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2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain. | 2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain. | ||
| − | :... [B]ack then the Constitution was new. Perhaps because the men who wrote it were still alive, and still in power, taking a bit of liberty with it would be allowed. I'm not saying the Constitution is evolving, but right after a house is finished and the occupants move in is when the most projects need to be done. There were one or two things they forgot to put in the Constitution, and its best that they took care of them while it was still new. No one today can take liberty with the Constitution, or read between the lines, they weren't around when it was written. ( | + | :... [B]ack then the Constitution was new. Perhaps because the men who wrote it were still alive, and still in power, taking a bit of liberty with it would be allowed. I'm not saying the Constitution is evolving, but right after a house is finished and the occupants move in is when the most projects need to be done. There were one or two things they forgot to put in the Constitution, and its best that they took care of them while it was still new. No one today can take liberty with the Constitution, or read between the lines, they weren't around when it was written. (Steven M.) |
3. Identify a cause of the War of 1812. | 3. Identify a cause of the War of 1812. | ||
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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. | ||
| − | :Is it wrong for a politician to cut a deal with another politician like the "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Clay? Compromise is common in politics. If politicians never made deals very little would be accomplished. But bargains quickly become dishonest when men exclude a particular man or group to overcome him. During an election it is not moral to cut a deal in order to cause an outcome that the people voted against. ( | + | :Is it wrong for a politician to cut a deal with another politician like the "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Clay? Compromise is common in politics. If politicians never made deals very little would be accomplished. But bargains quickly become dishonest when men exclude a particular man or group to overcome him. During an election it is not moral to cut a deal in order to cause an outcome that the people voted against. (Steven M.) |
H4. How did the North and South feel about tariffs, and why? | H4. How did the North and South feel about tariffs, and why? | ||
Revision as of 22:46, October 9, 2008
1. What was the "Revolution of 1800"?
2. If you were the president, would you have approved the Louisiana Purchase? Explain.
- ... [B]ack then the Constitution was new. Perhaps because the men who wrote it were still alive, and still in power, taking a bit of liberty with it would be allowed. I'm not saying the Constitution is evolving, but right after a house is finished and the occupants move in is when the most projects need to be done. There were one or two things they forgot to put in the Constitution, and its best that they took care of them while it was still new. No one today can take liberty with the Constitution, or read between the lines, they weren't around when it was written. (Steven M.)
3. Identify a cause of the War of 1812.
4. Describe what you like most about the Monroe Administration.
5. Explain what is meant by "Jacksonian Democracy."
6. Explain what the Marshall Court is known for.
7. Identify the figures in the cartoon, provide an approximate date, and describe the likely viewpoint of the cartoonist:
The text in the cartoon from left to right (clockwise direction) 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
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.
- Is it wrong for a politician to cut a deal with another politician like the "corrupt bargain" between Adams and Clay? Compromise is common in politics. If politicians never made deals very little would be accomplished. But bargains quickly become dishonest when men exclude a particular man or group to overcome him. During an election it is not moral to cut a deal in order to cause an outcome that the people voted against. (Steven M.)
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 causing a similar infringement of the right to free speech?
