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American History Homework Three
Instructor: Andy Schlafly
These questions require at most one or a few sentences to answer; you do not always need to write complete sentences. Pay attention to reading the questions carefully and answering all of their parts.
1. Identify two weaknesses to the Articles of Confederation.
2. Identify the first three articles of the Constitution, and what each establishes.
3. Describe what you like about George Washington.
4. Describe the most important invention of the 1790s, and its political impact.
5. What is the point of this week's cartoon, and what was the significance of its point?
6. Describe two significant achievements of The Northwest Ordinance.
7. Describe John Adams' presidency.
Honors Questions
These questions require answers that are a bit longer than the answers above. Answer three out of the following questions (in addition to the questions above):
H1. Explain how George Washington's Farewell Address is relevant today.
H2. Do you think the Anti-Federalists had a good point?
H3. State your view on any discussion topic or mystery concerning the period 1780-1800.
H4. Contrast the handling of Shays' Rebellion with the handling of the Whiskey Rebellion, and whether you think a president is necessary.
H5. Describe the response of Jefferson and Madison to the Alien & Sedition Acts. Do you agree with their approach?