2nd CKLA Domain 5 Lesson 2

​Choose a Side: Have you ever had two friends who were upset with each other? How did you feel? Whose side did you take? How do you think the United States felt in the early 1800s when France and Great Britain were at war? If you think the United States will support Great Britain, walk quietly to the front of the room. If you think the United States will support France, walk quietly to the back of the room. If you think the United States won’t take the side of either Great Britain or France, stay where you are.

​Treaty is a formal agreement between countries

​Why would the British want to arm Native Americans? How would that benefit the British?

​Writing: On an index card, describe one of the six events that caused the United States to go to war with Great Britain in 1812.

​Tell students that today they are going to make another portrait for their portrait gallery. Today they will be making a portrait of James Madison using Activity Page 2.2.

​Remind students that to persuade means to get someone to think or do something you want them to do. A persuasive speech is designed to get others to think or do something you want them to do. • Explain that students will be planning and writing a short speech from the point of view of either a War Hawk or a merchant in America in 1812. Explain that you will be James Madison, and that students will be presenting their speeches to you trying to persuade you either to go to war with Britain or not go to war with Britain.

​• Place students in small groups and designate the groups as either “War Hawks” or “merchants.” Have them use Activity Page 2.3 to brainstorm arguments supporting their side.