Day 1
In Class: Social discussion about the Constitution -- Taxes -- Social Reforms/Welfare -- Same-Sex and Gender issues...
HW: Study for Constitution Test tomorrow!
Day 2
In Class: Constitution Test!
HW: None!
Day 3
In Class: Welcome to the first years of the Republic! Washington's years! -- Washington's Cabinet -- Whiskey Rebellion -- Proclaiming Neutrality
- How difficult do you think it was for G Dubbs to be the first president?
- What made Washington such a great president?
- What were some struggles Washington faced as president?
- Why do you think it was important for Washington to personally put down the Whiskey Rebellion? Did he use too much force/power?
- Was it a good decision to remain neutral in 1793 between France and Britain? Why/Why not?
- Do you think G Dubbs was a good president? Why/Why not?
- What do you think the effects were after the formation of the first political parties and what is the largest stance that separated them?
- Why do you think Adams had a tough time as president?
- What happened between the United States & France during his presidency?
- How did Adams respond to the problem between France & the US after the XYZ Affair?
- What is impressment?
Day 4
In Class: John Adams and how to do a presidential project if finished with Adams' stuff...
- Why do you think Adams had a tough time as president?
- What happened between the United States & France during his presidency?
- How did Adams respond to the problem between France & the US after the XYZ Affair?
- What is impressment?