The 1780s was a critical period for certain conservative business men…[who] believed the decentralized political structure of the republic threatened their financial positions.  The Constitution, an economic document, was written and ratified by men whose property interests were endangered despite the objections of a majority of the population. Charles A. Beard, An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States (1913) Briefly EXPLAIN Beard’s historical interpretation of the formation of the Constitution? Briefly provide and EXPLAIN ONE piece of evidence to support Beard’s historical interpretation. Briefly provide and EXPLAIN ONE piece of evidence to refute Beard’s historical interpretation.

Contextualization 1 point on DBQ Intro paragraph Must give the reader background of the historical period and previous developments. 1) Contextualization statement + 2) thesis = Introduction paragraph (2 pts)

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And the Leadership of George Washington Troubled beginnings And the Leadership of George Washington

Hamilton builds an economy Federalist Assumption – national government would pay all debts, even those of individual states. Tariffs – taxes on foreign goods. Raise money, protect domestic industry. Excise tax

Bank of the united states National bank to provide funds. Unified currency. North vs. South…

Whiskey rebellion Backwoods farmers taxed on their whiskey. Tarred and feathered tax collectors. Washington called up state militias and crushed the rebellion. Strength of national government

Federalists vs antifederalists Hamilton (Federalists) vs. Jefferson (Antifederalist) Strong central government vs. states’ rights

War clouds French Revolution triggered war throughout Europe. Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 – America would not fight with France against Great Britain. French recruited Americans…

Britain tests neutrality Funded Native American tribes to fight expanding Americans. Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794) – Miami Confederacy defeated. Treaty of Greenville – Native Americans ceded their territory. Attacked American merchant ships…

Jay’s treaty Avoided war with Britain. Federalists supported treaty; Antifederalists opposed. Washington’s Farewell Address – advised avoided foreign treaties and conflicts.

Assumption was Hamilton’s idea that the Federal government should Pay all debts – both of states and the national government. Pay only state debts. Pay only national debts. Pay France’s national debt. Adapt the US Constitution

Thomas Jefferson would best be described as a A. Federalist B Thomas Jefferson would best be described as a A. Federalist B. Anti-Federalist C. Communist D. Democratic Socialist E. Trump supporter

In the 1790s, America was nearly dragged into a global war by both France and Great Britain. This conflict began with what significant historical event? Shays’s Rebellion The American Revolution The Civil War Pontiac’s Revolt The French Revolution

What was the significance of the Whisky Rebellion. A What was the significance of the Whisky Rebellion? A. It successfully overthrew the Articles of Confederation. B. It resulted in prohibition of alcohol in the United States. C. It illustrated the strength of the central government under the US Constitution. D. It illustrated the weaknesses of George Washington’s leadership. E. None of the above.

Jay’s Treaty, the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, and Washington’s Farewell Address all illustrated America’s commitment to Staying out of foreign conflicts. Remaining neutral. Avoiding war. Avoiding foreign alliances and entanglements. All of the above.