The+New+Republic

Section 1 - Washington Becomes President

 * Opener**

Look at "The President's Cabinet" box on page 203 and identify the members of the cabinet of George Washington in the picture.
 * What is the cabinet?
 * What is the role of the cabinet in the executive department?
 * Which executive departments have been added since George Washington's cabinet?

**Activity 1 - The National Bank**
Interpret the chart on page 204 of Alexander Hamilton's economic plan.
 * Summarize**: How did Hamilton increase revenue?



**Activity 2 - Strict vs. Loose Constructionism**
In your own words define //strict constructionist// and //loose constructionist.//

**Activity 3 - Political Cartoon**
Create the dialogue for a political cartoon that will be given to you. Relate the topic of discussion in the cartoon to the debate of the National Bank.

**Activity 4 - Whiskey Rebellion**
Explain how the Whiskey Rebellion asserted the role of the federal government.
 * What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion? Describe the main cause and give three supporting details.

**Activity 1 - 2 Column Notes**

 * Take two column notes using pages 210-211 and pg. 214 to take notes on the challenges that were faced during the 1790s.
 * How might Jay's Treaty and Pinckney's Treaty have helped the United States remain neutral?



**Activity 2 - XYZ Affair**
Interpret the chart on p. 214 on //Reactions to the XYZ Affair.//
 * Identify cause and effect: How did the XYZ Affair lead to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Sections 3 and 4 - Jefferson's Presidency and The War of 1812
Complete the following map activity using the Nystrom atlas pg. 46-49.

Alexander Hamilton
1. List details - Who is Alexander Hamilton? 2. Read the Inside Story pg. 215 - How are Hamilton and Aaron Burr enemies? How does Burr feel about Hamilton? 3. We will watch the following Slam Poetry video about Alexander Hamilton. Answer the questions that are displayed on the board following the video. 4. Complete the Presidential Election of 1800 work sheet.

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__**MA Learning Standards:**__

A. the origins of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties in the 1790s B. the conflicting ideas of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton C. the Alien and Sedition Acts D. the Louisiana Purchase
 * USI.22** Summarize the major policies and political developments that took place during the presidencies of George Washington (1789-1797), John Adams (1797-1801), and Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809). (H, C)


 * USI.23** Analyze the rising levels of political participation and the expansion of suffrage in antebellum America. (H, C)


 * USI.25** Trace the influence and ideas of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and the importance of the doctrine of judicial review as manifested in Marbury v. Madison (1803). (H, C)

A. the War of 1812
 * USI.26** Describe the causes, course, and consequence of America's westward expansion and its growing diplomatic assertiveness. Use a map of North America to trace America's expansion to the Civil War, including the location of the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails. (H, E, G)