HIST 1301
N. A. Biehler
STUDY GUIDE
Unit 3 Learning Objectives
Chapter 8 – The New Nation Takes Form 1775-1789
1.
Evaluate George Washington's strengths and weaknesses as president and his
importance to the establishment of the new government.
2.
Describe how Congress created a federal court system.
3.
Compare and contrast the diverging views of Hamilton and Jefferson and discuss
the impact of those views on the development of political parties.
4.
Explain Hamilton's financial plans for the new nation and discuss the arguments
for and against his plans, including the purpose of a national bank.
5.
Describe Washington's belief concerning America's involvement with other
nations.
6.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of John Adams as president.
7.
Discuss foreign affairs in Adams' administration, including the XYZ Affair and
American response.
8.
Explain the intent and results of the Alien and Sedition Acts, as well as the
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions.
9.
Summarize the accomplishments of the Federalists and explain the factors which
contributed to their downfall.
10.
Explain the description of the election of 1800 as a "peaceful revolution."
Chapter 9 – Republican Ascendancy 1800-1824
1.
Describe the condition and advances of the American economy in this era.
2.
List the goals of Jefferson as President and evaluate his success in accomplishing
them.
3.
Explain the circumstances and consequences of the Louisiana Purchase, include
a discussion of Lewis & Clark's expedition to the northwest.
4.
Discuss the background, results, and importance of the Marbury v. Madison
decision.
5.
Discuss the sources of political dissension which plagued Jefferson.
6.
Discuss the foreign policy of Jefferson and Madison leading up to the War of
1812 and account for the failure of the policy. What causes can be determined
for the war?
7.
Discuss the details, importance and conclusion of the War of 1812.
8.
Discuss the reasons for the complete demise of the Federalist Party during the
period.
9.
Examine the increasing role of women in the New Republic.
10.
Develop the main issues of sectional disturbance tha accompanied the Missouri
Compromise. What were the terms of the Compromise.
11.
Explain the impact of the Monroe Doctrine.
Chapter 10 – The Expanding Republic 1815-1840
1.
Analyze Andrew Jackson's personality traits and reputation to determine why he
was considered a "man of the people."
2.
Summarize the states' rights crisis and the tariff and nullification issue.
3.
Discuss Jackson's role in continuing U.S. policy for Indian removal from eastern
lands.
4.
Discuss the fight over the U.S. Bank, why Jackson vetoed it, and his subsequent
effort to control speculators with the Specie Circular.
5.
Discuss the emergence of the Whig Party and their role in opposition to Jackson.
6.
Determine the causes for the Depression of 1837 and the unsuccessful steps
taken by Van Buren to ease the economic situation.
7.
Explain the disaster for the Whig Party with Harrison's election and subsequent
death in office.
8.
Determine the factors that caused the Second Great Awakening.
9.
Show the significance of the Second Great Awakening in fostering a reform
movement.
10.
Describe the "Cult of True Womanhood" and determine what part industrialism
played in the development of the Cult.
11.
Discuss the conflicts within the abolition movement concerning immediate
versus gradual emancipation and women's rights.
9.
Analyze the circumstances that contributed to poor health among slaves,
including punishments.
CHAPTER 11 – The Free North and West 1840-1860
1.
Discuss the importance of the railroad to western expansion.
2.
Describe inventions and other technology that contributed to the Industrial
Revolution.
3.
What were the primary reasons and sources of immigrants to the United States
between 1840 and 1860?
4.
Describe the events and factors which led to the women's rights movement, and
evaluate the results of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848.
5.
What were the main purposes of the utopian communities of the period.
6.
Know the causes, events and heroes of the Texas Revolution.
7.
Analyze the factors delaying Texas annexation into the Union.
8.
Trace the Mormon Church's trek to Utah.
9.
Analyze the successes and failures of Polk's administration.
10.
Discuss the election of 1844 in terms of candidates, issues and outcome.
11.
Know the main tenets of the concept of Manifest Destiny.
12.
Summarize the causes, events and outcomes of the Mexican War.