President Washington is the "First in hearts of his countrymen".....What does this mean? He set certain "precedents".."Little things which we do will set a precedence" (set a standard to be followed from that time forward).
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EARLY REPUBLIC- How can challenges lead to development and growth, and sometimes, a new identity?
During the early days of the Republic, the new government had to ensure safety, strength, and loyalty to the cause of freedom, rights, and liberty.
By the end of this unit you should be able to answer the following essential questions:
1. How does George Washington develop the role of the president? What did he warn against in his farewell speech at the end of his presidency?
2. What were some of the economic debates of the time and how were they addressed?
3. Describe the development of political parties.
4. Explain the development of Judicial Review.
5. What is the difference between foreign and domestic affairs?
6. Describe the challenging events and policies of the time?
7. What key geographic development takes place with Jefferson's first purchase?
8. What were some of the challenges of the expansion westward?
9. How did Nationalism evolve over time?
10. Who were the first 6 presidents and what were their presidential challenges? How did they resolve those challenges?
By the end of this unit you should be able to answer the following essential questions:
1. How does George Washington develop the role of the president? What did he warn against in his farewell speech at the end of his presidency?
2. What were some of the economic debates of the time and how were they addressed?
3. Describe the development of political parties.
4. Explain the development of Judicial Review.
5. What is the difference between foreign and domestic affairs?
6. Describe the challenging events and policies of the time?
7. What key geographic development takes place with Jefferson's first purchase?
8. What were some of the challenges of the expansion westward?
9. How did Nationalism evolve over time?
10. Who were the first 6 presidents and what were their presidential challenges? How did they resolve those challenges?
The Blend Space.....review the information on the following blend space as it is assigned, or just to review information. Make sure you are prepared to discuss the information in class as part of our flipped classroom activity.
Attention:If you are having trouble accessing the blend space videos, watch it through You-tube.
1. How does this conversation show the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson?
2. How do these differences of opinion lead to the development of political parties in America? 3. Adams and Jefferson were friends. They both worked on the Declaration of Independence. Do you think Hamilton liked Adams? |
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John Adams' Presidency was filled with all sorts of drama.
1) Why were the French privateers attacking American ships? 2) What does Adams do about it? 3) What does Adams ask congress to do? |
Justice John Marshal sets things right when President Jefferson over-steps his authority. Click on the image above to get the story.
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Flocabulary Rap
The political party system we have today began as differences emerged between our founding fathers and their ideas about government.
The political party system we have today began as differences emerged between our founding fathers and their ideas about government.
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Attack adds have become common in our time during heated elections. Watch what an attack add would have looked like during the election of 1800.
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Once Thomas Jefferson becomes President he makes what turns out to be one of the most important purchases ever for the USA.
1.How did this purchase affect the growth of America? 2. How did it change America in 1803? |
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After the War of 1812 America was ready to make some improvements in their infrastructure. Henry Clay proposes a plan to improve the national roads and canals.
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Listen to the "hot" single of the day.
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James Monroe, the 5th President of the USA---
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What was the "Corrupt Bargain" and how did it effect the presidency of John Quincy Adams?
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......More on the Corrupt Bargain.... What is dirty "politicking"? Is this a practice that continues today? How would your knowledge of government protect you from political wheeling and dealing?
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#7. Andrew Jackson
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Jacksonian Democracy was a time period in which changes in voting regulation, political conventions, and campaigning methods change. It was the time of the "Common Man" or "Self-made man". Jackson is the first President who did not come from wealth or famous families.
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A Tariff is a tax on imported goods. Sometimes a tariff can cause harmful effects on trade which can lead to conflict within a country. Such was the case with "The Nullification Crisis of 1832".
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The Trail of Tears
1. What was the purpose of the Trail of Tears? 2. Did Andrew Jackson break the law when he forced the Indians off their lands? Explain 3. Write a summary of this video highlighting the key events leading to the removal of Indians from their lands. 4. What role did the constitution play in this event? |
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