Introduction

America: 1800 – 1844 National and Regional Growth
 * __ Introduction __**

Now that you have studied how Thomas Jefferson’s presidency shaped the American system of government and how the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812 affected our new nation (McDougal Littell, Ch. 10), you will work as research teams to understand: · the ways new machines changed American society · how industrialization encouraged the expansion of slavery, and · how nationalism and sectionalism grew in the first half of the 19th century

The goal of this project is for you to:
 * practice good and careful research skills
 * become knowledgeable about your assigned topic
 * teach others about your topic
 * learn from your classmates about America during 1800 – 1844

You will teach others about your topic by creating an online study guide using a webpage (wiki). Your webpage should include a brief, accessible overview of your research topic. More specific directions are provided for each stage of the project, as indicated below:


 * __ The Process At-a-Glance: __**

**__Make a Plan__** (Due: )

 * Define your task
 * Identify the resources you will need to complete your task

**__Do the Task__**

 * Locate and evaluate your sources
 * Collect your information and images (Due: )
 * Research Topics sheet
 * Make content citations and image citations using NoodleBib for your bibliography as you research
 * Create your webpage (wiki) draft (Due: )
 * Create your webpage (wiki) (Due: )
 *  Create your quiz (Due: )

__**Review your work**__ (Due: )

 * Check against the rubric to see if all tasks have been completed well
 * Evaluate the process you used

**__Present your wiki and view others__** on 

 * Project Deadline ** :___