WHAT to KNOW:
- How did Congress & Washington set up the new government?
- How was the nation’s economy strengthened?
- How did the U.S. handle foreign policy (with Britain & France)?
- How did political parties get started (Federalists vs. Republicans)?
- Describe the presidencies of Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.
- Why was our nation’s capital moved to Washington, D.C.?
- How did the Supreme Court become stronger?
- How did the U.S. acquire & explore the Louisiana Territory?
- What are the causes, events, and results of the War of 1812?
- Why do we need government?
- What kind of government do we have & how is it organized to avoid abuse of power?
- How were Americans influenced by their English background?
- How was the Constitution made?
- What are the GOALS of the Constitution (Preamble) & how are they realized?
- How does federalism divide the powers of government?
- What are the three branches of government? What does each do, who belongs to them & how are they kept in check?
- How does a bill become a law?
- What are rights protected in the Bill of Rights? When are these limited?
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