Topic Sentences and Interpretive Commentary For each of the following groups, write out one clear, concise, direct sentence which clearly expresses the change over time that the factual information listed could support (the equivalent of a topic sentence). For one bit of specific factual information, write one clear, concise, direct sentence which provides interpretive commentary (shows HOW and WHY the information supports the topic sentence).

Principles of the Constitution 1780s – Critical Period Shay's Rebellion Philadelphia Convention Great Compromise 3/5 ths compromise Federalists and Anti-Federalists Principles of the Constitution

Washington 1789-1797 Cabinet Bill of Rights Hamilton's Financial Plan Whiskey Rebellion Evolution of Political Parties French Revolution Washington's Farewell Citizen Genet Affair  Little Turtle, Miami Tribe Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville  Jay’s Treaty Pinckney’s Treaty

Adams 1797-1801 XYZ Affair Quasi-War Convention of 1800 Alien and Sedition Acts Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions Revolution of 1800? 

Jefferson 1801-1809 Marbury v. Madison Mosquito fleet Louisiana Purchase T’oussaint L’Ouverture Impressment War Hawks Embargo Act 1807

Mr. Madison’s War Macon’s Bill No. 2 Tecumseh William Henry Harrison Battle of Tippecanoe Dolley Madison Battle of New Orleans Treaty of Ghent Hartford Convention Francis Scott Key

Post War and Marshall Court American System Era of Good Feelings Missouri Compromise John Marshall McCullough v. Maryland - 1819 Cohens v. Virginia – 1821 Gibbons v. Ogden – 1824 Fletcher v. Peck – 1810 Dartmouth College v. Woodward - 1819