Transcript LE1-C5S7T1L1pg335-340 From the Halls of

LE1-C5S7T1pg335-340 From the Halls of Montezuma – The Marine Corps (1775-1848)
Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is to
introduce you to the rich and varied
history of the Marine Corps.
1.
Identify the origins of the Marine Corps.
2.
Identify heroes of the early Marine Corps and
describe their contributions.
3.
Define qualities of individuals who contributed
to the early development of the Marine Corps.
4.
Describe significant battles of the early history
of the Marine Corps.
5.
Explain the significance of the line, “From the
Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.”
CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)
How much do you already know about the history
of the Marine Corps?
A. Expert – I have done a lot of learning in this area
already.
B. Above average – I have learned some information
about this topic.
C. Moderate – I know a little about this topic.
D. Rookie – I am a blank slate… but ready to learn.
True or False:
July 10, 1798 is the birthday of the Marines.
A. True
B. False
November 10, 1775
List 2-3 things that
you think might have
been some of the
early struggles of the
Marine Corps.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
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On November 10, 1775, the Continental
Congress established two battalions of Marines.
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This resolution, signed by John Hancock,
instituted the American Marines.
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Three weeks later, Samuel Nicholas was
commissioned as the first officer of the Marines
and its first commandant.
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Marines fought throughout the American
Revolution on ships at sea.
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They boarded enemy vessels and provided the
Navy with a landing force.
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In 1798, Congress established the Marine
Corps, and William Ward Burrows was given
the title of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant.
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Pirates from the Barbary states of North Africa –
Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli – plundered ships in
the Mediterranean sea for centuries.
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In 1805, Marines
stormed Tripoli;
some called this
“the most daring
act of the age.”
CPS Lesson Question (3-4)
Who was the first commandant of the Marine
Corps?
A. John Hancock
B. William Ward Burrows
C. Samuel Nicholas
What city did the Marines storm in 1805?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Morocco
Algiers
Tunis
Tripoli
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The United States declared war on Great Britain on
June 12, 1812 because of long simmering disputes.
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The central dispute surrounded the impressments of
American soldiers by the British.
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The Marines fought bravely in several famous battles
including the Battle of Bladensburg outside of
Washington, DC and the Battle of New Orleans.
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In the period between 1815 and 1836, the United
States did not engage in any foreign wars.
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Lieutenant Colonel Franklin
Wharton, commandant from
1804 to 1818, focused on
improving the disciplinary
system, and improving health
and living conditions in marine
quarters.
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From 1836 to 1846, Mexico and the US had many
disputes over the boundary near the Rio Grand river.
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In 1846, President Polk addressed Congress asking for
and receiving a declaration of war against Mexico.
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The decisive battle of the Mexican War was the US
attack on Chapultepec (The Halls of Montezuma), a
castle that protected the road to Mexico City.
CPS Lesson Question (5-6)
In the period between 1815 and 1836, the
United States did not engage in any foreign
wars.
A. True
B. False
“The Halls of Montezuma” refers to a famous
battle during the Mexican War that was related
to the taking of what castle fortress?
A. Tripoli
B. Chapultepec
C. Neither of the above
List 2-3 things you
learned about the
Marine Corps history
that you did not
already know.
(Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question)
Images in this lesson were taken from:
 Microsoft© Clip Art Gallery
 Marine Corps Combat Camera
 MCJROTC Student Text