7 US History Student Name: Unit 9: The New Republic. Unit Questions. (Prepare to answer these questions for unit exam)

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1 7 US History Student Name: Unit 9: The New Republic Period: Time Period: Unit Questions (Prepare to answer these questions for unit exam) 1. How did Washington set the tone for the presidency? 2. How did Thomas Jefferson restrict federal power? How did he expand it? 3. Why did the USA fight the War of 1812? What the war s effect? 4. How did Monroe s presidency set the tone for the next 50 years of US history? Thought Jots

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3 Electoral College Notes What is the Electoral College? How does the Electoral College Work? What are swing states?

4 The Origins of American Politics Ch. 6 Pathways to the Present Section 1: p Liberty Verses Order in the 1790s 1. What was the general idea behind Sec. of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton s plan to deal with the issue of the states debt? p. 330 (Red) 2. Why did some people oppose Hamilton s plan? p. 330 (Red) 3. Define STRICT CONSTRUCTION: (glossary Red) 4. Define LOOSE CONSTRUCTION: (glossary Red) 5. Why did President Washington choose to remain neutral in the French Revolution? p (Red) 6. What was the cause and outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion? p. 331 (Red) CAUSE EFFECT What was Jay s Treaty? p. 336 (Red) BETWEEN WHOM? WHY? EFFECTS 7. Who opposed the Federalists and why? p. 338 (Red) 2

5 Section 2: p the Government Takes a New Course 8. What was the cause and effect of the following: XYZ AFFAIR CAUSE p (red) XYZ AFFAIR EFFECT P (Red) ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS - CAUSE ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS - EFFECT p.347 (Red) Virginia & Kentucky Resolution CAUSE Virginia & Kentucky Resolution EFFECT What is the difference between the Spirit of 1776 and the Spirit of 1787? Spirit of 1776 Spirit of 1787 The Election of 1800 (Notes) Jefferson won the vote, but did not win the majority of votes. The of finally elected Jefferson president. Why did Adams lose? p (Red) Why did Jefferson win? p (Red) 3

6 Jefferson s victory was a victory for the. Section 3 p The Jefferson Administration How did Jefferson both reduce and expand the power of the national government. Reduced National Government Expanded National Government p (Red) p (Red) 9. What were the causes and effects of Judiciary Acts? Cause of Judiciary Acts Effect of the Judiciary Acts p. 360 (Red) P. 360 (Red) 10. Marbury v Madison Marbury v Madison Cause Marbury v Madison - Effect p. 360 (Red) p. 360 (Red) Jefferson s Embargo of 1807 Causes Jefferson s Embargo of Effects p (Red) P. 371 (Red) 4

7 Section 5 p The War of 1812 War of 1812 Cause War of Effects Key Battles p. 375 (Red) P. 381 (Red) P (Red) The Missouri Compromise Missouri Comprise Cause Missouri Compromise Effect p.403 (Red) p. 403 (Red) 5

8 Video Guide: The Presidents/Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, & Monroe Washington What evidence was presented to demonstrate that Washington established the Executive Office into what it is today? Adams What were the positive s & negative s of Adams presidency? Jefferson What evidence did you learn about that reflected Jefferson s Democratic-Republican beliefs? (strict constructionist) How did he step away from his D-R values during his presidency? (loose constructionist) Madison What legacy did James Madison leave? Which do you think is more true..that the man defines the presidency or the presidency defines the man? Explain your answer. Monroe Why was Monroe s presidency called an Era of Good Feelings? Was this true or not? Explain your answer. How was Monroe s presidency a turning point? 6

9 FEDERALISTS Wealthier People: DEMOCRATIC- REPUBLICANS Common People: Strongest in the North: Strongest in the South & West Believed in Gov t of the Upper Classes: Believed in Gov t by Common Man: Favored a Strong Central Gov t: Favored State s Rights: 7

10 FEDERALISTS Supported Hamilton s Financial Program: DEMOCRATIC- REPUBLICANS Opposed Hamilton s Financial Program: Foreign Affairs: Foreign Affairs: 8

11 NAME Lewis and Clark Worksheet National Geographic s Video Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West 1. In 1802, President commissioned an exploration to go through the interior of North America to the Ocean. To begin with, they were to follow the River to its source. 2. Describe the two leaders. In your description, include at least 2 strengths or skills that made each man valuable to the success of the expedition. Meriwether Lewis: William Clark: 3. Before the expedition got under way in 1804, what important development changed the shape and size of the United States and made Lewis & Clark s journey even more important? 4. What was the main mission of the expedition? 5. In May of 1804, the expedition departed from St. Louis. What river did they follow? What challenges did the river journey pose to the group? (At least 2) 6. Match the person with his special interest. a. Clark Collecting and cataloging new plant and animal species b. Lewis Mapmaking 7. What were President Jefferson s instructions to Lewis & Clark about how to deal with the Native Americans? 1

12 8. What message from President Jefferson did Lewis and Clark give each of the tribes they met? 9. Lewis and Clark spent their first winter with the Mandan and Hidatsa Indians. During their 5-month stay, they spent their time preparing for the journey ahead. Describe the one arrangement they made during the winter that proved critical to their eventual success. 10. In June of 1805 they resumed their travels. They continued westward on the Missouri River until they reached a fork. How did they know which fork to take? 11. Why was it important for the expedition to find the Shoshone Indians? 12. Who did Sacagawea recognize when negotiating with the Shoshone? 13. What surprised Lewis & Clark about the mountains they encountered? 14. When they finally emerged from the mountains, they met and stayed with the Nez Perce Indians. During this stay they recuperated and built dugout canoes. Now they were traveling (UPSTREAM or DOWNSTREAM) on the Columbia River. 15. After 1 and 1/2 years they finally reached the Pacific Ocean. They were forced to spend their 2 nd winter away from home. How did they decide where to stay? What was unusual about the way they made this decision? 16. What was the weather like at Fort Clatsop? 17. After 4 months at Fort Clatsop, they started home again in March of How long did it take them to return to St. Louis? How far had they traveled? (Total miles) How long had they been gone? 2

13 18. On several occasions the expedition was extremely fortunate to survive an encounter with the Native Americans. Choose one occasion and describe how luck probably saved the expedition. Tell the story with details! 19. Describe at least 2 ways that Sacagawea contributed to the success of the expedition. a. b. c. d. 20. At the opening of the film, the statement is made that this journey was the equivalent in its day of a journey to the moon. Brainstorm at least 2 more ways that the two journeys were similar. a. b. c. d. 3

14 GEORGE WASHINGTON WHISKEY REBELLION HAMILTON S FINANCIAL JEFFERSON v HAMILTON PLAN WASHINGTON S FAREWELL ADDRESS Federalism Spectrum Upheld State s rights Upheld Federal Power 9

15 John Adams ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS KENTUCKY & VIRGINIA RESOLUTIONS XYZ AFFAIR JUDICIARY ACTS Federalism Spectrum Upheld State s rights Upheld Federal Power 10

16 THOMAS JEFFERSON ELECTION OF 1800 MARBURY v MADISON LOUISIANNA PURCHASE EMBARGO ACT Federalism Spectrum Upheld State s rights Upheld Federal Power 11

17 JAMES MADISON WAR OF 1812 DARTMOUTH v WOODWARD McCULLOCH v MARYLAND Federalism Spectrum Upheld State s rights Upheld Federal Power 12

18 James Monroe MISSOURI COMPROMISE MONROE DOCTRINE GIBBONS v OGDEN Federalism Spectrum Upheld State s rights Upheld Federal Power 13

19 The Early Republic Study Guide Name: Precedent in Our President Why did President Washington stay neutral in the war between England and France? How many terms did President Washington decide to serve? How did this precedent help shape the presidency? What events did President Washington face? How did his handling of these events make him a great president? Hamilton s Financial Plan What compromise did the southern states make with Alexander Hamilton so that the federal government can pay off the state s war debts? Why did Alexander Hamilton (Secretary of the Treasury) want to pay off the Revolutionary War debt? I am John Adams What is the Sedation Act? Why did President Adams approve of this act? Based on the way he handled the events on your sheet, how do you feel about President Adams? Where do you stand in the 1790s and 1800s Political Survey? Complete the chart: Letter A are Democratic-Republicans; Letter B are Federalists Issue Democratic-Republicans Federalists How should we follow the Constitution? (loosely/strictly)

20 What are the 2 parties views towards the British? Do they like the British or do they dislike the British? What does each party thinks of paying off debt? Is New Orleans for Sale? How is Napoleon Bonaparte important in our history? Why was the French willing to sell the port of New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory (530,000,000 acres) for the price of only $15 million? The Louisiana Purchase What are some advantages of this purchase? (Explain why they are advantages) What are some disadvantages of this purchase? (Explain why they are disadvantages) What is in the Unknown?/Exploration of the West!(Page 7 in your binder) What was the purpose for sending Lewis and Clark out into the Louisiana Territory? What did Lewis and Clark follow out to the Pacific? What is the importance of what they followed?

21 What challenges did they face on their journey? Who is Sacagawea? Describe the importance of her on Lewis and Clark s mission? How does the information that Lewis and Clark bring back from their trip aide in the westward expansion/movement of people into the western parts of the United States? How can events and issues change the ideas or policies of the President Did Jefferson follow his policy or go against his beliefs about the power of government by paying $15 million for the land and doubling the size of America? How did President Jefferson handle the English attacking our ships and impressing our sailors? What are impressments? Overall, based on the events that President Jefferson had to handle, do you think he was a good president? Explain! On the Map/War What were the causes to make most Americans including Madison to want war with England?

22 Why did some Americans (especially in New England) oppose the war? Why did they still believe that England was important to them? The War of 1812 How did the British hurt us economically without stepping foot on American land? What important events happened during this war? What happened at Fort McHenry? What did we gain from the War of 1812? What did Dolly Madison (President Madison s wife) take from the White House during the War of 1812? Why was Andrew Jackson important during the War of 1812? Why is he important afterwards? Overall, based on the events that President Madison had to handle, do you think he was a good president? Explain! Extra What was unusual about the 1800 election? Who won? How did he win?

23 Was Washington D.C. always the capital? Any of our presidents never live there as president? Monroe: A Preview of the Future Why did admitting Missouri as a Slave State almost cause a civil war? How did Congress solve this problem? How did Monroe set the tone for how the USA dealt with Europe for the next century? What was the Monroe Doctrine? Essay 1: Identify and describe two examples of foreign events that prove that the United States had grown strong enough to compete for power and respect on the world stage. Essay 2: Identify and describe two examples of events within the USA that proved that the Federal government, under the Constitution, was strong enough to secure order and peace within the United States.