Chapter 9: The New Republic Begins (1789-1800)
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.
Alexander Hamilton
Essential Questions:
Whose ideas were best for the new nation, Hamilton's or Jefferson's?
Whose philosophy won out over time, Hamilton's or Jefferson's?
Chapter Overview:
This chapter focuses on the very early years of the republic, especially on the opposing views of two of the founding fathers: Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Not only were there differences between leaders over policy within the United States, the country was threatened by events in Europe as well. Throughout the period the country was led by Washington and second president John Adams. While the presidency of the sainted Washington tended to bring leaders together, Adams and his actions and polices came under heavy criticism from people such as Jefferson.
Whose ideas were best for the new nation, Hamilton's or Jefferson's?
Whose philosophy won out over time, Hamilton's or Jefferson's?
Chapter Overview:
This chapter focuses on the very early years of the republic, especially on the opposing views of two of the founding fathers: Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Not only were there differences between leaders over policy within the United States, the country was threatened by events in Europe as well. Throughout the period the country was led by Washington and second president John Adams. While the presidency of the sainted Washington tended to bring leaders together, Adams and his actions and polices came under heavy criticism from people such as Jefferson.
Sections:
1) Launching the New Government (p. 244-249) 2) A Policy of Neutrality (p. 250-252) 3) The Rise of Political Parties (p. 253-257) 4) The Second President (p. 258-261) Resources: Chapter Self-Test Jeopardy Review Game for Chapter 9 Study Guide - Enriched Class Study Guide General Classes Test Questions - Multiple Choice |
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