Bell Ringer 4/23/14 (Carty)• Why do you think people that

pushed Manifest Destiny used religion as their reason, saying it was God’s wish for the US to expand? Explain.

Do Now

FloridaLesson 8

• http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/video/

Round Table • You will discuss each question with a cooperative

appointment before we share out as a class. Assign scholars a cooperative appointment, then post the first discussion question: 

• Does the end of gaining Louisiana justify the means of gaining Louisiana?

• Does the end of gaining Florida justify the means of gaining Florida? (Use historical evidence to answer question)

Discussion• “I agree with … because …”• “I disagree with … because …”• “In paragraph ___ it states that … This tells me that …”• “I’d like to know what everyone else thinks about …”• “This connects to … because …”

Round Table• Where do you draw the line between being tough and being a

bully? (Use historical evidence from Louisiana and Florida to answer question)

Bell Ringer 4/23/14• 1. Why did the U.S. want to gain Florida (two

reasons)?• 2. Why did President Monroe and the US

government back up Andrew Jackson even though he disobeyed orders when he invaded Florida?

• If you weren't here yesterday get a packet from the front and read 15.3 to get the answers.

Timeline• Complete an illustrate timeline of

events leading to Texas’ annexation to the United States.

• For each year on the timeline, write 1-2 sentences (no more than 2!) about the major event that occurred with Texas in that year..

• Next to the sentence, draw a symbol or image to represent that event (bonus points if it is neatly colored!).

Timeline must include:• the Alamo• General Santa

Anna • Immigration• Republic of

Texas • “Remember

the Alamo” • slavery• Stephen F.

Austin • Tejanos