We're so close!...To Thanksgiving!
But, we got stuff to do...
We're looking at the Washington, Adams & Jefferson presidencies answering the following Q's
- 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?
- 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?
- What did Thomas Jefferson do to the size of the government when he entered office? Why do you think he did this?
- Explain two effects of the Louisiana Purchase. Did Jefferson have the authority/power to make this purchase? Do you think this was a good/bad decision by Thomas Jefferson? Explain your answer…
- What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
- How did Jefferson respond to the seizure of American ships? Do you think his response was a good idea or a 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.
How to do a Presidential Project