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In response to the economic crisis of the mid-1780s, what measures did Congress and the states take?
In response to the economic crisis of the mid-1780s, what measures did Congress and the states take? Were these measures likely to succeed if given time? Why or why not?
Does Madison and Monroe's support for the American System suggest that the Federalist Party disappea
Does Madison and Monroe's support for the American System suggest that the Federalist Party disappeared in part because the Jeffersonian Republicans had adopted much of the Hamiltonian program? Why was it adopted? Explain.
Jefferson's idea that a republic defined by the citizens having concern for community well-being or
Jefferson's idea that a republic defined by the citizens having concern for community well-being or civic virtue could be achieved by a policy of national expansion was correct. Do you agree with Jefferson's idea? Explain.
For a time, the ratification of the Constitution seemed in doubt. How likely was its defeat? Trace
For a time, the ratification of the Constitution seemed in doubt. How likely was its defeat? Trace the history of the process of ratification, and explain what measures the Constitution's proponents took to ensure its ratification.
What was the purpose of the Quebec Act, what were its provisions, and why did the American colonists
What was the purpose of the Quebec Act, what were its provisions, and why did the American colonists view this measure, which did not directly affect them, as a threat to their liberties?
In the history of the westward movement, why would land speculators be able to do well. Did they ex
In the history of the westward movement, why would land speculators be able to do well. Did they exploit settlers? Consider the provisions of the Land Act of 1820.
Many British colonists who remained loyal to England fled to Canada during and after the American Re
Many British colonists who remained loyal to England fled to Canada during and after the American Revolution and settled in the Maritime Provinces or Upper Canada. Why were they discouraged by the British from settling in Quebec, and why might they have found Quebec undesirable?
During the Washington Administration, the new government faced a number of challenges to its authori
During the Washington Administration, the new government faced a number of challenges to its authority. Name three and explain why each was a challenge.
Why was the United States so dedicated to the concept of neutral rights? What were the principle ec
Why was the United States so dedicated to the concept of neutral rights? What were the principle economic and national sovereignty reasons to support this concept? Explain.
Identify the major problems facing the Second Continental Congress when it convened in the spring of
Identify the major problems facing the Second Continental Congress when it convened in the spring of 1775, and explain the ways the delegates attempted to resolve them.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to protect American liberty. Because it was at war, did the
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed to protect American liberty. Because it was at war, did the Adams administration need to be protected from public criticism? Or was it more important to protect the public's right to criticize the government? By passing the Alien and Sedition Acts, did Congress attack and reduce liberty in the name of protecting it?
Although the United States has claimed a tradition of social egalitarianism, the British colonies in
Although the United States has claimed a tradition of social egalitarianism, the British colonies in North America, like those of the Spanish and the French, contained a caste system. How did the British caste system differ from that of the Spanish and French, and how did this difference affect later arguments for egalitarianism?
Was the War of 1812 a war of necessity or a war of choice? Consider the Americans' reasons for war,
Was the War of 1812 a war of necessity or a war of choice? Consider the Americans' reasons for war, their disagreements about the war, the situation at the time war was declared, and the course of the war. Did the United States make the right decision by going to war? Explain
Prosperity in the New World depended on access to land and labor. How did aspiring colonists fulfil
Prosperity in the New World depended on access to land and labor. How did aspiring colonists fulfill these needs and what were the consequences to Native peoples?
American newspapers became important in the late eighteenth century. Should they have been held acc
American newspapers became important in the late eighteenth century. Should they have been held accountable, as they were, for expressing partisan views and engaging in political debate? Explain what happened in the 1790s and why this issue became so heated. What principle is at stake and why is it important?
The United States went to war against Britain in 1812. Why? Trace the history of the major develop
The United States went to war against Britain in 1812. Why? Trace the history of the major developments from 1805 to 1812, and explain the causes of the war and why the nation divided badly over the issue.
