Constitution Test II Study Guide
November 7/8 (Day 2)
- Know 20 of the 26 amendments (does not matter which 20 you know)
- What are some of the differences between Democrats & Republicans?
- What are the Civil War amendments?
- What are the Progressive Era amendments?
- Federalism means the powers divided and shared between the national & state governments. What are two powers that state governments have that the federal government does not?
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Welcome to the Early American Republic!
- Pre Q: How difficult do you think it was for G Dubbs to be the first president?
- Based on the reading, what are four 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 paragraph why you agree with this statement based on the reading and the flick.
- Washington warned the nation that political factions would divide the nation and to be prepared for this division. Why do you think Washington was concerned about this? Explain two differences between the Federalists & the Democratic Republicans.
- Which issue do you think was the most significant issue that separated the political parties?
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- Why do you think Adams had a tough time as president, both entering the office and during office?
- 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?