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Revision as of 18:54, September 30, 2008
American History Homework Four
Instructor: Andy Schlafly
Read the lecture and answer these questions:
1. What was the "Revolution of 1800"?
2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain.
3. Explain how the War of 1812 ended.
4. Describe what you liked about the Monroe Administration.
5. Explain what is meant by Jacksonian Democracy.
6. Explain what the Marshall Court is known for.
7. Explain the cartoon, provide an approximate date, and describe the likely viewpoint of the cartoonist:
The text in the cartoon from left to right is:
- John Bull: Pray Mr Bruin try if you can make up this little Difference between us-The Wasps and Hornets have Stung me so hard I wish I had never disturbed their Nests.
- Columbia: I thank you Mr Bruin but I cannot trust the Bull. 'Tho he has promised to draw his HORNS he must be safe bound to the Stake before I treat with him.
- Bruin: Let me unite your hands Madam-Johny and I have been very friendly since I sent him my Fleet to take care of----
Honors Questions
Answer three out of the following questions (in addition to the questions above):
H1. Jefferson seems to receive better treatment by historians than he deserves. Why?
H2. Explain the impact of the War of 1812 on the Federalist Party.
H3. Discuss any debate topic or mystery related to 1800-1840.
H4. How did the North and South feel about tariffs, and why?
H5. How did slavery begin to affect other constitutional rights, such as freedom of speech? Do you see an issue today having a similar effect on other rights?