1. 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).

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

6. 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

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