Assignment

I. Based on your reading of Chapter 6 in the textbook, the primary source documents, and the online lessons, please share your views on ONE of the discussion topics.

1. How did America's War for Independence affect various groups in colonial America, particularly women and blacks?
2. Explain the Indian Five Nations Confederacy. On what bases did they decide to join the American Revolution? How did the war leave the Indian confederacy and culture shattered and their land destroyed?

II. Based on your reading of Chapter 7 in the textbook, the primary source documents, the online lessons, and the videos, please share your views on ONE of the discussion topics.

1. How did the Federalists and Anti-federalists differ on the Constitution? What visions did they have for America?
2. What do you see as the strength and weaknesses of the Constitution and why?

III. Based on your reading of Chapter 8 in the textbook, the primary source documents, and the online lessons, please share your views on ONE of the discussion topics.

1. What was George Washington's presidential style? What were the significance and consequences of his selection of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson as key aides and advisers in his cabinet?

2. What was behind President Jefferson's decision to purchase and explore the Louisiana territory?