Essay Question: Consider the struggles of the second three Presidents (Madison, Monroe and Adams) and determine in hindsight what lessons were learned concerning the use of military power, the election system, territorial expansion, the institution of slavery and international relations. Summarize your findings by proposing policy guidelines for modern American presidents.
Project Based Lesson: Analyzing Jefferson - Students will examine various methods for examining the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson from building a model replica of Monticello to role playing diplomatic relations with France to writing (or acting) Jefferson's thoughts and policies on slavery to cataloguing his scientific and botany pursuits and more. Students will develop multiple methods of classroom instruction to demonstrate the multiple accomplishments and endeavors of one of the most intellectual and experienced American presidents.
Readings/Internet: Accounts of the Burning of Washington, Accounts from the War of 1812
Links Lesson: 1) Compare and Contrast Chart between the Invasion of Canada during the War of 1812 and the Invasion of Mexico in the Mexican War of 1844-1848, 2) Concept Web of the issues and events of each individual presidency of Madison, Monroe and Adams, 3) Cause and Effect Chart of the War of 1812
Essential Questions: 1) Was Native American unity in defense against American invasion possible or practical? 2) What were the real objectives of the Monroe Doctrine?Was it a politically wise strategy? 3) Could coalition political parties function effectively in the American republic? 4) Was the War of 1812 a purposeless war?When is war justified? 5) Are the changes of industrialization positive, negative or mixed depending on its use?
Identification Terms
James Madison
Andrew Jackson
Tecumseh
The Prophet
Battle of Tippecanoe
War of 1812
Burning of Washington
Battle of New Orleans
Treaty of Ghent
Missouri Compromise
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
John C. Calhoun
James Monroe
Monroe Doctrine
John Quincy Adams
Adams-Otis Treaty
Seminole Tribe
Acquisition of Florida
Corrupt Bargain
Election of 1824
Era of Good Feelings
Hartford Convention
Federalist Party
National Republicans
Democrat-Republicans
Jackson Democrats
Simone Bolivar
Invasion of Canada
Mexican Independence
Short Answer Questions
1. Describe the cause of the War of 1812.Could it have been avoided by James Madison and the US Congress? Explain.
2. What was the short and long term military and diplomatic significance of the Andrew Jacksons Battle of New Orleans?
3. Analyze the Missouri Compromise and write your own legislation that would have addressed the slave problem in 1820.
4. Describe the biographies and political positions of Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay on the War of 1812.
5. Napoleons influence in the War of 1812 cannot be ignored.Describe his influence on global events affecting America.
6. What impact did the Monroe Doctrine have on American relations in North and South Americas internal affairs? Explain.
7. Explain how Tecumsehs war on American settlers symbolized all previous Native American struggles against expansion.
8. What impact did the 1824 election have on the party system, Adamss presidency, and Henry Clays American System?
9. Why did the Federalists of the Hartford Convention in 1815 consider secession from the Union? Explain and analyze.
10. What are the similarities and differences of the evolution of democratic governments in Central and South America?
