The New Republic Quest
Welcome to 1790! George Washington is 8 months into office as president of the new United States. Many questions remain unanswered about this new title and job. What is the job of the president? How will he lead the country? What is a Cabinet? You hear about 2 different groups forming with different ideas to help lead the new nation towards a successful future. Which group has the best ideas? Who does George Washington support?
You are about to embark on a quest through the first 5 presidencies of the United States. George washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. You will take on the perspective of a Democratic-Republican or Federalist and analyze decisions made by these presidents.
You are about to embark on a quest through the first 5 presidencies of the United States. George washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. You will take on the perspective of a Democratic-Republican or Federalist and analyze decisions made by these presidents.
Guiding Questions for this quest:
1. Whose ideas were best for the new republic? Hamilton's? or Jefferson's?
2. Was George Washington justified in his handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
3. Was John Adams justified in censoring public opinion during a time of war?
4. Why did Federalists dislike the Louisiana Purchase?
5. Was the War of 1812 the right action taken against Britain?
6. Should the United States be able to tell other countries to stay out of the western hemisphere?
1. Whose ideas were best for the new republic? Hamilton's? or Jefferson's?
2. Was George Washington justified in his handling of the Whiskey Rebellion?
3. Was John Adams justified in censoring public opinion during a time of war?
4. Why did Federalists dislike the Louisiana Purchase?
5. Was the War of 1812 the right action taken against Britain?
6. Should the United States be able to tell other countries to stay out of the western hemisphere?
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