Jackson

After discussing Jackson's dealings with the Native Americans and the Nullification crisis, post two comments on the following questions... your first post will be your answers, and the second will be a response to your classmates.



1. analyze how Jackson dealt with conflict, whether it economic, political, or in policy decisions. Give examples


2. compare Jackson's presidency to that of his predecessors in terms of exercising the powers of office

FTR reading

Read pages 282-298 in your FTR book... answer the questions at the end of the section.

Jefferson

After our discussions about Jefferson's presidency, is it fair to call him a hypcrite? Post two comments, one your answer/opinion on the matter, and a second in response to your classmates.

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.

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...

Critical Period

Respond to the following prompt... despite the number of 'cons' to the Articles of Confederation, did it provide a stable form of government for the period in which it was in effect?




Post two comments...

Colonial Resistance

After completing our discussion about colonial dissent today, it's important that you focus on the initial do now question from two days ago: to what extent did social class and geography affect one's feelings towards Britain during the 1760's/70's? If you were to add gender to that question, what would you say? Post two comments, one a good solid answer to the question, and a second that is in response to your classmates.