Portfolio Questions

Option 1: Which idea, event, person, or movement most influenced colonists in their demand for independence? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Which perspective had a more legitimate argument—Patriots or Loyalists? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: How is the government created under the Articles of Confederation a reflection of the fears colonists held towards government during this period? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Why were the Americans victorious over the British even though the British had the stronger and more organized and experienced army? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Why did the Articles fail? What factor caused the government under the Articles to be ineffective? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. How did the Constitutional Convention address the problems in the Articles? How did this new government fix the problems of the old one? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Which Constitutional principle was the most important? Why? How did the framers include this principle in the Constitution? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Choose one right included in the Bill of Rights and explain the historical event or events that led to this right being included in the first 10 amendments. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Consider the amendments to the Constitution. Choose the amendment you value most and explain: The historical context of the amendment Why this amendment is so important. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). What impact did the case of Marbury v. Madison have on the American government’s power? Is judicial review an essential power? Why or why not? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: What was the difference between Hamilton and Jefferson’s perspective on government? Which perspective is more valid? Explain… Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Consider some of Washington’s decisions as president—do you agree or disagree with his choices? (think about neutrality, political parties, who he appointed to his cabinet, etc) Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Consider the presidencies of Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, Quincy Adams, and Jackson. Which president had the biggest impact the development of the United States? Explain what he did that impacted the Untied States. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Consider the Louisiana Purchase, Missouri Compromise, the Monroe Doctrine, and the Trail of Tears– which event most impacted the United States? Explain how the event impacted the US. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Consider Jackson’s policies during his presidency (the National Bank, the Indian policies, State’s Rights, democratization) and the beginning of the Democratic Party—Was Jackson a president working for the common man or was he more “King Andrew”? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Go back to all the responses you’ve written and choose ONE to REWRITE so that it includes at LEAST 5 citations from AT LEAST 3 different sources. Increase explanation and details based on the new information you’ve learned since you’ve originally written it. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: Did new technologies developed during the Industrial Revolution help the Northern or Southern economy more? Consider the development of BOTH factories and agriculture Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). How is American society impacted by the Industrial Revolution? Are these impacts more positive or negative? Consider impacts on BOTH the North and South. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation. Option 2:

Option 1: How did the concept of Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States impact American Indians? Was this a constitutional action on the part of the Americans? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Explain the different opinions behind expansion West. Was moving West worth the negative consequences? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: Explain the causes of the Mexican-American War. Was this a just war? Explain why or why not. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Go do Document 1a (Indian Removal) in your reading Packets. Explain the positions for and against Indian Removal. Considering American and American Indian interests, which side had the stronger argument? Explain. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: What was the most significant cause of the Civil War? Consider the existence of slavery, the difference between the economies, the attempts at compromise, the election of Lincoln…or others! Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). What was the most significant effect of the Civil War? Consider the impact on the North AND South and/or Federal Government. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: What was the biggest issue facing the South during Reconstruction? Consider political, social, economic problems and how they were address by the Federal government. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Was Radical/Congressional Reconstruction successful in achieving its goals? Explain with clear evidence why or why not. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: Consider the history of the Native Americans---Is the American Government guilty of genocide? Or did the American government simply conquer the land for the benefit of the American people? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Was the Homestead Act, overall, more of a benefit to or a trap for farmers? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: How did industry change in the mid-late 1800s? Should the government intervene and regulate businesses? Explain why or why not. Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). During the mid-late 1800s, is there need for a reform movement in America? If so, what problems need to be addressed? If not, what is working in America? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2:

Option 1: Considering ALL the problems that plagued the United States by 1890, and considering the new regulatory laws, was Progressivism a success or failure? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). What was the most significant change that occurred during the Progressive Movement? Why was this so significant to the nation’s development? Support your position/argument with plenty of examples and explanation (USE THE TEXTBOOK FOR HISTORIAL CONTEXT!). Option 2: