Assignment 2, A New Nation in a World of Conflict
Deadline, 03/15, 80 Points
Description
George Washington established much of what became our nation's government. When he left office at the close of his second term, the national government was starting to function like a modern nation. At the same time, the world, especially Europe was sinking into turmoil that threatened to engulf America.
Objectives
Students will identify and explain the changes under the Adams administration that affected America's future.
Essential questions
How did America continue in the turbulent world that followed Washington's second term?
What effects did the Midnight Judges have on Marbury v. Madison?
In what ways did the XYZ Affair affect American foreign policy?
Instructions
See the printed assignment.
Online Files for this Assignment
John Adams, Thought on Government
Chapter 14 of the online textbook.
Click here to open the PowerPoint about the Adams Presidency we used in class.
This is a great source about the Quasi War.
Thoughts on Government worksheet
The PowerPoint about the Adams presidency
Groups for John Adams Presentations
You will present in the order listed below.
4th
Gabrielle, Kreed, Eva, Brenner
Claire, Cy, Charles, Creed
Halle, Kham, Jude, Brett
Jillian, Kort, Kalli, Alexa,
Sebatian A, Ikmanu, Taylor, Ryker
Britnee, Abram, Rocky, Maryanna, Kaylee
Gabby, Alyssa, Sebastion N, Isaac
5th
Charley, Emily, Tayson, Angel
Adam, Dexton, Ramon, Michaela
Scarlett, Paul, Joshua, Wyatt
Macie, Sami, Jace, Hudson
Hadlee, Kaitlyn, Connor, Alena
