Today in class we will delve into the crazy politics of the first few decades under the newly ratified U.S. Constitution! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:
- Discuss the issues of early American politics and the post-Constitution government
- Analyze primary source documents to understand the discontent of Federalists with the president, Thomas Jefferson
Agenda:
- Warm-Up #4
- •Prompt:
The Executive Branch
•Read Article II of the Constitution (Appendix Page D-5 in your Textbook)•What are the specific powers given to the president?•What is the Constitutional rationale for the Executive Departments?
- Discuss: America's First Decades
- Reading Activity: Louisiana Purchase
- Closure #4 (time permitting)
Prompt: Reading DebriefDid Federalists oppose the Louisiana Purchase for practical or political reasons? (In other words, did the Federalists have real concerns, or did they just hate Jefferson?)
Homework:
- Study for Unit 3 Test
- Remember an Essay outline
- Assemble Unit 3 Pack
