Topic Sentences and Interpretive Commentary

1. Topic Sentences and Interpretive Commentary • For each of the following groups, write out one clear, concise, direct sentence which clearly expresses the change over time that the factual information listed could support (the equivalent of a topic sentence). • For one bit of specific factual information, write one clear, concise, direct sentence which provides interpretive commentary (shows HOW and WHY the information supports the topic sentence).

2. 1780s – Critical Period Shay's Rebellion Philadelphia Convention Great Compromise 3/5 ths compromise Federalists and Anti-Federalists Principles of the Constitution

3. Cabinet Bill of Rights Hamilton's Financial Plan Whiskey Rebellion Evolution of Political Parties French Revolution Washington's Farewell Citizen Genet Affair  Little Turtle, Miami Tribe Fallen Timbers, Treaty of Greenville  Jay’s Treaty Pinckney’s Treaty Washington 1789-1797

4. Adams 1797-1801 • XYZ Affair • Quasi-War  • Convention of 1800 • Alien and Sedition Acts • Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions • Revolution of 1800? 

5. Jefferson 1801-1809 • Marbury v. Madison • Mosquito fleet • Louisiana Purchase • T’oussaint L’Ouverture • Impressment • War Hawks • Embargo Act 1807

6. Mr. Madison’s War • Macon’s Bill No. 2 • Tecumseh • William Henry Harrison • Battle of Tippecanoe • Dolley Madison • Battle of New Orleans • Treaty of Ghent • Hartford Convention • Francis Scott Key

7. American System Era of Good Feelings Missouri Compromise John Marshall McCullough v. Maryland - 1819 Cohens v. Virginia – 1821 Gibbons v. Ogden – 1824 Fletcher v. Peck – 1810 Dartmouth College v. Woodward - 1819 Post War and Marshall Court