Day 1
In Class: Let us begin the Early Years of America -- Read the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson's presidencies Doc and watch the flicks below (also a few embedded in the doc) and answer the Q's below in your social studies journal for two HW grades. This is due by Day 2.
George Washington Disney Flick!
John Adams Disney Flick!
Thomas Jefferson in 60 Seconds Flick!
Answer the following Q's in your SS Journal based on the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson Doc. This is worth 2 HW grades based on accuracy.
- 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? Explain your answer.
- Was it a good decision to remain neutral in 1793 between France and Britain? Why/Why not?
- Washington is considered a top 3 president by all presidential historians. Explain in a short paragraph why this is a true statement based on the reading and the flick about G. Dubbs
- 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 happened between the United States & France during his presidency?
- What is impressment?
- How did Adams respond to the problem between France & the US after the XYZ Affair?
- What did Thomas Jefferson do to the size of the government when he entered office?
- Explain the effects of the Louisiana Purchase.
- What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition/Corps of Discovery and what did they do?
- What do you think was the most difficult thing about the Lewis and Clark Expedition/Corps of Discovery based on the two flicks and video podcast?
- What happened to the American boat, USS Chesapeake?
- What was the Embargo Act of 1807? Explain why the Embargo Act was both a good idea and bad idea?
- Do you think Thomas Jefferson was a good president? Explain why/why not and provide at least one example from the reading in your answer.
HW: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson Q's -- You have the first 15 minutes of Day 2 to work on this then we are going over it.
Day 2
In Class: 15 minutes in class to continue working on the Washington to Jefferson Q's...Begin going over the Q's
HW: None!
Day 3
In Class: Continue going over the Washington to Jefferson Q's -- Spend the remainder of class time working on the midterm study guide.
HW: Midterm study guide due Thursday, Dec. 17.