Period: ____3A__________

Table : ___Earth_____

The United States Monument Project

A monument is to be constructed representing the history of the United States of America from 1491-1877. 
Based on one of the historical 8 themes, choose 12 historical events (10 from the list and 2 that you choose on
your own) that should be incorporated into the monument. Be able to defend your choice.

Theme: American and National Identity

Rationale (Thesis):_____Abigal and Amanda have the Theisis___________________

1.  Sons of liberty

2. Jacksonian democracy

3. Frist great awakening

4. Manifest destiny

5. Louisiana purchase

6. California gold rush

7. Industrial revolution in America

8. Adoption of the constitution

9. Declaration of independence

10. Bill of rights

11. Emancipation Proclamation

12. Battle of the Alamo

13.
 List of Events

o French and Indian War

o Jamestown
o First Great Awakening
o Sons of Liberty
o Columbian Exchange
o Declaration of Independence
o Lexington and Concord
o Yorktown
o Land Ordinance of 1785
o Shays Rebellion
o Adoption of the Constitution
o Bill of Rights
o Alexander Hamilton
o The Louisiana Purchase
o Marbury v. Madison
o Battle of Fort McHenry
o Nat Turner’s Rebellion
o Monroe Doctrine
o Industrial Revolution in America
o Jacksonian Democracy
o Trail of Tears
o Underground RR
o Transcontinental RR
o Manifest Destiny
o California Gold Rush
o Homestead Act of 1862
o Gettysburg
o Wounded Knee Massacre

Which of the historical thinking skills do you believe were utilized in creating your list?

Which Learning Objectives did you address in this activity?