What Happens in Dr. Frazier - Land
In Dr. Frazier-Land we do lots of fun stuff!
We engage in a daily adventure as we consider how history affects us all.
US History Major Eras
European Explorers and their relationship with the natives.
Colonialism and the 13 colonies. The development of New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies are explored through their commonalities and differences. Understanding the economic, religious, and cultural development of the colonies is critical to understanding US History. This period also covers the French and Indian War, the Declaration of 1763, the Boston Massacre, and the First Continental Congress.
The Revolution. The major events (battles of the war and the Second Continental Congress), people (Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and others), and documents (Declaration of Independence, plays of Otis Warren, Common Sense, and The Crisis), of the revolutionary era highlight this time of study.
Growth of the Nation. The Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Federalism, the "Constitutional Presidents" (Washington-Monroe) and Westward expansion (Erie Canal, Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Compromise) are the major themes of this era. The "Growth Presidents" (JQ Adams-Polk) are also studied.
The Conflict Grows. From the Missouri Compromise in 1820 through the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, we explore the growing disagreement over slavery and the growth of sectionalism. The Mexican War, acquisition of Texas, California, Oregon, and the southwest all lead to conflict over the spread of slavery. The founding of the Republican Party, the elections of 1856 and 1860, and the Dred Scott Case are key. The "Conflict Presidents" (Taylor-Buchanan) struggle to keep the country together.
Civil War and Reconstruction. The nation goes to war over the election of Lincoln and the spread of slavery. The major battles of the war, strategy of the north and south, and major figures (Lincoln, Davis, Lee, Grant) are also studied. The wars end and Lincoln's assasination in April of 1865 brings our last era.
Reconstruction. As the war draws to a close, Lincoln plans the reconstruction of the physical south, but his assassination, the myth of the "Redemption Democrats", and the fight over Amendments 13, 14, and 15 between President Johnson and the Radical Republicans in congress leads to Johnson's impeachment and the cultural reconstruction of the south.
We also do several major projects during the year. Our projects include Colonialism, the Bill of Rights, 18th and 19th Century Timeline, and the Civil War. You can link from my home page to these projects as the year progresses. My Texas History Projects are also there.
In the spring, we play the CIVIL WAR GAME! You will have an opportunity to lead troops into battle and help your army as they seek victory on the field.
Texas History Major Eras
Geography: this includes the major landforms, Five Themes of Geography, Four Regions of Texas, Seven Sub-regions of Texas, and climate.
Native Tribes of Texas: the twelve native tribes will be studied including their environment, their contact with other natives, and their impact on Europeans.
The European Contact with Texas: Explorers and Conquistadors, Missionaries, Missions and Presidios, and the beginnings of the European settlement of Texas will be studied.
Mexican Texas: (1821-1836) the independence of Mexico from Spain brings the Emprasario Era, Stephen F Austin, and the "Old Three Hundred".
Conflict and Revolution: the filibusters, the rise of Santa Anna, and the Revolution (including Gonzalez, Goliad, the Alamo, and San Jacinto) leads to the independence of and formation of the Republic of Texas.
The Republic: (1836-1845) - the struggles of the new republic, the presidents of Texas, and the struggle between Mexico and Texas are highlighted.
On to Statehood (1845-1861) - Texas enters the union, the US goes to war with Mexico over the Texas border, and the state government sets up schools for the public good.
The Civil War (1861-1865) - Sam Houston tries to keep Texas in the union, the "war within a war" between separatists and unionists, and the impact the war had on Texas.
The Cowboys (no, not the football team in Dallas) (1865-1900) - Texas re-enters the union, the economy booms with cattle and cotton, and the state grows as Texas enters the modern era.
The 20th Century (1900-2000) - Spindletop, Closing the Open Range, WWI, The Great Depression, WWII, and the Space Program all influenced Texas in the 20th century.
Our Major Projects include the Missions Project, Texas Travel Brochure, and the Cereal Box Project.