. Explain how this system helped shape modern America. || 1.History of the United States and New York 3. Geography 4. Economics || What will students know and be able to do? SWBAT Identify the key components of the American System. Identify the political controversies involving its application. || How did the American System shape the destiny of America? ||
 * **Summarize the goals and objectives of this project**
 * Define the American System.**
 * ** Identify the content standards that drive this project **
 * **Identify key skills and content:**
 * **State the essential question and catchy title:**
 * **List the topic and subtopics related to this project:**

The Bank of the United States (a) Interpretation of the Constitution

Internal Improvements (a) The Erie Canal (b) Cumberland Road Protective Tariff (a) Hamilton and Jeffersons differing visions of America Battle for the Second National Bank (a) Clay vs. Jackson || What will you asses? Students will present findings to the class in an oral presentation. Use Rubric to asses. ||
 * **Define the final product(s)**

Textbook, school library reference materials, internet resources || Some students will create visual aids to presentation. Paired according to mixed abilities. Some students will focus on writing. Group leaders will lead presentation to class. ||
 * **List required resources:**
 * Predict how you will differentiate to meet the needs of your learners:

SS- George Kraus

I teach 7th grade Social Studies at MS 216 in Fresh Meadows, Queens. I have been a teacher in NYC for 25 years.

SHAPING OF MODERN AMERICA -Catchy Title

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Team Members: George Kraus, Annarita Angelis, Theodora Saklabanakis, Joe D'Urso, Michelle Maguire

Essential Question: How did the American System shape the Destiny of America? Type in the content of your page here.