SS8H5 The student will explain significant factors that affected the development of Georgia as part of the growth of the United States between 1789 and 1840.
a. Explain the establishment of the University of Georgia, Louisville, and the spread of Baptist and Methodist churches.
b. Evaluate the impact of land policies pursued by Georgia; include the headright system, land lotteries, and the Yazoo land fraud.
c. Explain how technological developments, including the cotton gin and railroads, had an impact on Georgia’s growth.
d. Analyze the events that led to the removal of Creeks and Cherokees; include the roles of Alexander McGillivray, William McIntosh, Sequoyah, John Ross, Dahlonega Gold Rush, Worcester v. Georgia, Andrew Jackson, John Marshall, and the Trail of Tears.
SS8E1 The student will give examples of the kinds of goods and services produced in Georgia in different historical periods.
SS8E2 The student will explain the benefits of free trade.
a. Describe how Georgians have engaged in trade in different historical time periods.
Essential Question (s):
What role has education and religion played in the development of Georgia and the south?
Where did Georgia get it's land? How did Georgia distribute this land?
Which political scandal put an end to Georgia's westward expansion?
How did technology play a role in Georgia's development?
Warm up:
Read page 180 - 181 Eli Whitney. Did his invention benefit everyone?
A: Answers will vary.
Today in Class:
Today we reviewed the land fever graphic organizer from last week. We also looked at how technology played a role in Georgia's development.
Full Power Point Ch. 6:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/powerpoint/GA8-CH6.pps
Our Textbook:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/ga_05/
Our text book in Audio Format:
http://www.mystatehistory.com/georgia/audio.aspx
Textbook password:
ga11hist
Homework:
Review / study Unit 5 (Ch. 6) vocabulary, the "Land Fever" graphic organizer, and the Economics and Technology graphic organizer. Test to be announced.
Long term Assignments:
Test over Unit 5 Georgia Westward Movement TBA.
Today in Georgia History:
February 2, 1804 Former Georgia governor and signer of the Declaration of Independence George Walton died in Augusta, Ga. [Click here for biographical information.]
Link-O the Day:
The Cotton Gin: http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/cotton-gin-patent/
The Mechanical Reaper: http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/reaper.htm
My Email Address:
robert.hutchins@cobbk12.org
