7 US History Student Name:_____________

Unit 9: The New Republic Period: ___________________

Time Period: 1790-1820

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

Electoral College Notes

What is the Electoral College?

How does the Electoral College Work?

What are “swing states”?

2

The Origins of American Politics Ch. 6 – Pathways to the Present

Section 1: p. 1745-179 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?

2. Why did some people oppose Hamilton’s plan?

3. Define STRICT CONSTRUCTION:

4. Define LOOSE CONSTRUCTION:

5. Why did President Washington choose to remain neutral in the French Revolution?

6. What was the cause and outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion?

CAUSE EFFECT

What was Jay’s Treaty?

BETWEEN WHOM? WHY? EFFECTS

7. Who opposed the Federalists and why?

p. 330 (Red)

p. 330 (Red)

(glossary Red)

(glossary Red)

p.334-335 (Red)

p. 331 (Red)

p. 336 (Red)

p. 338 (Red)

3

Section 2: p. 180-183 the Government Takes a New Course

8. What was the cause and effect of the following:

XYZ AFFAIR CAUSE XYZ AFFAIR EFFECT

ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS - CAUSE ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS - EFFECT

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 Jefferson won the ________________ vote, but did not win the majority of __________ votes. The ___________ of _____________ finally elected Jefferson president.

Why did Adams lose? Why did Jefferson win?

p.334-345(Red)

P.346-347 (Red)

p.347 (Red)

(Notes)

p. 347-348 (Red)

p. 347-348 (Red)

4

Jefferson’s victory was a victory for the __________________________.

Section 3 p. 184-188 The Jefferson Administration

How did Jefferson both reduce and expand the power of the national government. Reduced National Government Expanded National Government

9. What were the causes and effects of Judiciary Acts? Cause of Judiciary Acts Effect of the Judiciary Acts

10. Marbury v Madison

Marbury v Madison – Cause Marbury v Madison - Effect

Jefferson’s Embargo of 1807 – Causes Jefferson’s Embargo of 1807 - Effects

p. 356-359 (Red) p. 361-363 (Red)

p. 360 (Red) P. 360 (Red)

p. 360 (Red) p. 360 (Red)

p. 368-370 (Red) P. 371 (Red)

5

Section 5 – p. 192 - 196 - The War of 1812

War of 1812 – Cause War of 1812- Effects Key Battles

The Missouri Compromise

Missouri Comprise – Cause Missouri Compromise – Effect

p. 375 (Red) P. 381 (Red) P. 378-380 (Red)

p.403 (Red) p. 403 (Red)

6

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?

7

FEDERALISTS DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICANS

Wealthier People:

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:

8

FEDERALISTS DEMOCRATIC-REPUBLICANS

Supported Hamilton’s Financial Program:

Opposed Hamilton’s Financial Program:

Foreign Affairs:

Foreign Affairs:

1

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?

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

2

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 2nd 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 1806.

How long did it take them to return to St. Louis? _____________________________

How far had they traveled? (Total miles) ___________________________________

How long had they been gone? ___________________________________________

3

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. __________________________________________________________________

9

GEORGE WASHINGTON

WHISKEY REBELLION

HAMILTON’S FINANCIAL JEFFERSON v HAMILTON

PLAN

WASHINGTON’S FAREWELL ADDRESS

Federalism Spectrum 0______________________________________5_____________________________________10

Upheld State’s rights Upheld Federal Power

10

John Adams ALIEN & SEDITION ACTS

KENTUCKY & VIRGINIA XYZ AFFAIR RESOLUTIONS

JUDICIARY ACTS

Federalism Spectrum 0________________________________________5__________________________________________10 Upheld State’s rights Upheld Federal Power

11

THOMAS JEFFERSON ELECTION OF 1800

MARBURY v MADISON LOUISIANNA PURCHASE

EMBARGO ACT

Federalism Spectrum 0_______________________________________5_______________________________________10 Upheld State’s rights Upheld Federal Power

12

JAMES MADISON

WAR OF 1812

DARTMOUTH v WOODWARD McCULLOCH v MARYLAND

Federalism Spectrum 0________________________________________ 5_______________________________________10 Upheld State’s rights Upheld Federal Power

13

James Monroe MISSOURI COMPROMISE

MONROE DOCTRINE GIBBONS v OGDEN

Federalism Spectrum 0_________________________________________5_______________________________________10 Upheld State’s rights Upheld Federal Power

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)

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?

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?

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?

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.