8.SS.22.A
Analyze the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders of the United States such as George Washington, John Marshall, and Abraham Lincoln.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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leadership qualitieselected leadersappointed leadersGeorge WashingtonJohn MarshallAbraham LincolnUnited States
Skills
- analyze (the leadership qualities of elected and appointed U.S. leaders) #dok3
- identify (elected and appointed leaders of the United States) #dok1
- describe (the leadership qualities of prominent U.S. leaders) #dok2
- compare (leadership qualities among George Washington, John Marshall, and Abraham Lincoln) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify elected and appointed leaders such as George Washington, John Marshall, and Abraham Lincoln. #dok1
- I can describe leadership qualities demonstrated by prominent U.S. leaders. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast the leadership qualities of different leaders. #dok2
- I can analyze how leadership qualities contributed to the effectiveness of leaders in U.S. history. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Effective leadership in the United States is demonstrated through the distinct qualities embodied by influential elected and appointed leaders.
- Studying the leadership qualities of historical figures helps us understand the impact these individuals had on the development and progression of the nation.
Essential Questions
- What qualities define effective leadership in the context of United States history?
- How did the leadership styles of George Washington, John Marshall, and Abraham Lincoln influence the nation?
- In what ways did the decisions of these leaders shape the course of U.S. history?
- How can analyzing the actions of past leaders inform our understanding of leadership today?
- What similarities and differences exist among the leadership qualities of elected and appointed leaders in U.S. history?