Unit 3 - Nationalism and Sectionalism, 1800-1848
EXAM REVIEW SHEET (updated, 12/6)ESSAYS FOR 12/11 TEST (updated) |
DUE - Friday, 11/9
Read pp. 138-141. 1. Explain TWO goals of Hamilton's financial program. What policies did he propose to achieve these goals? 2. What factors led to the development of political parties during the 1790s. 3. How did Federalists and Democratic-Republicans differ with regard to: power of the federal government; economy; socio-economic class Due Monday, 11/12 Read pp.142-145. 1. Explain how foreign policy issues divided the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans during the 1790s. 2. Why did the Federalists pass the Alien and Sedition Acts? Why did the Democratic-Republicans oppose the laws? 3. Explain the importance of the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions. Do you believe in the theory of nullification? Explain. Due Tuesday, 11/20 Read pp. 146-149
1. Why was Jefferson interested in purchasing Louisiana? 2. Your textbook does not mention that Jefferson faced a constitutional dilemma in making the Purchase. As a strict constructionist, he did not believe it was constitutional to make the Purchase. Do you think it is ok for the President to violate the constitution if he believes it was in the national interest? Do you think Jefferson should have made the Purchase? Explain. 3. Explain TWO foreign policy problems Jefferson faced during his presidency. Due Wednesday, 11/21 - Read pp. 150-153
1. How did the Napoleonic Wars in Europe affect the U.S. during the early 19th century? How did it demonstrate the difficulty in following George Washington’s Foreign policy advice? How did Jefferson try to protect American neutrality? 2. Who were the War Hawks? Why did they support war against Britain? 3. What did the U.S. gain from the War of 1812? Due Tuesday, 12/4 - Read pp. 221-225 1. Explain Polk's position on territorial expansion during the election of 1844. How was Polk ultimately able to win the election? 2. Explain THREE issues that increased tension between the United States and Mexico in 1845 and 46. 3. How did Polk provoke war with Mexico? 4. Do you think the U.S. was justified in declaring war on Mexico? Explain. |
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