AMERICA’S CHANGES During the time of the first three American Presidents, the United Stated changed drastically. We changed politically, the size of the country grew, and our government grew up and down in size. Pick which of the first three Presidents (Washington to Jefferson) that in your opinion affected the country the most. Pick three reasons why and explain how you feel each of them had a strong impact on the country. Introduce your choice with some background(see above), talk about each one separately, with a lead-in before your choice- and give commentary explaining why you think that change was so important.give commentary Lead-in example next slide

Example of a Lead-in (from War of 1812-not an option) BODY section of paper For over a decade. The United States had be plagued by both the French and British practicing impressment of U.S. ships at sea. Many attempts to solve the problem were tried, but ultimately, the United States goes to war with Britain. James Madison asks Congress to declare war with England. RED is lead-in BLACK is the event chosen to talk about

Use your notes from presentations, the textbook, or the workbook to review the events that happened under each president. Get details about the event so you can use commentary to explain why it was such an important change or event under that president’s term in office. DUE FRIDAY 2/17/12

Graphic Organizer Planning Page: ____________________(title) The United States changed a lot … President __________ made some important changes that impacted the U.S., they were ____________, ____________, and ____________. (Paragraphs 2,3 and 4) _____________________(why the event happens). ______________(one of your three reasons) which ______________. I think this was important to the United States because ___________. Repeat above CLOSING These three events _____,_____and______ made _______(president) stand out as a significant president