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| | '''Read the lecture and then answer 6 out of the following 8 questions''': | | '''Read the lecture and then answer 6 out of the following 8 questions''': |
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| − | 1. Articles of Confederation question. | + | 1. Identify two of the biggest weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. |
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| − | 2. Founding Fathers' question - perhaps ask about their religious beliefs? | + | 2. Other than George Washington, who do you think was the most influential Founding Father? |
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| − | 3. Constitutional Convention question. | + | 3. The Constitutional Convention: describe the "what, when, where, and how" about it. |
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| − | 4. What is an example of George Washington's leadership? Explain. | + | 4. Give an example of George Washington's leadership. Explain. |
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| − | 5. | + | 5. "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports." From where is that quote taken, and what does it mean to you? |
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| − | 6. | + | 6. Describe two important aspects of the Northwest Ordinance. |
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| | 7. President John Adams was only a one-term president. Why? | | 7. President John Adams was only a one-term president. Why? |
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| | Answer three out of the following questions (in addition to the questions above): | | Answer three out of the following questions (in addition to the questions above): |
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| − | H1. Would you have been an Anti-Federalist with respect to the Constitution? | + | H1. Would you have been an Anti-Federalist with respect to the Constitution? Discuss. |
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| | H2. Do you think States have the power of "nullification" with respect to laws passed by Congress? Discuss in the context of the Alien & Sedition Acts. | | H2. Do you think States have the power of "nullification" with respect to laws passed by Congress? Discuss in the context of the Alien & Sedition Acts. |
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| − | H3. | + | H3. Farmers versus bankers: explain why inflation helps one rather than the other. |
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| | H4. | | H4. |
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| − | H5. | + | H5. Write about any issue related to this week's lecture. |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |