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| | 1. Explain why the North supported higher tariffs, but the South opposed them. | | 1. Explain why the North supported higher tariffs, but the South opposed them. |
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| − | 2. What do you think was the single biggest reason why Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in 1800? Explain. | + | 2. Do you think States have the right to secede from (leave) the United States? Discuss, including a mention of "nullification doctrine." |
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| | 3. Who was the most politically conservative of the early presidents, after George Washington? Explain. | | 3. Who was the most politically conservative of the early presidents, after George Washington? Explain. |
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| | H1. I think we overpaid in buying the Louisiana Purchase, and that it was unconstitutional also. Do you agree? | | H1. I think we overpaid in buying the Louisiana Purchase, and that it was unconstitutional also. Do you agree? |
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| − | H2. Discuss the differences and future of the two political parties that existed in 1800. | + | H2. Pick your favorite political party from the lecture, and explain why. |
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| | H3. Discuss any debate topic or mystery related to 1800-1840. | | H3. Discuss any debate topic or mystery related to 1800-1840. |
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| − | H4. Would you have voted for Andrew Jackson for president? Explain. | + | H4. It is said that Andrew Jackson was the first modern president. Why, and would you have voted for him? |
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| | H5. Some issues are so divisive -- and so wrong -- that they cause infringement of other constitutional rights. Give a few examples from history, and today. | | H5. Some issues are so divisive -- and so wrong -- that they cause infringement of other constitutional rights. Give a few examples from history, and today. |