Assignment 2, A New Nation in a World of Conflict

Description

George Washington established much of what became our nation's government. When he left office at the close of his second term, the national government was starting to function like a modern nation. At the same time, the world, especially Europe was sinking into turmoil that threatened to engulf America. 

Objectives

Students will identify and explain the changes under the Adams administration that affected America's future.

Essential questions

1. How did America continue in the turbulent world that followed Washington's second term?

2. What effects did the Midnight Judges have on Marbury v. Madison?

3. In what ways did the XYZ Affair affect American foreign policy?

Instructions

See the printed assignment.

Online Files for this Assignment

John Adams, Thought on Government

Chapter 14 of the online textbook.

Click here to open the PowerPoint about the Adams Presidency we used in class.

This is a great source about the Quasi War.

John Adams Packet

Thoughts on Government worksheet

The PowerPoint about the Adams presidency

Groups for John Adams Presentations

You will present in the order listed below.

4th

1. Gabrielle, Kreed, Eva, Brenner

2. Claire, Cy, Charles, Creed

3. Halle, Kham, Jude, Brett

4. Jillian, Kort, Kalli, Alexa, 

5. Sebatian A, Ikmanu, Taylor, Ryker

6. Britnee, Abram, Rocky, Maryanna, Kaylee

7. Gabby, Alyssa, Sebastion N, Isaac

5th

1. Charley, Emily, Tayson, Angel

2. Adam, Dexton, Ramon, Michaela

3. Scarlett, Paul, Joshua, Wyatt

4. Macie, Sami, Jace, Hudson

5. Hadlee, Kaitlyn, Connor, Alena

Click here for a printed copy of the assignment.