The+Know-Nothings

Objective:
 * 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



2) 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?




 * 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


 * Homework:**