Historical Period 4(1786-1824)
Unit Three: The Republican Experiment (1781 to 1789)
Focus Objectives
Unit Four: Jeffersonian America and the “Era of Not- So- Good Feelings”(1800 – 1824)
This section relates to the rise of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency and period following the War of 1812 that has been branded with a true misnomer; The Era of Good Feelings during the Monroe Presidency. The basic reading for this chapter is Chapter 8 (pages 249, 255-258) and Chapter 9 in Possible Student Activities.
Focus Questions
Unit Three: The Republican Experiment (1781 to 1789)
Focus Objectives
- Evaluate the Articles of Confederation. What were its strengths and weakness? What evidence shows that early republicans envisioned state’s rights as the foundation of the national government? (POL-2,3) (CUL-2)
- Analyze the key events that led to the Constitutional Convention (POL-2,3)
- Examine the how the framers balanced the desires of the states vis á vis the new central government. How the framers handled (mishandled) the slavery issue. (POL-2,3) (CUL-2)
- Examine the ratification battle and basic strengths and weaknesses of both sides. (POL-2,3,5) (CUL-2
- Examine the parts of Hamilton’s Financial Plan and how it helped solidify the first political parties. (POL-2,3,5) (WTX-2,6)
- Examine American foreign policy (overseas and with Natives) during the early Republican Period. To what extent was it successful and where did it fall short? (WOR-3,6)
- Discuss the changing nature of society and culture in the early Republican period. (ID-1) (PEO-2,5) (ENV-3) (CUL-2
Unit Four: Jeffersonian America and the “Era of Not- So- Good Feelings”(1800 – 1824)
This section relates to the rise of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency and period following the War of 1812 that has been branded with a true misnomer; The Era of Good Feelings during the Monroe Presidency. The basic reading for this chapter is Chapter 8 (pages 249, 255-258) and Chapter 9 in Possible Student Activities.
Focus Questions
- Evaluate the Jefferson Administration based upon his goals and philosophies. Which acts directly reflect Jefferson’s political, social, and economic philosophies and where does he fall short. (ID-5) (POL-2,5)
- Explain Jefferson's motives in securing the Louisiana Purchase (WOR-3) (ENV-2) (PEO-2)
- Explain Jefferson’s Battles with John Marshall and the Judicial Branch. (POL-2,5)
- Evaluate American foreign policy and the deepening crisis with Britain and France during the Adams and Jefferson administrations. (WOR-3,4)
- Discuss the causes, events, and effects of the War of 1812. Was it American power that won the war or the sweep of events in Europe? (WOR-3,4)
- Outline the facts, rulings, and significance of important Supreme Court rulings and how each strengthened the power of the Federal government. (POL-2,3,5)
- Evaluate important foreign policy events of the Monroe Administration and explain how they reflect a growing sense of expansionism and Manifest Destiny. (WOR-3,4)
- Evaluate the statement that the Period from 1814 – 1824 could be called the “Era of Good Feelings.” Pay close attention to rising sectionalism and economic woes. (ID-2) (WXT2-3) (POL-2)
Student Activities
1. Read Chapter 8 and 9 in your textbook and define the vocabulary terms, answer the review and discussion questions.
*These can be found on the Notes Page
2. Getafive.com Videos- Towards the Constitution Parts 1, 2, 3; The New Republic Parts 1, 2,3; Jeffersonian Age Parts 1,2,3; Jeffersonian Age II; Madison 7 War of 1812 Part 1 & 2; Post 1812- Patriotism, Nationalism, Sectionalism Part 1 & 2.
Getafive.com
3. US Constitution Scavenger Hunt
CLICK HERE
4. Federalists Papers- Short Answer DBQ
CLICK HERE
5. Alexander Hamilton's Businessweek Article & Blog Post
CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE
BLOG POST
6.Washington’s Farewell Address Blog Post
BLOG POST
7. Rise of Political Parties Blog Post
BLOG POST
8. Alien & Sedition Acts Primary Source Activity
Read through the Alien and Sedition Act and answer the following questions:
Evaluate the Alien and Sedition Acts Questions to ponder:
9. War of 1812 Essay Specturm assignment
DOCUMENT
10. War of 1812 Short Answer
Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of Three of the following:
foreign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
11. Era of Good Feelings- DBQ
DOCUMENT
12. Missouri Compromise Textual Analysis
DOCUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read Chapter 8 and 9 in your textbook and define the vocabulary terms, answer the review and discussion questions.
*These can be found on the Notes Page
2. Getafive.com Videos- Towards the Constitution Parts 1, 2, 3; The New Republic Parts 1, 2,3; Jeffersonian Age Parts 1,2,3; Jeffersonian Age II; Madison 7 War of 1812 Part 1 & 2; Post 1812- Patriotism, Nationalism, Sectionalism Part 1 & 2.
Getafive.com
3. US Constitution Scavenger Hunt
CLICK HERE
4. Federalists Papers- Short Answer DBQ
CLICK HERE
5. Alexander Hamilton's Businessweek Article & Blog Post
CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE
BLOG POST
6.Washington’s Farewell Address Blog Post
BLOG POST
7. Rise of Political Parties Blog Post
BLOG POST
8. Alien & Sedition Acts Primary Source Activity
Read through the Alien and Sedition Act and answer the following questions:
Evaluate the Alien and Sedition Acts Questions to ponder:
- What were they? (alien and sedition)
- Why did they cause dispute between the Federalists and Republicans? (why didn’t the Republicans like the acts?)
- What were the threats to the country if the Acts weren’t passed? (why did the Federalists feel that these laws were alright to pass?)
- Were the alien and sedition acts Constitutional?
9. War of 1812 Essay Specturm assignment
DOCUMENT
10. War of 1812 Short Answer
Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of Three of the following:
foreign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
11. Era of Good Feelings- DBQ
DOCUMENT
12. Missouri Compromise Textual Analysis
DOCUMENT & INSTRUCTIONS