The+Know-Nothings

Objectives:
 * describe the beliefs of the Know-Nothing Party
 * mark up historical text and pictures to determine points of view on the Know-Nothing Party

p. 275 Who were the Know-Nothings? Why were they called that?
 * Do Now: **

1) Read through the Know-Nothing Party Platforms handout. Identify the ** most significant idea, most important quote or phrase **, and identify at least 5 points in the reading that you:
 * Lesson: **
 * agree or disagree with
 * can make a connection to
 * question
 * affirms your current practice or belief
 * are interested in making part of your practice

[|Know-Nothings Party Platforms.doc]

2) Look at the picture below. How does this picture represent the beliefs of the Know-Nothings?



3) Read the 1855 letter by Abraham Lincoln below.


 * What is this document about?
 * What does it mean?
 * Is this document for or against the Know-Nothing Party? Why or why not?

[|Lincoln Letter apparts.doc]


 * Wrap Up/Summary: **

__ Think/Write __ : What conclusions can we draw about the Know Nothing party? What are your thoughts on the Know-nothings? List two reasons to support them, and two reasons not to support them __ Pair/Share: __ Share with a partner, then we will share your conclusions as a class

[|Know-Nothings Open Response.doc]
 * Homework: **