Unit Four: Jeffersonian Democracy
Readings:
Chapter 11: The Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic
Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
Unit Goals:
• To understand how Jefferson’s effective and pragmatic policies strengthened the principles of two-party republican government, despite the many rifts between Federalists and Republicans over particular issues.
• To examine how despite his intentions, Jefferson became deeply entangled in the foreign-policy conflicts of the Napoleonic era, leading to a highly unpopular and failed embargo that revived the fading Federalist Party.
• To be able to explain how James Madison fell into an international trap set by Napoleon, creating increased tension between the British and Americans, leading to the War of 1812.
• To be able to explain how the American effort in the War of 1812 was plagued by poor strategy, political divisions, and increasingly aggressive British power. Nevertheless, the United States escaped with a stalemated peace settlement and ushered in an era of isolation from Europe.
• To understand that the aftermath of the War of 1812 produced a strong surge of American nationalism that was reflected in economics, law, and foreign policy, but this would ultimately cause regional disputes between the North, South, and West.
• To recognize how Chief Justice John Marshall's Supreme Court strengthened the federal government’s power over the states during this era by supporting a "loose construction" of the Constitution.
Chapter 11: The Triumphs and Travails of the Jeffersonian Republic
Chapter 12: The Second War for Independence and the Upsurge of Nationalism
Unit Goals:
• To understand how Jefferson’s effective and pragmatic policies strengthened the principles of two-party republican government, despite the many rifts between Federalists and Republicans over particular issues.
• To examine how despite his intentions, Jefferson became deeply entangled in the foreign-policy conflicts of the Napoleonic era, leading to a highly unpopular and failed embargo that revived the fading Federalist Party.
• To be able to explain how James Madison fell into an international trap set by Napoleon, creating increased tension between the British and Americans, leading to the War of 1812.
• To be able to explain how the American effort in the War of 1812 was plagued by poor strategy, political divisions, and increasingly aggressive British power. Nevertheless, the United States escaped with a stalemated peace settlement and ushered in an era of isolation from Europe.
• To understand that the aftermath of the War of 1812 produced a strong surge of American nationalism that was reflected in economics, law, and foreign policy, but this would ultimately cause regional disputes between the North, South, and West.
• To recognize how Chief Justice John Marshall's Supreme Court strengthened the federal government’s power over the states during this era by supporting a "loose construction" of the Constitution.
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Announcements/Reminders/etc.12/13 - TEST TOMORROW! Study Guide for Unit Test 4 is posted.
12/10 - Quiz on Thomas Jefferson's 2nd presidential term, War of 1812. Unit Assignment due Wednesday night before midnight. Test Friday. 12/10 - Complete the poll! If everyone responds, we all get one extra credit point. Limited to one vote. 12/10 - The Unit Calendar has been updated with both new dates and a new format. Please see below. |
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Multimedia:1. War of 1812: America's Miserable Start 2. War of 1812: Americans Capture Toronto 3. War of 1812: American's Defeated at Bladensburgh 4. War of 1812: British Burn Washington D.C. 5. War of 1812: Battle of Fort McHenry 6. War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans 7. The Erie Canal 8. Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe |
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