- Reading & watching flicks about George Washington, John Adams, & Thomas Jefferson's presidencies
Pre Q: How difficult do you think it was for G Dubbs to be the first president?
Based on the reading, what are three things that made Washington a great president?
Based on the reading, were three struggles/problems Washington faced as president?
Washington is considered a top 3 president by all presidential historians. Explain in a short paragraph why you think this is a true statement based on the reading and the flick.
What do you think the effects were after the formation of the first political parties and according to the chart what do you think is the biggest thing that creates division between the two parties - Federalist and Democratic-Republican?
Why do you think Adams had a tough time as president?
What is impressment & how did this affect the United States?
What was the purpose of the Alien & Sedition Acts passed because of the XYZ Affair?
How did the public respond to the Alien & Sedition Acts?