Jefferson’s 2 nd Term as President Learning Goal: Students will understand that a president’s economic policies shape his/her approval rating and future legacy. Mr. Calella AmStI(H)

Quick Assessment Go m.socrative.com Now that you did the reading homework, on a scale from 1 to 5 (A to E) rate your understanding of today’s learning goal as it pertains to Jefferson’s Embargo Act. 1-Very shaky with the content 2-Understand it, but may have trouble explaining it 3-Understand it and can explain it 4-Can use this information when analyzing similar events in history 5-Can teach it The target is a 3!

The Napoleonic Wars What do you remember about the war between Napoleonic France and the rest of Europe? This war causes American economy to boom. Why? France conquers most of Europe, but not England. Why? Economic Warfare (England vs. France) 1806 Berlin Decree: France established the “Continental System” which prevented England from trading with mainland Europe. Why did France do this? 1807 Orders in Council: England blockades Europe and prohibits neutral countries (e.g., U.S.) from carrying shipments of goods FROM an enemy country. Why was England able to do this?

Impressment Impressment: forcible draft or taking of goods British law permitted subjects of the crown to be drafted into Royal Navy during times of war Law permitted Royal Navy to stop the ships of neutral countries and FORCIBLY DRAFT any British subject on board British start doing this to American sailors! Why? 1807, British ship Leopard fired upon U.S. ship Chesapeake after its captain refused to have 4 of his sailors to be impressed American trade is certainly hurt, but what else was hurt? How did Jefferson react? Why? Do you agree or disagree? Learning Goal Connection: How is Jefferson’s approval rate affected?

The Embargo Act of 1807 Jefferson felt country was not ready for war Instead, he pushes Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807 PROHIBITED U.S. FROM EXPORTING GOODS; U.S. COULD ONLY IMPORT GOODS! Why do you think Jefferson pushed for the Act? What effect did the Act have on the U.S. economy?

Effects of the Embargo Act Most Americans hated the Embargo Act (see political cartoon on the wiki page) Learning Goal Connection: How do you think the Embargo Act affected Jefferson’s approval rating as president? Why did Federalists in New England especially hate the Embargo Act of 1807? How do you think these Federalists felt about Jefferson? Why? Act caused a major trade deficit (unbalanced trade), and the economy suffered Jefferson abolished the Act during his last week in office, but his presidency ended on a sour note Learning Goal Connection: How do you think the Embargo Act affected Jefferson’s legacy as president?

Quick Assessment Go m.socrative.com On a scale from 1 to 5 (A to E) rate your understanding of today’s learning goal as it pertains to Jefferson’s Embargo Act. 1-Very shaky with the content 2-Understand it, but may have trouble explaining it 3-Understand it and can explain it 4-Can use this information when analyzing similar events in history 5-Can teach it The target is now a 4! Did you improve from the last assessment?

Group Work for AmStI(H) Group 1 (Handout A) Zach Tina Breanna S. Group 2 (Handout A) Thomas Achal Jason Groups 3 (Handout A) Mitchell Q Kyle Group 4 (Handout A) Anurva Ayesha Akash Group 5 (Handout B) Kaitlyn Z. Kara Nick Ilene Group 6 (Handout B) Chris K. Gabby Matt M. Group 7 (Handout B) Remi Erin Brianna R. Group 8 (Handout C) Erica D. Bethany Katie S. Group 9 (Handout C) Erica F. Olivia Andress Group 10 (Handout C) Ashley Megan Emily

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