American History Homework Three

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. State your view on any discussion topic or mystery concerning the period 1780-1800.

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):

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H5. Describe the response of Jefferson and Madison to the Alien & Sedition Acts. Do you agree with their approach?