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Americans in the late eighteenth century founded a new government. Were they also developing a dist
Americans in the late eighteenth century founded a new government. Were they also developing a dist
Americans in the late eighteenth century founded a new government.  Were they also developing a distinctive American culture?  Was it influenced by the Revolution? Did it show that the principles of the Revolution had broader implications than having a republic controlled by a few?  Why and why not?  Explain.  Include at least three examples from three diffe
History   riptor   137   Asked 8 years ago
George Hay thought passions should be freely expressed and Thomas Jefferson supported Hay, arguing t
George Hay thought passions should be freely expressed and Thomas Jefferson supported Hay, arguing t
George Hay thought passions should be freely expressed and Thomas Jefferson supported Hay, arguing that "error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it."  But when people became passionate about an issue, do they remain open to reason or did they become closed-minded?  What happened in the 1790s?  Why were the Alien and Sedition Act
History   riptor   163   Asked 8 years ago
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 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?
History   riptor   134   Asked 8 years ago
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
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? 
History   riptor   132   Asked 8 years ago
In 1798, the United States entered into a Quasi-War with France. Why did this happen? Trace the ev
In 1798, the United States entered into a Quasi-War with France. Why did this happen? Trace the ev
In 1798, the United States entered into a Quasi-War with France.  Why did this happen?  Trace the events at home and abroad from 1793 to 1798 that contributed to this development and explain why the Adams administration took the action it did.
History   riptor   138   Asked 8 years ago
The framers of the Constitution opposed the idea of political parties. Why, then, did parties devel
The framers of the Constitution opposed the idea of political parties. Why, then, did parties devel
The framers of the Constitution opposed the idea of political parties.  Why, then, did parties develop in the 1790s and what were the differences between them?
History   riptor   162   Asked 8 years ago
Each of the first two American political parties contended that the other was a threat to the republ
Each of the first two American political parties contended that the other was a threat to the republ
Each of the first two American political parties contended that the other was a threat to the republic.  Why did they make that argument?
History   riptor   148   Asked 8 years ago
During Washington's Administration, several developments with the Indians, British, Spanish, and Ame
During Washington's Administration, several developments with the Indians, British, Spanish, and Ame
During Washington's Administration, several developments with the Indians, British, Spanish, and Americans, challenged the authority of the new government.  Explain these developments and how they were resolved.  Were the policies and solutions of the new United States government toward the Indians and its own citizens better than the imperial British government'
History   riptor   102   Asked 8 years ago
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 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.
History   riptor   131   Asked 8 years ago
What was the fundamental problem of the United States in dealing with the Indian peoples after the e
What was the fundamental problem of the United States in dealing with the Indian peoples after the e
What was the fundamental problem of the United States in dealing with the Indian peoples after the end of the War for Independence?
History   riptor   97   Asked 8 years ago
What was the biggest European development affecting international affairs in the 1790s and how did t
What was the biggest European development affecting international affairs in the 1790s and how did t
What was the biggest European development affecting international affairs in the 1790s and how did this influence American politics?
History   riptor   344   Asked 8 years ago
What were Hamilton's and Jefferson's two visions for the young United States? Was the position of o
What were Hamilton's and Jefferson's two visions for the young United States? Was the position of o
What were Hamilton's and Jefferson's two visions for the young United States?  Was the position of one more desirable than that of the other?  Explain.
History   riptor   96   Asked 8 years ago
What was the core financial problem of the United States when Hamilton became Secretary of the Treas
What was the core financial problem of the United States when Hamilton became Secretary of the Treas
What was the core financial problem of the United States when Hamilton became Secretary of the Treasury and what was his proposed solution?
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During Washington's administration, officials set many precedents. Name three.
During Washington's administration, officials set many precedents. Name three.
During Washington's administration, officials set many precedents.  Name three.
History   riptor   129   Asked 8 years ago
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
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.
History   riptor   121   Asked 8 years ago
The Constitutional Convention has been criticized for violating the congressional charge under which
The Constitutional Convention has been criticized for violating the congressional charge under which
The Constitutional Convention has been criticized for violating the congressional charge under which it met.  Is this criticism valid?  Consider the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, the roles they played, and what they proposed.  If the convention violated its charge, then was the result illegitimate?  Does it matter?  Explain.
History   riptor   95   Asked 8 years ago
At the Constitutional Convention, there were two primary divisions in terms of a difference of inter
At the Constitutional Convention, there were two primary divisions in terms of a difference of inter
At the Constitutional Convention, there were two primary divisions in terms of a difference of interests.  What were these two divisions, and which was more important?
History   riptor   153   Asked 8 years ago
What kind of people were most of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, and what did they f
What kind of people were most of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, and what did they f
What kind of people were most of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention, and what did they fear and want?
History   riptor   190   Asked 8 years ago
The first ten amendments to the Constitution were all adopted in 1791 and are known as
The first ten amendments to the Constitution were all adopted in 1791 and are known as
The first ten amendments to the Constitution were all adopted in 1791 and are known as
History   riptor   132   Asked 8 years ago
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?
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?
History   riptor   109   Asked 8 years ago
By the mid-1780s, the United States had incurred a huge debt from the revolution. Did the very natu
By the mid-1780s, the United States had incurred a huge debt from the revolution. Did the very natu
By the mid-1780s, the United States had incurred a huge debt from the revolution.  Did the very nature of the government under the Articles of Confederation contribute to the development of this problem and to the difficulty the country had solving it?  Explain.  What had happened and why?
History   riptor   143   Asked 8 years ago
What development contributed greatly to Shays's Rebellion and to the calls for a stronger national g
What development contributed greatly to Shays's Rebellion and to the calls for a stronger national g
What development contributed greatly to Shays's Rebellion and to the calls for a stronger national government, and what was the key to that development?
History   riptor   129   Asked 8 years ago
After the Treaty of Paris, the United States claimed all of the land to the Mississippi River, but t
After the Treaty of Paris, the United States claimed all of the land to the Mississippi River, but t
After the Treaty of Paris, the United States claimed all of the land to the Mississippi River, but this claim immediately brought disagreements with others and among Americans.  What were these disagreements, and how did the United States deal with them?  Did its actions reveal the fundamental strength or the basic weakness of the new national government?  Explain.
History   riptor   206   Asked 8 years ago
Why did Congress pass the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Why did Congress pass the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
Why did Congress pass the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
History   riptor   137   Asked 8 years ago
Why did the drafters of the Articles of Confederation draw up the powers of the national government
Why did the drafters of the Articles of Confederation draw up the powers of the national government
Why did the drafters of the Articles of Confederation draw up the powers of the national government as they did?
History   riptor   317   Asked 8 years ago
The British developed several strategies as the Revolutionary War proceeded. What were two of these
The British developed several strategies as the Revolutionary War proceeded. What were two of these
The British developed several strategies as the Revolutionary War proceeded.  What were two of these?  What role did the Loyalists play in these plans, and what were the most important reasons for the British failure?
History   riptor   112   Asked 8 years ago
Is the conflict in North America between 1776 and 1786 better described as a revolution in which one
Is the conflict in North America between 1776 and 1786 better described as a revolution in which one
Is the conflict in North America between 1776 and 1786 better described as a revolution in which one part of a society rises up and overthrows a ruling social and political group in favor of another or as a civil war in which one part of a society fights against another part as a result of disagreements over policies?  Describe the patriots, the Loyalists, and the British and t
History   riptor   203   Asked 8 years ago
Why did the British end the war after their defeat at Yorktown?
Why did the British end the war after their defeat at Yorktown?
Why did the British end the war after their defeat at Yorktown?
History   riptor   103   Asked 8 years ago
What did the Spanish do concerning North America after 1777?
What did the Spanish do concerning North America after 1777?
What did the Spanish do concerning North America after 1777?
History   riptor   128   Asked 8 years ago
What was the British military plan for 1777, and what happened to it?
What was the British military plan for 1777, and what happened to it?
What was the British military plan for 1777, and what happened to it?
History   riptor   152   Asked 8 years ago
What was the British military plan for 1776?
What was the British military plan for 1776?
What was the British military plan for 1776?
History   riptor   113   Asked 8 years ago
What actions did the patriots take against the Loyalists?
What actions did the patriots take against the Loyalists?
What actions did the patriots take against the Loyalists?
History   riptor   94   Asked 8 years ago
Why did Washington, when considering the Patriot forces, occasionally despair of winning the war?
Why did Washington, when considering the Patriot forces, occasionally despair of winning the war?
Why did Washington, when considering the Patriot forces, occasionally despair of winning the war?
History   riptor   97   Asked 8 years ago
What were the greatest British advantage and the greatest Patriot advantage in the American War for
What were the greatest British advantage and the greatest Patriot advantage in the American War for
What were the greatest British advantage and the greatest Patriot advantage in the American War for Independence?
History   riptor   190   Asked 8 years ago
According to the Declaration of Independence, why did the American colonies rebel against British ru
According to the Declaration of Independence, why did the American colonies rebel against British ru
According to the Declaration of Independence, why did the American colonies rebel against British rule?
History   riptor   180   Asked 8 years ago
Discuss the arguments of Thomas Paine in Common Sense, and explain how they altered public perceptio
Discuss the arguments of Thomas Paine in Common Sense, and explain how they altered public perceptio
Discuss the arguments of Thomas Paine in Common Sense, and explain how they altered public perception and paved the way to independence.
History   riptor   158   Asked 8 years ago
Although delegates to the Second Continental Congress still avowed allegiance to the king in the fal
Although delegates to the Second Continental Congress still avowed allegiance to the king in the fal
Although delegates to the Second Continental Congress still avowed allegiance to the king in the fall of 1775, they moved in the direction of independence.  What actions did they take that indicated this movement and why?
History   riptor   144   Asked 8 years ago
How did the Second Continental Congress respond to the king's declaration that the colonies were in
How did the Second Continental Congress respond to the king's declaration that the colonies were in
How did the Second Continental Congress respond to the king's declaration that the colonies were in formal rebellion?
History   riptor   116   Asked 8 years ago
What were the major battles in the South in 1775, and what were their results?
What were the major battles in the South in 1775, and what were their results?
What were the major battles in the South in 1775, and what were their results?
History   riptor   105   Asked 8 years ago
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
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.
History   riptor   127   Asked 8 years ago
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