Week of 11/26-12/2 (5th Post of the 2nd 9 Wks)

Welcome back, my History Minions!

To what extent did political parties contribute to the development of national unity in the United States between 1790 and 1840 ?

First of all, you will need to determine just how unified the nation was, and just how much political parties helped (or hindered) that unity. 

Note the dates, because the nation moved past the Federalist-AntiFederalist debate over ratification of the Constitution.  And again, despite President Washington's admonishments to eschew factions, political parties emerged: Federalists, Democratic-Republicans (who became Republicans), Whigs, and Jacksonian Democrats.  There were others with less national appeal and historic impact, too.

When you answer, be sure to give SPECIFIC examples.  Give events, people, and/or eras to support your opinion.  :)

Here are some things to consider:

• Debate over the National Bank
• Marbury v. Madison
• Alien & Sedition Acts
• Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions
• Citizen Genet Affair
• Louisiana Purchase
• War of 1812
• Hartford Convention
• Henry Clay's American System
• Second Bank of the United States
• Era of Good Feelings
• Market Revolution
• Spoils System

Week of 11/19-11/25 (Extra Credit Post!)

History Minions,

Greetings and Gobble, Gobble! I hope you enjoy your holiday and get to spend some quality time with family, fun, and good food!

You spent time reading Benjamin Franklin's and Patrick Henry's opinions of the U.S. Constitution. The Federalists and Anti-Federalists contributed significantly to our political discourse, and even though debate over the Constitution subsided, political parties were here to stay--despite President Washington's best efforts to warn us away in his Farewell Address!

The Federalists were ultimately successful in part because their proactive campaign blanketed the country with essays supporting ratification of the Constitution. Yet even with the support of such notables as George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin, ratification was a slow and uncertain process. Let's not overlook how important the Anti-Federalists were!

Question:
Which side was really most persuasive? Explain which side and which argument did the most to support its views. What were the long-lasting effects of this argument?  Use what you know from the text, from the Franklin and Henry pieces, from The Federalist No. 10, and from other primary sources.  (I have provided some primary sources for you!)


Extra “Stuff” for you:
Who were the Anti-Federalists and what did they believe?

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era/creating-new-government/essays/antifederalists-other-founders-american-constitutional

What primary sources can I look at?
Go to our class website and look at the Homework link  :)   https://sites.google.com/site/macklinshistoryminions/assignments/tobeafederalistorantifederalistthatisthequestion

Week of 11/12-11/18 (3rd Post of the 2nd 9 Wks)

Greetings History Minions!

It was GREAT to see the increased number of responses!  Let's include another group challenge this week!  If ALL of your Study Group members complete both blog posts by deadline, your group will earn extra credit :D

Question:
Anaylze the impact of the American Revolution on African Americans and women during the period 1775-1800.  Select one of the following when you discuss how women's status and African Americans were affected:

• Domestic
• Economic
• Political
• Social

For instance, with women, you might want to explain the rise of Republican Motherhood--what it meant and how the concept affected (white) women (of a certain class).

Happy Blogging! 

Week of 11/05-11/11 (2nd Post of the 2nd 9 Wks)

Greetings, History Minions!

I'm afraid some of you have already forgotten your new goal statements.  Many of you said you were committed to completing the blog post early.  This is a GREAT goal, and one that you should follow through on! :)

If there are 62 students enrolled in this class, then there should be a total of 124 posts.

Here is the new topic, which also deals with the American Revolution.  Select ONE of these three "categories" when you respond, and be sure to explain why your reason helped the U.S. achieve victory.

Analyze the political, diplomatic, and military reasons for the United States victory in the Revolutionary War.  Confine your answer to the period 1775-1783.

Ok, so remember your post should be SUBSTANTIAL and posit factual information.  When you reply to a classmate, you need to ADD A NEW FACT.  Do not recycle or copy what's been said.

ie.  "I agree with your point! Nicely done! It was (___repeated info___)!" 

Get to blogging!  Have a great week :)