Unit 3: Growth of & Challenges to American Ideals Ch. 8 Changes in Young Nation
Early United States Economy (1783 – mid 1800s) What was the U.S. economy primarily driven by?
Early Politics Who was the first president of the U.S.? 1789 His first actions Whiskey Rebellion of 1794 (PA) Federal Judiciary Act
1st Political Parties What is a political party? What is the point of a political party? Alexander Hamilton (volunteer to read pg. 93) Federalist Party Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republican Party
1st Political Parties How did President Washington feel about political parties? Excerpt from his speech…
Manifest Destiny Formation of the Continental United States http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie2.html Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1804 St. Louis to Pacific Coast (West Coast) How did the U.S. acquire this land? Jefferson purchase from France in 1803 $15 million Called? Florida from _______ in _______ Texas from _______ in _______ Oregon Country from ________ in _________ Southwest territory from _______ in ________ Southern Arizona & New Mexico from _______ in ________ 1867 – Alaska purchased from Russia ($7.2 million) 1959 – Hawaii officially becomes state after overthrow of Queen
Manifest Destiny Activity
Manifest Destiny Why move west? Mormons in 1840s What does this mean for Native Americans? Indian Removal Act of 1830 Trail of Tears 1838
Your task Finish reading 8.4 – 8.6 & take notes using the SQ5R or Sum It Up method (Due next class)