Discuss the essential differences between Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians during the 1790s.

The authors argue that Britain’s victory in the Great War for Empire “Transformed” the British Empire in North America. What had changed? How did these changes result in the Stamp Act of 1765? (Ch. 5)
Why and how did Colonists protest against the Stamp Act and the Townsend Acts. Were they ready for independence after the Boston Massacre? (Ch. 5)
On July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. How had events following the Tea Act led to this decision? What were the most important events? (Ch 5) How were the colonies able to defeat the imperial power of Great Britain in the Revolutionary War? Describe the significance France played in the American Revolution. [ch 6] Considering the events from 1763 to 1781, what could England have done differently to either prevent war or be more successful in waging war? [ch 6]
During and after the Revolution, people in the different states created Republican governments. What made them republican? How was the Articles of Confederation government republica and what problems did it produce? [ch 6] Why were the Anti federalists so opposed to the proposed Constitution of 1787? How did the Federalists respond to those challenges and manage to ratify the Constitution? ch 6] Discuss the essential differences between Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians during the 1790s. [ch 7] The authors of the text argue that the French Revolution divided people in the U.S. and was important in leading to the establishment of political parties. Explain their argument. What do you think? [ch 7] How did Thomas Jefferson envision the future? Was he more successful in domestic or foreign policy as President? Explain. [ch 7]
How did the War of 1812 transform American politics? Consider such events as Federalist opposition to the war and the Hartford Convention. What was the Federalist legacy or what had they left the nation? [ch 7]

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