BELL RINGER 04/09/2014  Which president do you think was most important of our first five? Why? Think of the important events that happened during their presidency.  George Washington  John Adams  Thomas Jefferson  James Madison  James Monroe

 If I have already graded your binder you may throw away old Bell Ringers and put your notes under the last tab.

 Most missed question on the test (46%): All of the following were effects of the War of 1812 except a) Federalist party gained supporters and the Democratic- Republicans dissipated b) Industry and manufacturing increased in New England c) Native American resistance in the Ohio River Valley was weakened d) Nationalism and Patriotism spread across the US

63%  All of the following were the Federalists’ main arguments against the Louisiana Purchase EXCEPT a) It would lead to the spread of slavery b) It would start a war with Native American tribes c) The territory was a worthless dessert d) It was unconstitutional for the president to buy foreign land

63%  Why did President Washington order the army to end the Whiskey Rebellion? a) He feared the citizens would start another revolution b) He felt it was his responsibility to protect tax collectors c) He saw the rebellion as a threat to the new government’s authority d) He was more comfortable as a military leader than a political leader

71% Which of the following is NOT a piece of advice George Washington gave the American people in his Farewell Address? a) Maintain neutrality and stay out of the affairs of other countries b) Avoid political parties that will divide the nation c) Avoid slavery in new states d) Avoid sectionalism and instead remember that were all Americans

DO NOW TIMELINE A. James Monroe becomes fifth president B. The Whiskey Rebellion is stopped C. The Alien & Sedition Acts are passed D. John Adams becomes second president E. George Washington becomes first president F. James Madison becomes fourth president G. Industry increases in the U.S. as a result of the War of 1812 H. The Monroe Doctrine is passed I. Thomas Jefferson becomes third president J. The British begin impressing U.S. sailors

BETWEEN 90, ,000 PEOPLE DIED AS A RESULT OF THE BLAST

DOES THE END JUSTIFY THE MEANS? In other words, does the end result make the way we got there ok?

LESSON 1: JACKSON’S PRESIDENCY

WASHINGTON’S INAUGURATION

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE PEOPLE ATTENDING?

JACKSON’S INAUGURATION

WHAT ARE THE PEOPLE LIKE IN THIS ONE?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

ANDREW JACKSON “OLD HICKORY” The Most Terrifying Man Ever Elected President

Inauguration Party ,000 people showed up.

CHEESE PARTY 1400 lb cheese

Once Cheese Day arrived, more than 10,000 patriotic citizens answered their call of duty. It was said that you could smell cheese from a half mile in every direction from the White House, and it took the crowd two hours to devour the enormous piece of cheese,

Duels

Assassination Attempt

LAST WORDS I only regret I didn’t hang Henry Clay and I didn’t kill John Calhoun

JACKSONS ELECTION  People loved or hated Jackson, which led to the division of the Democratic- Republicans. Jackson led the Democrats, who represented farmers, workers, and the poor. Republicans, they said, represented the rich and upper class

JACKSONIAN DEMOCRACY  Jackson’s election was a victory for the idea that the common people should control their government. This became known as Jacksonian Democracy

JACKSON AND VOTING  Jackson’s election and inauguration opened up politics to the average person. Voting rights were extended to all white men (but still not African Americans, Native Americans, or women)

JACKSON INAUGURATION TALKING HEADS ACTIVITY  Silently, answer the three questions provided as if you were talking with a Democrat and a Republican  Remember, this is a time period activity, so write as if you were in 1828, not current times

NEWSPAPER  Write a brief newspaper article for the Tennessee Times about Jackson’s inauguration. Draw a small image to correspond with article. Notes for details and an image about the inauguration. Your article must include:  A description of Andrew Jackson, the new president  A description of the crowds, including what type of people were present  Imagery – appeal to senses (sounds, feels, smells, sights, tastes). Make us believe you were there!  Use the terms: Era of the Common Man, Democrats, Republicans, and Jacksonian Democracy  Creativity!

DAILY REVIEW:  What is our new unit question?  How did Jackson’s Presidency affect political parties in the early 1800’s? Use an example.