Unit 2: The New Nation
Unit Almanac—Connect to Today
| Creating a New Nation | ||
| Vocabulary Preview | Reading Strategy: Monitor and Clarify | |
| Lesson 1 | Core | Moving Toward Independence |
| Extend | Biography—Thomas Jefferson | |
| Lesson 2 | Core | The War for Independence |
| Extend | History—Winning the War | |
| Citizenship SkillMake a Decision Apply Critical Thinking |
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| Lesson 3 | Core | Creating the Constitution |
| Extend | Literature—"First in Peace" by John Rosenburg | |
| Chapter 3 Review | ||
| Special Section: The Government of the United States
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| A Growing Nation | ||
| Vocabulary Preview | Reading Strategy: Question | |
| Lesson 1 | Core | The Country Grows |
| Extend | Geography—Journey of Discovery | |
| Lesson 2 | Core | The Industrial Revolution |
| Extend | Technology—Inside a Cotton Mill | |
| Reading and Thinking SkillDraw Conclusions Apply Critical Thinking |
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| Lesson 3 | Core | Moving West |
| Extend | Readers' Theater—Wagon Train | |
| Chapter 4 Review | ||
| Unit 2 Review: Current Events Project | ||
