Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Washington's Presidency

After perusing pages 258-274, answer the following questions based on the reading. In addition to answering the questions, feel free to post any observations that you made while reading this section. Post two comments on the blog, the first being your answers and the second in response to your classmates.




1. How did Hamilton's economic plans (not including the national bank) reflect his assertion that the Constitution was not 'high toned enough.'?




2. Create a chart that summarizes the strengths and criticisms of Hamilton's plan



3. Despite its passage in Congress, why did the debate over assumption and funding not cease?

4. How did the Whiskey Rebellion relate to the growth of the national government?

5. Why did the French Revolution present a serious test for the United States?

6. How did the French Revolution affect ordinary people in the United States?

7. Overall, evaluate the political climate that formed during Washington's presidency.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Federalist 10 and 51

Hello there, for your reading you will write a one page response to the following questions:




1. What did Madison mean by 'factions'? In what ways are factions present today?



2. In Federalist 51, what did Madison present as the most efficient way of governing the nation? How did his way address his thesis in No. 10?





Additionally, you will be required to write at least three solid comments on the blog over the course of the next week, either stating some observations you made while writing your response, reading the documents, or responding to a classmate's comment. Of course appropriate grammar is expected and respect your fellow classmates! Have fun...