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The Aspirations & Ideals of the People of a New Nation

The Aspirations & Ideals of the People of a New Nation. A presentation for AdVENTURE 8 th Grade Students. People of a New Nation. Famous Speeches. George Washington’s Farewell Address. Shares benefits of federal government Warns against party system Focuses on religion and morality

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The Aspirations & Ideals of the People of a New Nation

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  1. The Aspirations & Ideals of the People of a New Nation A presentation for AdVENTURE 8th Grade Students

  2. People of a New Nation Famous Speeches

  3. George Washington’s Farewell Address • Shares benefits of federal government • Warns against party system • Focuses on religion and morality • Cautions about oversized military http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/milestones/farewell/ Page 148, History Alive Textbook

  4. Jefferson’s 1801 Inaugural Address • His intent was to unite the country • “unite in common efforts for the common good” • “unite with one heart and one mind” • “we are all Republicans, we are all Federalists” Page 436, History Alive Textbook

  5. John Quincy Adams’s 4th of July Address, 1821 • This speech focused on foreign relations • “(the US) has respected the independence of other nations” • “she does not go abroad in search of monsters to destroy” • “American’s glory is not dominion over others but liberty” Page 437, History Alive Textbook

  6. People of a New Nation Capitalism & the Economy

  7. What is Capitalism? • Capitalism is an economic system based on the private ownership of farms and businesses. Individuals and companies produce and distribute goods for profit.

  8. The Rise of Capitalism • Henry Clay believed in capitalism • He also believed that government should pay for roads and canals through tariffs (taxes) • He also believed in a National Bank to standardize currency and provide credit • Congress adopted this idea in 1816 when it created the second Bank of the US

  9. Judicial Support of the Bank • In McCulloch vs. Maryland (1819) the Supreme Court confirmed Congress’s power to create a national bank. • In Gibbon’s vs. Ogden (1824) the Supreme Court further reduced state powers – it didn’t allow a Steam Boat monopoly in New York

  10. Not everyone agrees… • Andrew Jackson, president in 1829, believed the Bank of the US benefited the rich at the expense of the farmers and small banks (191). • He wanted to “slay the monster.” • Doing so helped him to get reelected to a 2nd term in office. • He ordered all the money taken from the National Bank and put into smaller state banks.

  11. People of a New Nation Daily Life

  12. Daily Life - Art • What is folk art? • What is the Hudson River School? • Explain the focus of George Caitlin’s work. • See page 180

  13. Daily Life - Music • Music at this time was mainly heard and perfomed in ______. • A spiritual is a combination of _____ and _______. • What are the Jim Crow laws? • What are minstrel songs? • See page 181

  14. Daily Life - Literature • Tell a bit about each of these people: • James Fenimore Cooper • Davy Crockett • Alexis de Tocqueville • Henry Wadsworth Longfellow • Literature encouraged the myth of rugged individualism • See page 182

  15. Daily Life – Jot, what are they best known for? • Washington Irving (438) • James Fenimore Cooper (438)

  16. The People of a New Nation Your Task

  17. Your Task • Using this presentation and the textbook pages referenced create an original question and answer game. • You must include a minimum of 12 questions and answers – at least four from each of the three sections. • I will provide a rubric to guide your work. • You may work on your own or with a partner. • The final game is due Monday, 12/6.

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