SS10.US1.8

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 10 - United States History I

SS10.US1.8

Compare major events in Alabama from 1781 to 1823, including statehood as part of the expanding nation, acquisition of land, settlement, and the Creek War, to those of the developing nation. (Alabama) [A.1.a., A.1.c., A.1.e., A.1.f., A.1.g., A.1.i., A.1.j.]

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Events in the United States outside Alabama from 1781 to 1823.
  • Events related to Alabama's statehood.
  • Details of Alabama's acquisition of land in the years surrounding statehood.
  • Patterns of settlement in Alabama.
  • Causes and consequences of the Creek War.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Compare major events in Alabama from 1781 to 1823 to events happening in the United States outside of Alabama.
  • Analyze Alabama's statehood as part of the expanding United States.
  • Analyze patterns of settlement and acquisition of land in Alabama to patterns seen in the U.S. outside of Alabama.
  • Describe the Creek War and relate it to patterns of interaction with American Indians throughout the U.S.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • The events related to Alabama's statehood, land acquisition, settlement, and relations with American Indians are part of larger patterns seen in the U.S. outside of Alabama.

Vocabulary

  • Acquisition
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