US History – Discussion #2

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Choose one of the following questions to answer in a 2-3 paragraphs. Please use the course texts and the information provided in the modules, you must use citations from the text book(s) and indicate the page number. Even if you are summarizing, I expect to see page numbers. (Chapter 7 starters on page 129.)

1. In what ways does the United States Constitution manifest the principle of both republican and democratic forms of government? In what ways does it deviate from those principles?

2. Describe popular attitudes toward African Americans, women, and Indian in the wake of the Revolution. In what ways did the established social and political order depend upon keeping members of these groups in their circumscribed roles?

3. Discuss Thomas Jefferson’s stance on race. Why was he considered a contradictory figure?

4. Describe Alexander Hamilton’s plans to address the nation’s financial woes. Which aspects proved most controversial, and why? What elements of the foundation Hamilton laid can still be found in the system today?

5. What was the most significant impact of the War of 1812?