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--John Adams

Friday, October 22, 2021

Week 11: Oct. 25-29, 2k21

How to do a Presidential Project!
Day 1
In Class:  James Madison and the War of 1812
  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?
  3. After reading about the War of 1812, explain in two paragraphs the important people, events, and results of the War of 1812.
The BEST National Anthem EVER!!!

The Battle of New Orleans - January 1815

HW:  James Madison Q's due by Day 2

Day 2
In Class:  Monroe & JQA
James Monroe Disney Flick!
  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 now 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
John Quincy Adams - Disney
  1. How did the election of 1824 divide the nation and what were the results of this contentious election?
  2. Why do you think John Quincy Adams incapable of accomplishing much during his four years as president? (opinionated based on the reading)
The Industrial Revolution

Where do good ideas come from?
Why do we “invent” things?
What does “innovation” mean?
What are some great inventions & what makes them so great?
Are the effects of inventions always positive? What do you think of when you think of industry?
What was the impact of the inventions during America's First Industrial Revolution?



Day 4
In Class:  Introduce Andrew Jackson's presidency and then Presidential Project work day! --
Watch the following flick and read pages 1-5 by Monday


Be ready to talk about Andrew Jackson on Monday!



HW:  Washington, Adams, and Jefferson Pres. Projects due Oct. 29!




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