Chapter 11 Focus Questions
1.) Election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was a revolutionary event. Support, refute or modify this statement. Turning Point/Periodization
2.) There were in fact two Thomas Jeffersons-one the scholarly citizen and one the harassed public official. Can you identify evidence to support this conclusion?
3.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that varying regionally based positions on economic, political, social, and foreign policy issues promoted the development of political parties.
4.) Provide relevant historical examples that diverging economic systems meant that regional political and economic loyalties overshadowed national concerns.
5.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that the United States sought to dominate the North American continent and promote foreign trade and that the drive to acquire, survey and open up new lands and market led Americans into numerous economic, diplomatic, and military initiatives to do this.
6.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy was accompanied by debates over federal govt power, there relationship b/t the national and state gov'ts and the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens. Think in terms of arguments over the meaning and interpretations of the Constitution.
7.) What was the significance of the Supreme Ct. Decision Marbury vs Madison in establishing the power of the judiciary?
8.)How did the conflict between Federalists and Democratic Republicans over the judiciary lead to a balance of power among the branches and different interests in gov't? Is it accurate to say that the Federalists continued to shape America for decades through John Marshall as chief justice of the Supreme Court?
9.) What were the economic and political factors that led to the desire of the Jefferson administration to purchase New Orleans from the French? Contextualization-think of creating a t chart of economic and political factors
10.) What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in consolidating American control of the North American continent?
11.) Was the purchase of Louisiana an expansion of national gov't power/executive power by Thomas Jefferson? Relate to question (2) above.
12.) What were the benefits and problems brought on by the Louisiana Purchase?
13.) What was the essential idea behind Jefferson's imposition of the embargo? Was it a realistic measure? Who opposed it? Why? Relate to (3), (4) above.
14.) As President, was Thomas Jefferson true to the political ideal of strict construction of the Constitution? Relate to (2) above.
15.) What are James Madison's opinions on constitutional issues as part father of the Constitution and now part of Thomas Jefferson's cabinet?
16.) Which event had the greatest impact on American society in the early 19th century: Jefferson's election victory in the election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase, the defeat of the Tecumseh Confederation?
17.) Did partisan disunity over the coming War of 1812 threaten the nation's very existence?
18.) Attempt to resolve Madison's position as President with his position as leader of the D-R party and the disputes over the creation of a professional army and the extension of the charter of the national bank.
19.) Using the timeline at the end of the chapter, choose events as turning points and defend why they are.
20.) Assess the relative importance of the causes of the War of 1812.
1.) Election of Thomas Jefferson in 1800 was a revolutionary event. Support, refute or modify this statement. Turning Point/Periodization
2.) There were in fact two Thomas Jeffersons-one the scholarly citizen and one the harassed public official. Can you identify evidence to support this conclusion?
3.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that varying regionally based positions on economic, political, social, and foreign policy issues promoted the development of political parties.
4.) Provide relevant historical examples that diverging economic systems meant that regional political and economic loyalties overshadowed national concerns.
5.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that the United States sought to dominate the North American continent and promote foreign trade and that the drive to acquire, survey and open up new lands and market led Americans into numerous economic, diplomatic, and military initiatives to do this.
6.) Provide relevant historical examples to prove that the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy was accompanied by debates over federal govt power, there relationship b/t the national and state gov'ts and the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens. Think in terms of arguments over the meaning and interpretations of the Constitution.
7.) What was the significance of the Supreme Ct. Decision Marbury vs Madison in establishing the power of the judiciary?
8.)How did the conflict between Federalists and Democratic Republicans over the judiciary lead to a balance of power among the branches and different interests in gov't? Is it accurate to say that the Federalists continued to shape America for decades through John Marshall as chief justice of the Supreme Court?
9.) What were the economic and political factors that led to the desire of the Jefferson administration to purchase New Orleans from the French? Contextualization-think of creating a t chart of economic and political factors
10.) What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in consolidating American control of the North American continent?
11.) Was the purchase of Louisiana an expansion of national gov't power/executive power by Thomas Jefferson? Relate to question (2) above.
12.) What were the benefits and problems brought on by the Louisiana Purchase?
13.) What was the essential idea behind Jefferson's imposition of the embargo? Was it a realistic measure? Who opposed it? Why? Relate to (3), (4) above.
14.) As President, was Thomas Jefferson true to the political ideal of strict construction of the Constitution? Relate to (2) above.
15.) What are James Madison's opinions on constitutional issues as part father of the Constitution and now part of Thomas Jefferson's cabinet?
16.) Which event had the greatest impact on American society in the early 19th century: Jefferson's election victory in the election of 1800, the Louisiana Purchase, the defeat of the Tecumseh Confederation?
17.) Did partisan disunity over the coming War of 1812 threaten the nation's very existence?
18.) Attempt to resolve Madison's position as President with his position as leader of the D-R party and the disputes over the creation of a professional army and the extension of the charter of the national bank.
19.) Using the timeline at the end of the chapter, choose events as turning points and defend why they are.
20.) Assess the relative importance of the causes of the War of 1812.
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jefferson_articles_to_read_chap_11_1800-1808.pdf |
jefferson_wkshts_to_complete_chap_11_1800-1808_0001.pdf |
Chap 12 Focus Questions
1.) Assess the relative importance of the causes of the War of 1812.
2.) How did Americans celebrate their nation's progress toward a unified new national culture that blended Old World forms with New World ideas?
3.) Illustrate how regional groups developed cultures that reflected their interests and experiences and relate them to who wanted war with Great Britain in the War of 1812.
4.) Relate how regional economic specialization, especially the demands of cultivating cotton, shaped settlement patterns and the national and international economy.
5.) Explain how the early development of the transportation revolution and a market economy, exemplified by the efforts to attempt a unified national economy under the American System, linked the North and Midwest more closely than either was linked to the South.
6.) Explain and give examples of Judicial Nationalism. How important was the Supreme Ct.s role in expanding the power of the national government over the states during the Marshall Ct.?
7.) Evaluate the relative importance of the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy in the debate over relationship of the federal government with the states.
8.) How does the American System compare to the policies of Hamilton's financial plan?
9.) Link the upsurge in nationalism following the War of 1812 with Judicial Nationalism.
10.) Explain the growing controversy over the expansion of slavery into the Louisiana territory. Was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 a turning point in the relations between the North and the South?
11.) How important is the War of 1812 to America's quest to dominate the North American continent.
12.) What were the military and diplomatic factors that resulted in the Treaty of Ghent?
13.) Why did the War of 1812 contribute to the demise of the Federalist Party? Why did the Federalists in particular and the New England states in general oppose the War of 1812?
14.) Explain as many instances as you can that illustrate an evolving American identity 1800-1824.
15.) Is Nationalism or Sectionalism the more dominant viewpoint during the years 1816-1824?
16.) How did westward migration effect the American economy, politics and society 1816-1824?
17.) Evaluate the following statement, "Europe's problems became America's opportunities during the time period of 1800-1824.
18.) What were the factors that led to the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine?
1.) Assess the relative importance of the causes of the War of 1812.
2.) How did Americans celebrate their nation's progress toward a unified new national culture that blended Old World forms with New World ideas?
3.) Illustrate how regional groups developed cultures that reflected their interests and experiences and relate them to who wanted war with Great Britain in the War of 1812.
4.) Relate how regional economic specialization, especially the demands of cultivating cotton, shaped settlement patterns and the national and international economy.
5.) Explain how the early development of the transportation revolution and a market economy, exemplified by the efforts to attempt a unified national economy under the American System, linked the North and Midwest more closely than either was linked to the South.
6.) Explain and give examples of Judicial Nationalism. How important was the Supreme Ct.s role in expanding the power of the national government over the states during the Marshall Ct.?
7.) Evaluate the relative importance of the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy in the debate over relationship of the federal government with the states.
8.) How does the American System compare to the policies of Hamilton's financial plan?
9.) Link the upsurge in nationalism following the War of 1812 with Judicial Nationalism.
10.) Explain the growing controversy over the expansion of slavery into the Louisiana territory. Was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 a turning point in the relations between the North and the South?
11.) How important is the War of 1812 to America's quest to dominate the North American continent.
12.) What were the military and diplomatic factors that resulted in the Treaty of Ghent?
13.) Why did the War of 1812 contribute to the demise of the Federalist Party? Why did the Federalists in particular and the New England states in general oppose the War of 1812?
14.) Explain as many instances as you can that illustrate an evolving American identity 1800-1824.
15.) Is Nationalism or Sectionalism the more dominant viewpoint during the years 1816-1824?
16.) How did westward migration effect the American economy, politics and society 1816-1824?
17.) Evaluate the following statement, "Europe's problems became America's opportunities during the time period of 1800-1824.
18.) What were the factors that led to the issuance of the Monroe Doctrine?
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Chapter 13 Focus Questions:
1.) Assess how the Democrat and Whig parties in the 1830s were created to reflect and promote the agendas of various constituencies.
2.)Analyze how the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy was accompanied by debates over federal power, the relationship between the National Gov't and the State Gov'ts and the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens.
3.)Assess how various American groups and individuals initiated, championed, and/or resisted the expansion of territory and/or gov't powers.
4.) Emphasize the significance of the evolution of American party politics during this period with the formation of the Whig party.
5.) What personal traits and political positions made the adm. of JQA so difficult?
6.) What was the effect of territorial expansion on the American electorate in this time period?
7.) Analyze how emerging conceptions of national identity and democratic ideals shaped value systems, gender roles, and cultural movements in the 19th century.
8.) Emphasize the significance of regional concerns, economic interests and the role of state's rights and federal authority in the debate over the tariffs of 1828, 1832, and 1833.
9.) Discuss the acceleration of efforts by state governments and the federal gov't to remove Native Americans by legislation, treaty, and force to areas west of the Mississippi river.
10.) Analyze the motives behind, and results of, economic, military, and diplomatic initiatives aimed at expanding U.S. power and territory 1800-1860.
11.) How did presidential campaigns change from 1824-1840?
12.) Why did Jackson not like the bank? How did the ending of the Second National Bank lead to the Financial Panic of 1837? What were the effects of the panic on average Americans?
13.) How did American settlement of Texas and subsequent struggle for Texas independence from Mexico reflect ongoing social and political debates in the United States during this period?
14.) What led to a unique Texas identity and what impact did this identity have on the U.S. once Texas became a state?
15.) How have historians interpretations of Andrew Jackson and his legacy changed over time?
Chapter 14 Focus Questions
1.)How did a global market and communication and transportation revolutions lead to dramatic shifts in the nature of agriculture and manufacturing?
2.)How did regional economic specialization shape settlement patterns and the national economy?
3.)How did the economic changes caused by the market revolution effect migration patterns, gender and family relations, and the distribution of political power?
4.)How did the desire for access to Western resources lead to environmental transformation of the region, new economic activities, and increased settlement in lands forcibly taken from Native Americans?
5.)Define the new types of labor systems and explain the competing ideas behind them. How did these competing ideas contribute to growing sectionalism?
6.)Analyze the role of environmental factors in contributing to regional economic and political identities in the 19th century and how they affected the coming Civil War.
7.)Explain how changes in numbers and sources of international migrants in the 19th century altered the ethnic and social makeup of the country.
8.)What was the impact of Irish immigration on American politics in the 19th century? What was there daily life like? How did Roman Catholicism help and hinder the Irish?
9.)Analyze the role of economic, political, social and ethnic factors on the formation of regional identities in the U.S. in the 19th century.
10.)What stereotypes do you find for both Germans and Irish in this era? Compare their experiences in this time period.
11.)Why did the North industrialize during this period and how did the South contribute to it?
12.)Explain how and why different labor systems developed, persisted and changed from 1800-1860.
13.)How might the sewing machine change American life? Make sure to emphasize the growing involvement of women in early factories and address the cult of domesticity.
14.)How did the steel plow and reaper transform American agriculture?
15.) Discuss how the transportation revolution-roads, canals, railroads and steamboats accelereated westward migration.
16.) Connect the transportation revolution with the market revolution and discuss their impacts on the American economy.
1.) Assess how the Democrat and Whig parties in the 1830s were created to reflect and promote the agendas of various constituencies.
2.)Analyze how the nation's transformation to a more participatory democracy was accompanied by debates over federal power, the relationship between the National Gov't and the State Gov'ts and the rights and responsibilities of individual citizens.
3.)Assess how various American groups and individuals initiated, championed, and/or resisted the expansion of territory and/or gov't powers.
4.) Emphasize the significance of the evolution of American party politics during this period with the formation of the Whig party.
5.) What personal traits and political positions made the adm. of JQA so difficult?
6.) What was the effect of territorial expansion on the American electorate in this time period?
7.) Analyze how emerging conceptions of national identity and democratic ideals shaped value systems, gender roles, and cultural movements in the 19th century.
8.) Emphasize the significance of regional concerns, economic interests and the role of state's rights and federal authority in the debate over the tariffs of 1828, 1832, and 1833.
9.) Discuss the acceleration of efforts by state governments and the federal gov't to remove Native Americans by legislation, treaty, and force to areas west of the Mississippi river.
10.) Analyze the motives behind, and results of, economic, military, and diplomatic initiatives aimed at expanding U.S. power and territory 1800-1860.
11.) How did presidential campaigns change from 1824-1840?
12.) Why did Jackson not like the bank? How did the ending of the Second National Bank lead to the Financial Panic of 1837? What were the effects of the panic on average Americans?
13.) How did American settlement of Texas and subsequent struggle for Texas independence from Mexico reflect ongoing social and political debates in the United States during this period?
14.) What led to a unique Texas identity and what impact did this identity have on the U.S. once Texas became a state?
15.) How have historians interpretations of Andrew Jackson and his legacy changed over time?
Chapter 14 Focus Questions
1.)How did a global market and communication and transportation revolutions lead to dramatic shifts in the nature of agriculture and manufacturing?
2.)How did regional economic specialization shape settlement patterns and the national economy?
3.)How did the economic changes caused by the market revolution effect migration patterns, gender and family relations, and the distribution of political power?
4.)How did the desire for access to Western resources lead to environmental transformation of the region, new economic activities, and increased settlement in lands forcibly taken from Native Americans?
5.)Define the new types of labor systems and explain the competing ideas behind them. How did these competing ideas contribute to growing sectionalism?
6.)Analyze the role of environmental factors in contributing to regional economic and political identities in the 19th century and how they affected the coming Civil War.
7.)Explain how changes in numbers and sources of international migrants in the 19th century altered the ethnic and social makeup of the country.
8.)What was the impact of Irish immigration on American politics in the 19th century? What was there daily life like? How did Roman Catholicism help and hinder the Irish?
9.)Analyze the role of economic, political, social and ethnic factors on the formation of regional identities in the U.S. in the 19th century.
10.)What stereotypes do you find for both Germans and Irish in this era? Compare their experiences in this time period.
11.)Why did the North industrialize during this period and how did the South contribute to it?
12.)Explain how and why different labor systems developed, persisted and changed from 1800-1860.
13.)How might the sewing machine change American life? Make sure to emphasize the growing involvement of women in early factories and address the cult of domesticity.
14.)How did the steel plow and reaper transform American agriculture?
15.) Discuss how the transportation revolution-roads, canals, railroads and steamboats accelereated westward migration.
16.) Connect the transportation revolution with the market revolution and discuss their impacts on the American economy.
andrew_jackson_c_and_es.pdf |
Chapter 15 Focus Questions
1.) Discuss and evaluate how larger numbers of Americans in the 19th century began struggling with how to match democratic ideals to political institutions and social realities.
2.) Analyze how the Second Great Awakening and the idea of Perfectionism foster the rise of voluntary organizations to promote religious and secular reforms.
3.) Explain how and provide examples of new voices for national identity challenging tendencies to cling to regional identities in the 19th century.
4.) Explain how and provide examples of various groups that developed distinctive cultures reflecting their own interests and experiences.
5.) Provide examples of a new national culture emerging from Americans producing art, literature, and architecture.
6.)Emphasize how the French revolution ideals, deism, and American religion contributed to the 19th century belief in perfectionism.
7.) Identify the religious and social movements associated with the "Burned-Over District" of Western New York, the key individuals associated with each and their main beliefs.
8.) Discuss Mormonism as a manifestation of American cultural and religious values and consider persecutions of the group and their conflicts with the U.S. government.
9.) What are the key characteristics of American education in the 19th century and connect them to Horace Mann, and to other reform movements.
10.) Discuss the effects of reform movements on public policy in America during the antebellum period.
11.) Explore the origins of temperance in America and tie the movement to the legislation of morality and the Second Great Awakening.
12.) Discuss the development of the women's rights movement in the antebellum period and link the movement to the emerging conceptions of national identity and democratic ideals.
13.) Assess the impact of European ideas and immigrants on reform movements in America.
14.) How did new styles of dress symbolize broader social change?
15.) How do American achievements in pure sciences and research compare to successes in applied science and invention? What might account for the differences in output in these fields?
16.) Why did American pubic buildings in this era incorporate so many Greek and Roman elements?
17.) Discuss the influence of art and literature on reform movements in the 19th century. Pay particular attention to the role of Transcendentalism in the abolitionist movement and in the women's rights movement.
18.) Identify the beliefs of the transcendentalist movement and how did they influence other reform movements of this period.
19.) Why did the writings of Thoreau influence Martin Luther King, Jr. so much?
20.) Identify prominent American writers of this period and at least one of their major works and explain why they are enduring and still read today.
21.) Compare the historical outlooks of historians from the 19th century to 20th century historians. To what extent does each group reflect its own period and culture?
1.) Discuss and evaluate how larger numbers of Americans in the 19th century began struggling with how to match democratic ideals to political institutions and social realities.
2.) Analyze how the Second Great Awakening and the idea of Perfectionism foster the rise of voluntary organizations to promote religious and secular reforms.
3.) Explain how and provide examples of new voices for national identity challenging tendencies to cling to regional identities in the 19th century.
4.) Explain how and provide examples of various groups that developed distinctive cultures reflecting their own interests and experiences.
5.) Provide examples of a new national culture emerging from Americans producing art, literature, and architecture.
6.)Emphasize how the French revolution ideals, deism, and American religion contributed to the 19th century belief in perfectionism.
7.) Identify the religious and social movements associated with the "Burned-Over District" of Western New York, the key individuals associated with each and their main beliefs.
8.) Discuss Mormonism as a manifestation of American cultural and religious values and consider persecutions of the group and their conflicts with the U.S. government.
9.) What are the key characteristics of American education in the 19th century and connect them to Horace Mann, and to other reform movements.
10.) Discuss the effects of reform movements on public policy in America during the antebellum period.
11.) Explore the origins of temperance in America and tie the movement to the legislation of morality and the Second Great Awakening.
12.) Discuss the development of the women's rights movement in the antebellum period and link the movement to the emerging conceptions of national identity and democratic ideals.
13.) Assess the impact of European ideas and immigrants on reform movements in America.
14.) How did new styles of dress symbolize broader social change?
15.) How do American achievements in pure sciences and research compare to successes in applied science and invention? What might account for the differences in output in these fields?
16.) Why did American pubic buildings in this era incorporate so many Greek and Roman elements?
17.) Discuss the influence of art and literature on reform movements in the 19th century. Pay particular attention to the role of Transcendentalism in the abolitionist movement and in the women's rights movement.
18.) Identify the beliefs of the transcendentalist movement and how did they influence other reform movements of this period.
19.) Why did the writings of Thoreau influence Martin Luther King, Jr. so much?
20.) Identify prominent American writers of this period and at least one of their major works and explain why they are enduring and still read today.
21.) Compare the historical outlooks of historians from the 19th century to 20th century historians. To what extent does each group reflect its own period and culture?