"There are two types of education. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live..."

--John Adams

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Week 15 & Welcome back from Thanksgiving! Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2k22

Welcome back from Thanksgiving!

James Madison, James Monroe, & JQA 
Pres Projects due Friday, Dec 2!

Day 1 & 2
In Class:  The War of 1812 -- Answering the three Q's

Essential Q’s

  1. What were some contributing factors to the  War of 1812?

  2. How was the War of 1812 a completely different war than the Revolutionary  War?  Provide three examples.

  3. After reading about the War of 1812, write two paragraphs that explain the important people & events of the War of 1812.



The Greatest Battle Footage of ALL TIME!

Day 3 & 4
In Class: James Monroe & John Quincy Adams' presidencies!
  1. What were the main issues during James Monroe’s presidency?
  2. What were the details of Henry Clay’s American system? Does it sound like a good idea? Why/why not?
  3. Explain the details of the Mizzouri Compromise and whether you think it was a good compromise. Why was it good/bad? How is slavery dividing the nation?
  4. What was the main point of the Monroe Doctrine? Does the US have the authority/power to make such a statement? Do you think the United States sorta acts like this now in foreign policy?
  5. Explain whether you think General Andrew Jackson abused his power when he went into Florida?
  1. Explain the circumstances of how John Quincy Adams won the Election of 1824.
  2. What were some of JQA’S goals as president?
John Quincy Adams!