Part I – Identification Terms: From the list below, choose to write 5 Identification Terms (IDs) to write on. In 3-4 sentences, you must define the term, place it in a historical context (when it happened), and tell me why it is significant (why is it important to known for understanding history, how does it relate to the larger themes in the course). Each will be worth 3 points.
Seven Years’ War
Continental Congress
Declaration of Independence
freedom petitions
Thoughts on Government
Constitutional Convention
Bill of Rights
Treaty of Greenville
Bank of the United States
Whiskey Rebellion
Federalist Party
Revolution of 1800
Marbury v. Madison
Sally Hemings
Embargo Act
Tecumseh
Lowell Mill
Know-Nothing Party
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Part II – Essay Question: Choose 1 essay question to respond to. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion, approximately five paragraphs long. In your essay, include examples from the lectures and textbook in your response (i.e. include “according to the textbook”, or “according to the lecture” then write…) Citations are not required.
The American Revolution: By the end of the 18th century, American colonists had decided to declare independence from Britain. Describe 3 reasons American colonists called for independence. How did the relationship between the colonies and Britain change to encourage independence? How did American colonists react to British oversight of the colonies in the middle and the late 18th century and how did that affect the colonists? How do these reasons relate to ideas about the rights of Englishmen?
Foreign Relations and the United States: Many Americans after the Revolution expected the U.S. to be a peaceful nation detached from global conflicts, especially those in Europe. However, the U.S. could not isolate itself from the world. Describe 3 foreign issues the United States had to deal with between 1788 and 1850. What nations did the U.S. have to confront and why? Did these situations ultimately benefit or harm the U.S.?
The Market Revolution and the American System: After the Revolution, Americans were optimistic that they could grow the American economy to rival even the British economy now that they had gained independence. Describe the Market Revolution and how the economies of Northern and Southern states developed. What did they produce and how did those products connect to the world market? How did the federal government support the American economy and why?
