Chapter 10: The Age of Jefferson (1801-1816)
Unit Theme: Nationalism
Nationalism is the idea of loyalty and devotion to one's country, in many ways it is similar to the idea of patriotism. Nationalism also involves the characteristics that make your country different than other nations, in short it is an identity. After the United States was launched, people wanted to see the country develop its own identity to set it apart from other countries of the world. The next three chapters focus on what that identity was and is, and how it developed. Of course, national identity is always framed as positive; no one ever wants to see their country as bullying or war-mongering. So in considering qualities that the United States sees itself as, we should consider how the nation lives up to, or fails to live up to those qualities.
Nationalism is the idea of loyalty and devotion to one's country, in many ways it is similar to the idea of patriotism. Nationalism also involves the characteristics that make your country different than other nations, in short it is an identity. After the United States was launched, people wanted to see the country develop its own identity to set it apart from other countries of the world. The next three chapters focus on what that identity was and is, and how it developed. Of course, national identity is always framed as positive; no one ever wants to see their country as bullying or war-mongering. So in considering qualities that the United States sees itself as, we should consider how the nation lives up to, or fails to live up to those qualities.
Thomas Jefferson
Essential Questions:
Summarize and analyze the reasons for and against America entering the War of 1812. You should have at least two from each side. Should the country have entered the war? Explain why or why not?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was remarkably successful. They traveled nearly 900 days and covered over 7,600 miles. They mapped the territory and discovered numerous new plant and animal species. In your view, what were the 3 most important reasons for the expedition’s success? For each of the reasons, give supporting evidence and details.
Chapter Overview:
The Age of Jefferson begins with his election in 1800. It also marks a change of power: the Federalists are voted out of office and Jefferson's party, the Republican's, eventually to be called the Democratic Party, take the reins of power. The party would hold the office of president until 1840. The period of Jefferson is marked by three major events: the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the decline of the Federalist Party.Interestingly, even though Jefferson and his party would hold power, they end up adopting some of the ideas of the Federalists, especially in the area of economics and trade.
Summarize and analyze the reasons for and against America entering the War of 1812. You should have at least two from each side. Should the country have entered the war? Explain why or why not?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition was remarkably successful. They traveled nearly 900 days and covered over 7,600 miles. They mapped the territory and discovered numerous new plant and animal species. In your view, what were the 3 most important reasons for the expedition’s success? For each of the reasons, give supporting evidence and details.
Chapter Overview:
The Age of Jefferson begins with his election in 1800. It also marks a change of power: the Federalists are voted out of office and Jefferson's party, the Republican's, eventually to be called the Democratic Party, take the reins of power. The party would hold the office of president until 1840. The period of Jefferson is marked by three major events: the Louisiana Purchase, the War of 1812, and the decline of the Federalist Party.Interestingly, even though Jefferson and his party would hold power, they end up adopting some of the ideas of the Federalists, especially in the area of economics and trade.
Sections:
1) Republicans in Power (p. 266-269) 2) The Louisiana Purchase (p. 270-275) 3) New Threats From Overseas (p. 276-278 4) The Road to War (p. 279-283) 5) The War of 1812 (p. 284-289) Resources Chapter Self-Test Study Guide - Enriched Class Study Guide - General Classes |
Section Reviews:
1) Republicans in Power 2) The Louisiana Purchase 3) New Threats From Overseas 4) The Road to War 5) The War of 1812 These reviews are often given in class and are open-ended and T/F questions that you should definitely learn. They cover some of the most important points of the section. |
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