Grade 5 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 13, Lesson 1

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
America Will Be

Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 13, Lesson 1: Launching a New Government (pp. 316-319)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Change and Conflict Two of President Washington's Cabinet members disagreed and formed two political parties.

Ask students to talk about what they know about the two largest political parties existing in the United States today -- the Democratic and the Republican parties. Discuss why they think political parties were formed, and why they still exist today.

Have students tell what they know about the President's Cabinet. Discuss with students why they think a President needs people he can trust to talk to about important national issues.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Divide the class into two groups. Tell one group that they will be arguing in support of Jefferson's views, while the other will be arguing in favor for Hamilton's. Explain that you will be the acting President, and will be deciding which side presents the strongest arguments.
Ask students to create symbols or mascots for the Federalist or Republican parties. Then have them use the symbol to make a campaign button for Adams or Jefferson.

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