Unit 3 Essays
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1. Why did political parties emerge in the 1790s?
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During the Federalist Period, what were the
differences of opinion between Hamilton and Jefferson
with regard to political philosophies, economic
policies, and foreign policy?
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2. Evaluate the contribution of any two (three?) of
the following to the development of the United
States. (compare / contrast maybe)
a). Alexander Hamilton
b). John Adams
c). Thomas Jefferson
d). John Marshall
e). James Madison
f). James Monroe
g). Henry Clay (War Hawk, Am System, Broker
in Miss Comp, 1824 el / sec of state)
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3. To what extent did Jefferson’s election
victory in 1800 bring about a “Revolution”?
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4. Were the years from 1815 to 1828
(1824) really an “era of Good Feelings.”?
(see over)
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Could answer essay questions by
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1. Dealing with Good Feelings first, then with Bad
Or
2. Thematically, with paragraphs on
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Political,
Economic,
Judicial, and then
Social/Military/Cultural/Slavery in one paragraph
Show unity and then division…maybe unity for 4-5
years, then division
Planning
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For Wednesday, write out facts / concepts
lists, and 6 paragraph plans for each
essay. (1-4)