Students,
The following questions should be answered by Thursday, November 21, 2013. Students, essay questions should be
answered in your own words by summarizing, paraphrasing, and/or analyzing
content information. You should use the textbook or internet as a resource but not to copy and
paste or write in someone else words. Content information should be accurate
and based on informational readings and text.Students are to select one (1)
question to answer in two detailed paragraphs and state a thesis sentence based
on your argument to be explained (Thesis statement should be in the 1st
paragraph). Grammatical errors should be reviewed and corrected before
submitting
your essays questions. The essay is worth 80 points total.
Extension
Assignment- Students should comment on at least two of their classmates’ essays
by Monday, November 25, 2013, 12:00a.m. Your comments should be at least 2-3
sentences in length. The comment should be a critical evaluation of the essay and
explain whether you agree with the argument or disagree. This assignment will
allow students to become peer supporters in this AP US History class and help
critic the writings of their classmates. This assignment is worth 20 points (10
points per comment). Your overall grade will come from Mrs.
Ladd.
Select from one of the following questions:
1. Explain the influences of TWO of the following the US decision to go to war in 1812:
A. Embargo policies of Jefferson and Madison
B. British impressment of American seamen
C. settlers conflicts with the Native Americans
D. Expansionist goals of the war hawks
2. To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
3. Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of TWO of the following:
foreign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
2. To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
ReplyDeleteThe Louisiana Purchase was a great milestone in the presidency term of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, domestically it was seem as being unconstitutional. Even though Thomas Jefferson knew that the U.S. Constitution did not contain provisions for obtaining territory, Thomas Jefferson chose to purchase the Louisiana territory because he felt agitated that France had the power to block American trade access to the New Orleans port.
Joshua Hill
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1st period
To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
The purchase of the Louisiana Purchase was a vital moment in the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. By Purchasing the Louisiana Purchase Jefferson, despite his efforts to avoid violation set aside his principles toward strict interpretation of powers as this transaction was not expressly listed as a right of the federal government in the Constitution. At the time, it faced domestic opposition as being possibly unconstitutional. Although he felt that the U.S. Constitution did not contain any provisions for acquiring territory, Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt uneasy about France and Spain having the power to block American trade access to the port of New Orleans.
Also, Jefferson stated that through the strict interpretation of the Constitution it must be deduced that the Constitution did not allow for the acquisition of new territories. Many Federalists argued that the acquisition of new territory is implied. However, Jefferson’s strict interpretation of the Constitution read into that clause as stating the power to dispose of or make rules for, but not to add new territory. Jefferson also doubted whether the Constitution allowed for this acquired territory to become new states. Also, Jefferson sought that the new territory would due more good than bad giving them a new trade route with other countries. He thought it would be prosperous
I agree that this was a vital moment for Thomas Jefferson.
Deleteariel you did a great job on this topic. you went into amazing details.
Delete3. Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of TWO of the following:
ReplyDeleteforeign relations
industry
nationalism
Native Americans
The War of 1812 gave a dramatic boost to the manufacturing capabilities of the United States. The British blockade of the American coast created a shortage of cotton cloth in the United States, leading to the creation of a cotton-manufacturing industry, beginning at Waltham, Massachusetts by Francis Cabot Lowell. The war also spurred on construction of the Erie Canal project, which was built to promote commercial links yet was also perceived as having military uses should the need ever arise. As the charter of the First Bank of the United States had been allowed to expire in 1811, the federal government was ill-prepared to finance the war and resorted to such expediencies as the suspension of specie payment and the issuance of Treasury Notes. These actions set a precedent for future Federal responses to financial crises. Also, this exposure of the nation's financial weaknesses explained in part the Congressional decision to charter the Second Bank of the United States in 1816. The readiness of Southern leaders especially John C. Calhoun to support such a measure also indicates a high degree of national feeling.Perhaps the clearest sign of a new sense of national unity was the victorious Democratic-Republican Party, its long-time foes the Federalists vanished from national politics. The result was an Era of Good Feelings with the lowest level of partisanship ever seen.
A key reason that American frontiersmen were so much in favor of the war in the first place was the threat by various Native American tribes, which they blamed on intervention by British agents in Canada. In addition, they wanted access to lands that the British acknowledged belonged to the U.S. but that the British were blocking by inciting and arming the Native Americans. With the death of Tecumseh in battle in 1813, the First Nation military power ended. The natives were the main losers in the war, losing British protection, and never regained their influence.
i agree your explanation helped me kinda understand more
DeleteI agree with your analyzation. The British forces were a more superior alliance than the Native Americans, which played a huge part in the war.
Delete2. To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
ReplyDeleteThe purchase was a vigorous moment in the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, it faced domestic hostility as being possibly unconstitutional. Although he felt that the U.S. Constitution did not contain any supplies for acquiring territory, Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt nervous about France and Spain having the power to block American trade access to the port of New Orleans. Jefferson violated the federalist's Alien and Sedition acts when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase.
By completing the Louisiana Purchase Jefferson, despite his efforts to avoid violation, set aside his principles toward strict understanding of powers as this deal was not specifically listed as a right of the federal government in the Constitution. Jefferson violated his avowed constitutional principles by implying that the Constitution forgave the purchase of new territories, the creating of newly claimed territories as official states, and the power of the President and the Senate to approve this treaty together without the approval of Congress.
Tanika your response was great. Your reasoning was well put together.
DeleteTo what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
ReplyDeleteThe Louisiana Purchase was an imperative moment during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt nervous about France and Spain having the power to block American trade access to the port of New Orleans even though he knew that the U.S. Constitution did not contain provisions for obtaining territory. Through the examination of the Constitution it must be concluded that the Constitution did not allow the addition of the new territories believed by Jefferson. The Federalists also believed the purchase of the new territory was implied. Jefferson also doubted whether the Constitution allowed for this acquired territory to become new states.
Jefferson used a wide view of the executive branches powers by using the Senate to ratify the Louisiana Purchase without Congress’ approval. The Constitution allowed for this acquired territory to become new states. Jefferson had doubts about Louisiana purchase because he wasn't sure if it was constitutional or not for the President to purchase land. Also The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Since the power to purchase land is not specifically granted to the Federal Government by the Constitution, the Federal Government, per the tenth amendment, does not have the power to buy land.
You proved your answer correctly. You did this buy giving fact and reasoning to help prove your answer choice.
DeleteJefferson believed that the powers of the federal government and the executive branch were constrained by the enumerated powers granted to them in the constitution. The constitution did not explicitly grant them the power to appropriate funds for the purchase of new lands. He also believed that the federal government should not spend money it did not have it. And the Louisiana purchase greatly increased the deficit (by the standards of the time). Jefferson made the purchase anyway at his own risk.
ReplyDeleteThe purchase was a vital moment in the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. At the time, it faced domestic opposition as being possibly unconstitutional. Although he felt that the U.S. Constitution did not contain any provisions for acquiring territory. Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt uneasy about France and Spain having the power to block American trade access to the port of New Orleans. This are reasons of how Jefferson violated at his own risk.
i agree but i didnt get any background info bout the Louisiana purchase
DeleteJawonki Moseley
ReplyDelete11/21/13
1st period
Blog 8
To what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
When Thomas Jefferson was president he made a decision to buy all of the Louisiana territory in 1803. At the time, it faced domestic opposition as being possibly unconstitutional New Orleans was the hot bed of trading that is one reason why Thomas Jefferson bought the land and France was at war and they need the money. Jefferson's only involvement in the creation of the Constitution was that he wrote letters to James Madison from France during the creation period. Jefferson decided to purchase Louisiana because he felt worried about France and Spain having the power to block American trade access to the port of New Orleans; even though he knew that the U.S. Constitution did not contain any requirements for purchasing the land, Jefferson decided to purchase the Louisiana territory.
Thomas Jefferson and the senate approved of this new land without the permission of the congress. After the new land was add to the rest of the states. The Constitution allowed for this territory to become new states. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States individually, or to the people. Since the power to purchase land is not specifically granted to the Federal Government by the Constitution, the Federal Government, per the tenth amendment, does not have the power to buy land.
Your response gives a lot of valid information and resources. In your paragraphs, you state the causes and effects of the contributions leading to the Louisiana Purchase. Well done Jawonki...!
DeleteTo what extent did Jefferson violate the avowed constitutional principles when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase?
ReplyDeleteProblems arose in the determination of ownership of land in the Louisiana territory. According to the purchase agreement in 1803, the inhabitants were given "all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens" -- and in the meantime were protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property and religion. All land titles and land grants recognized by the Spanish and French received recognition in the territory.
Settlement in the territory by Americans, prior to the purchase, was granted by Spanish officials -- often by verbal permission. Claims of squatters' rights, which were not recognized by our government, outraged the western population .Furthermore, since Spanish and French titles were recognized prior to French acquisition in 1800, a new phenomenon in land manipulation evolved—antedating. This referred to a practice of predating claims before 1800, when the area was under Spanish control, so that the claims would be recognized by the United States government. So prevalent was this practice that a commission was mandated to investigate the validity of these Louisiana land titles. Congress and the courts were inundated with claims concerning land titles for decades following. Adding to the confusion was the practice of subdividing and selling these smaller tracts to others. The discovery of fraud led to the invalidation of many Louisiana land titles.Jefferson violated the federalist's Alien and Sedition acts when he accepted the Louisiana Purchase.
Joy Newsome
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11/21/2013
AP US History
Analyze the consequences of the War of 1812 in the context of TWO of the following:
Native Americans
nationalism
The War of 1812 first started when American forces invaded Canada through Detroit.However, things somewhat improved American privateers destroyed and captured many British Isles.The War of 1812 appeals to Native Americans because of the endless battles between the tribes and the British.Soon after the Americans took command of Lake Ontario in order to permit those to raid and burn down Toronto.American forces then seized control of Lake Erie.After the death of Tecumshe, the Battle of the Thames occured.This event weaked and saddened the Native American residents of the Northwest and demolished their abilty to boice their opinions in defending the community.Meanwhile, the Creeks who were supplied with weaponry by the Spanish, headed South.They attacked white settlers near the Florida border. Andrew Jackson saught revenge on the Indians.The tribe agreed to cede most of its lands to the United States and retreat westward.
The War of 1812 also resembled the message of nationalism.Francis Scott Key wrote " The Star-Spangled Ban Banner",our national anthem.A peace treaty was proposed after the Americans offered a demand of British impressment for cession over Canada to the United States.
Moving along, these are the two factors that mostly contributed to the climax of the War of 1812.
joy your 2 paragraphs were well detailed and you did an amazing job with this topic
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