10.15.2015

Thursday October 15, 2015

Republicans in Office: Presidencies of Jefferson and Madison

Tasks: 

  • Review differences between Federalist and Republican political party.
  • Question we will focus on in class today: In an attempt to establish a national identity, how did domestic and foreign policy decisions both unify and fracture the nation?
  • Brainstorm different events that occur during Jefferson's administration.
    • Marbury v. Madison, 1803
    • Louisiana Purchase
    • Lewis & Clark Expedition
    • Embargo Act, 1807
    • Non-Intercourse Act
  • Categorize the events as either unifying the nation or fracturing the nation.

Reminders: 
  • Research Question paper due 10/21.