The Age of Jefferson
Enduring Understanding:
-How Thomas Jefferson’s policies affected the economic development of the United States.
-How the United States gained a respected role in world affairs.
Essential Questions:
What qualities make an effective leader?
How did culture and social institutions impact the development of early American governments of the U.S.?
How did conflicts arise during the development of early governments and how were they resolved?
How did economic issues impact the development of early institutions in the development of the U.S.?
What role did Geography play in the early development of our country?
Guiding Questions:
Section 1
Why would the Republicans want to remove the Federalist judges from the courts?
What checks do the other branches of government have on the Supreme Court?
Do you agree or disagree with Jefferson’s economic agreement?
Why was Marbury vs. Madison such an important case?
Section 2
Why might Jefferson fear the establishment of French colonies in the Louisiana territory?
How did the Louisiana Purchase effect the landscape of our country?
Why was it important to explore the Louisiana territory?
What reason do you think U.S. re-elected Jefferson?
Section 3
How did troubles with Great Britain and France lead to war?
How did France and Great Britain challenge the U.S.’s neutrality?
What steps did President Jefferson take to avoid war with France and Britain?
Why was British interference with American ships more serious than that of the French?
Section 4
How do you think American merchants responded to law opening trade to all nations?
What were two main reasons Americans were angry with Britain?
How did conflicts grow between Native Americans and settlers on the frontier?
Section 5
How did the War of 1812 affect the United States?
How did the outcome of the war affect the way Americans viewed themselves?
What challenges did the U.S. face when the war of 1812 began?
How did lack of communication have an effect during the war of 1812?