Period 4: 18001848
Topic/Objective: The new republic struggled to
define and extend democratic ideals in the face of
rapid economic, territorial, and demographic
changes.
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Essential Questions: 1. Analyze the role of economic, political, social, and ethnic factors on the formation of
regional identities in the U.S. 2. Explain how and why major party systems and political alignments arose and have
changed throughout the early Republic. 3. Analyze how arguments over the meaning and interpretation of the
Constitution affect politics in the early Republic.
Vocabulary:
Hammering Out a Federal Republic: 2 political factions, followers and beliefs
The Political Crisis of the 1790’s: Hamilton v. Jefferson
The Federalists Implement the Constitution: expansion of political participation
Leading Party:
How was the VP elected? (different than today)
Devising the New Government: Washington’s Cabinet – positions and people
Judiciary Act of 1789
Draw a graphic illustration of the court structure as prescribed by Judiciary Act
The Bill of Rights: Father of the Bill of Rights
Fundamental Rights that were protected – list the right AND ONE REASON why that right was
listed in the Bill of Rights (Think back to pre-Revolution times)
Federalism
Hamilton’s Financial Program: Importance of Alexander Hamilton
Interest-bearing
security
Public Credit: Redemption and Assumption: redemption plan of Hamtilton
Why?
Who will reap the benefits?
Why would Patrick Henry say this would prove “fatal to the existence of American liberty?”
Assumption of state debt
The bargain struck by Hamilton
Hamilton called the debt a “national blessing” and claimed this would bind the nation
together, in your opinion, why would he believe that?
Charter
Creating a National Bank: Structure and purposes of the Bank of the US
Specie
Jefferson & Madison v Hamilton
“Elastic Clause”
Strict interpretation
Loose interpretation
Article I, Section 8
Raising Revenue Through Tariffs: Whiskey Tax
Purpose of tariffs on foreign imports
Successes of Hamilton’s plan
Yeoman farmer
Jefferson’s Agrarian Vision: 2 parties and leaders
Why would Northerners support Hamilton while Southerners support Jefferson?
Proclamation of
Neutrality
The French Revolution Divides Americans: Economic effects of French Revolution in US
Ideological Politics: Ideological split in U.S.
Whiskey Rebellion & Washington’s Response
Why is the outcome of the Whiskey Rebellion significant? * (Think back to Shay’s Rebellion)
Jay’s Treaty: Pros & Cons of Jay’s Treaty
The overall effect of Jay’s Treaty
The Haitian Revolution: Impact on the United States
Toussaint
L’Ouverture
View of Adams v. Jefferson
The Rise of Political Parties: 2 parties
What spurred the split?
Federalist supporters:
Republican supporters:
Winner of 1796 Election:
First Party System
Maritime war
XYZ Affair – You will need to do some research for the background of this – while the event itself is
insignificant, the effect is had on Adam’s presidency is substantial.
The Naturalization, Alien, and Sedition Acts of 1798: Why did Adams pass these laws?
Naturalization Act
Alien
Alien Act
Sedition
Sedition Act
In your opinion are these acts unconstitutional? Which one seems most “Un-American?”
Madison and Jefferson battle the Acts The Revolution of 1800 Offer an analysis of the problems circulating around the election; include
the major candidates
3/5 rule
Does the election map of 1800 hold true to the Federalist/Republican supporters as described
earlier in the chapter?
Why did Jefferson declare the election of 1800 a “revolution”?
A Republican Empire is Born 2 views of the Indian problem
Little Turtle
Sham Treaties and Indian Lands fate of the Iroquois
Battle of Fallen
Timbers
The Treaty of Greenville – terms and year of treaty
Effects
Assimilation Rejected How does the attempted assimilation of the Native Americans change their
social and economic structures?
Southern Migrants How did the structure of the land sales lead to a class society?
Cumberland Gap
Who moved into the areas surrounding the Gulf of Mexico? Why?
Exodus from New England Where did the New Englanders migrate to?
Innovation on Eastern Farms – How did the migration effects the eastern farmers
Factors that led to a booming economy
Virginia Dynasty
The Jefferson Presidency foreign troubles
John Marshall
Judiciary Act of 1801 (purpose)
Midnight appointees
(midnight judges)
Bank of the United
States
*Marbury v. Madison (1803) – You need to research this case – know the major players and the
issue surrounding the case. This is an extremely important case!!!!
Jefferson’s reversal of Federalists policies
Albert Gallatin
Jefferson and the West Pinckney’s Treaty (importance of)
Jefferson’s action to make land more affordable
The Louisiana Purchase How do the actions of Napoleon affect President Jefferson?
Why did Napoleon offer to sell LA?
Strict v. Loose interpretation of the Constitution (how does the LA purchase apply to this
argument?)
How do the actions of Jefferson reflect his vision for America?
Secessionist Schemes How did the LA purchase contribute to sectionalism?
Brief history of Aaron Burr –
Lewis and Clark Meet the Mandans and Sioux Purposes of the expedition
Impressment
Chesapeake
Conflict in the Atlantic and the West Actions of French and British militaries
The Embargo Act of 1807 Why? Effects?
Western War Hawks Who are Tecumseh and The Prophet?
Actions of these brothers?
Role of England?
Causes of the War of 1812 (Second War for Independence) Do research outside of the textbook
Why did the New England Federalists oppose the war?
Henry Clay
Why would this war be called the Second War for Independence?
John C. Calhoun
Federalists Oppose the War Demands of the Hartford Convention
Peace Overtures and a Final Victory Reasons Britain seeks peace
Demands of American commissioners
Andrew Jackson
Armistice with Treaty of Ghent
Battle of New Orleans
The Federalist Legacy – Political shifts due to the war (important!!)
Judicial Review
Marshall’s Federalist Law John Marshall and his tenure on Supreme Court
McCullough v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Fletcher v. Peck
Dartmouth College v. Woodward
The Diplomacy of John Quincy Adams – role under Monroe
Rush-Bagot Treaty
Adams-Onis Treaty
Monroe Doctrine
“Era of Good
Feelings”
Summary:
Explain how and why major party systems and political alignments arose and have changed
throughout the early Republic. Consider the core beliefs and values of each political party
and how those beliefs changed over time. (CCOT)