Nation - Post American Revolution
“The first of everything in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these presidents may be fixed on true principles.”1 GW to James Madison
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Focus Questions:
As you can see, different groups in the new nation led quite different lives. Do you think Americans today are more alike than they were in 1800?
Charts are below here if you want to go digital: Here is what it looks like.
1. Fill in the matrix column that covers the seven topics in this essay. Complete only the first column. This is a pre-read. What do you remember about these topics based on our studies thus far? No research needed here, just think about what we have learned. Now, go a step further... What else would you want to know?
2. Read this essay on life in the early 1800's. Click here
3. Take notes as you read in the second column.
4. Fill in the last column comparing life in the 1800's to modern day 2014. Describe how the world has changed. This is where you can highlight your thoughts and personal connections between the 1800's and now. If you need to include additional research, you should include a citation for any research used.
5. Time permitting, interview your neighbor. What do they think has changed the most since the 1800s? Which of these changes have been good for society, which have not? If there was one thing/idea that you could choose to bring back to 2014 using a time machine, what would it be? How would that item be accepted now?
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Monday HW:
1. Fill in the Hamilton Chart answering the questions. 2. Go back and then fill in the Jefferson Chart questions. Use your notes, the textbook, and here
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1 Lewis E. Lehrman, The American Founders (United States: The Lehrman Institute, 2013) 5.