Whiskey Rebellion
Details Who? Where? Why? Outcome?
Significance Why did Washington feel the need to bring the entire U.S. Army (largest number of troops the U.S. had ever seen) to handle the rebellion?
Development of the Cabinet
Details What is their purpose?
Significance Why does a president need a cabinet?
Establishment of Political Parties
Details Name Jefferson & Hamilton’s political parties.
Key Concepts What are their positions on the National Bank, Constitution, economy, government, and the common man?
Washington at the Whiskey Rebellion
The XYZ Affair inspired this political cartoon in 1797. The French government is the monster with the dagger, demanding money from the Americans.
Alien & Sedition Acts
Details What did the acts state? What was the reasoning behind the acts?
Significance Why would people oppose the acts?
XYZ Affair
Details Who? Where? Why? Outcome?
Significance How was this event a growing opportunity for the country?
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Details Who? What?
Significance Under what grounds did these states feel that they did not have to follow the Alien and Sedition Acts? What did these states violate?
Louisiana Purchase
Details From who? How much land? What did we pay?
Significance How would doubling the size of our nation and gaining the Port of New Orleans be beneficial to the young
nation?
Marbury v. Madison
Details What as the case about? What is Judicial Review?
Significance Why is this case famous?
Embargo Act
Details What was the goal of the act?
Significance What was the outcome of the act?
Lewis & Clark
Expedition
Details What were the goals of the expedition?
Significance What were some benefits and
detrimental outcomes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition for the United
States and other parties?
“O-Grab-Me”
Whiskey Rebellion
How do you think the U.S. government would handle a rebellion today?
Development of the Cabinet
Explain why we have advanced from Washington’s three cabinet members to 15 today, one
of the most recent additions being homeland security.
Establishment of Political Parties Washington warned us during his Farewell address about political parties and why having
two might not be the best thing for our nation. Based on what we have covered in
this class, what evidence can you provide to support Washington’s claim?
XYZ Affaire The rally cry for this event was “Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute”. What does
it mean? Can you think of your own rally cry for the event?
Kentucky and Virginia
Resolutions Should a person be allowed to ignore a law that he or she feels is improper or inappropriate?
Explain your reasoning.
Alien Act How does this act relate to the current political environment?
Embargo Act Create an analogy that would demonstrate this idea.
Embargo Act Analyze the cartoon provided to your group. Describe the action taking place. What do
you think is the message?
Marbury v. Madison How does this act relate to the current political environment? What do you think Obama
should do?