Chapter 6 – Homework Primer
Chapter 6.1 Washington Heads the New Government
Pages 182-187
TERMS AND NAMES (define/explain): Judiciary Act of 1789, Alexander Hamilton,
Cabinet, Bank of the United States, Democratic Republicans, Two party system, Protective
tariff, Excise tax
As you define/explain/respond do so based on the time period you are
reading about because names, events, etc. will/may show up in other times periods in
history.
READING OBJECTIVES/FOCUS of the Chapter Section:
1. Explain how the United States confronted the difficult task of forming a new
government.
2. Show how the political ideas of Hamilton and Jefferson differed.
3. Describe how political differences evolved into a two party system.
SIDE QUESTIONS AND SKILLBUILDERS:
1. Why did federal law have to be “the Supreme Law of the Land” in the new
nation?
2. How did Jefferson’s and Hamilton’s views of government differ?
3. Why did the new nation need to pay off its debts?
4. How did the Federalists and the Democratic Republicans differ from each
other?
5. Skillbuilder Interpreting Charts (pg. 185) and answer questions #1 and #2.
Critical Thinking:
Pg. 187 - question #3. Evaluating Decisions. Answer/explain support (show evidence) of your choice.
Remember to
Chapter 6.2 Foreign Affairs Trouble the Nation Pgs. 190-196
TERMS AND NAMES (define/explain): Neutrality, Edmond Genet, Thomas Pinckney,
Little Turtle, John Jay, Sectionalism, XYZ Affair, Alien and Sedition Acts, Nullification
As you define/explain/respond do so based on the time period you are
reading about because names, events, etc. will/may show up in other times periods in
history.
READING OBJECTIVES/FOCUS of the Chapter Section:
1. Summarize the nation’s developing foreign policy with France, Great Britain and
Spain.
2. Explain how the United States dealt with Native Americans and with British
interests west of the Appalachians.
3. Identify some of the deep divisions between Federalists and Republicans.
SIDE QUESTIONS AND SKILLBUILDERS:
4. Why did the United States want to maintain its neutrality?
5. Why did the United States want access to the Mississippi River?
6. Why did Native Americans demand negotiations with the United States over the
NW Territory?
7. Why were so many Americans dissatisfied with Jay’s Treaty with Britain?
8. How did political parties affect the results of the election of 1796?
9. How did the Kentucky Resolutions challenge the authority of the federal
government?
10. Geography Skillbuilder (pg. 192) Complete #1 and #2
11. Analyzing Political Cartoons (pg. 195) Complete #1 and #2
Critical Thinking:
Pg 196 Question #3 Analyzing Issues. Answer/explain (show evidence) of
your choice.
Remember to support
Chapter 6.3 Jefferson Alters the Nation’s Course
Pgs. 197-201
TERMS AND NAMES (define/explain): Lewis and Clark, Aaron Burr, John
Marshall, Judiciary Act of 1801, Midnight judges, Marbury v. Madison, Judicial
review, Louisiana Purchase, Sacajawea
As you define/explain/respond do so based on the time period you are
reading about because names, events, etc. will/may show up in other times periods in
history.
READING OBJECTIVES/FOCUS of the Chapter Section:
1. Identify some of the significant changes brought about during the early years
of Jefferson’s presidency.
2. Provide examples of the declining power of the Federalists.
3. Summarize the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark
expedition.
SIDE QUESTIONS AND SKILLBUILDERS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
How did Jefferson’s actions reflect the philosophy of government?
What is judicial review? Why is it important?
Why was the United States concerned about the Louisiana Territory?
Geography Skillbuilder (page 200) Complete #1 and #2.
Critical Thinking:
Pg 101 - question #4. Analyzing Issues. Answer/explain (show evidence) of your choice.
Remember to support
Chapter 6.4 The War of 1812
Pgs 202-205
TERMS AND NAMES (define/explain): Blockade, Impressment, embargo, Willian
Henry Harrison, Tecumseh, War hawk, Andrew Jackson, Treaty of Ghent, Armistice
As you define/explain/respond do so based on the time period you are
reading about because names, events, etc. will/may show up in other times periods in
history.
READING OBJECTIVES/FOCUS of the Chapter Section:
1. Explain the events that led to the War of 1812.
2. Summarize the course of the war.
SIDE QUESTIONS AND SKILLBUILDERS:
1. What was Jefferson’s reasoning behind the embargo of 1807?
2. Why did the war hawks call for the war with Britain?
Critical Thinking:
Pg 205 - question #3. Evaluating. Answer/explain evidence) of your choice.
Remember to support (show