Textbook Reading Questions












       
 1) Describe the debate over the nature of government. Compare the viewpoints of
Jefferson vs Hamilton. 
Hamilton believed that the government should have all the power in the America's while-as Jefferson was against this political idea. He wanted people to be able to take some decisions in the America's. They had political divisions, each believed in different things. Hamilton was more of a federalist, he raised some taxes however it was for for America's own good. George Washington often agreed with Hamilton instead of Jefferson. Jefferson then resigned as Secretary State. Hamilton was for paying back money they owed, in my opinion I think it is a very good idea because it was leading America to be totally free of every money they owed. Hamilton knew how to make bother colonies happy by making an agreement with them.
2) What is a political party?
A political party is a group of people who seek to win elections and hold public office in order to control government policy and programs. In other words a group of people who try to win election by sharing their beliefs, more people means more ideas and people like us like the fact that those people can have the power to change more things.
3) Describe John Adams presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?
John Adams had some problems during his presidency, unlike George Washington he lacked many skills. He couldn't govern a young country. He faced the threat of war with France. During John Adams rule they had to pay to have the right to talk to the french minister. John Adams was lacking many presidential skills, of course the American's didn't vote for him in the second turn. 
4) Outline the key events of Jeffersonʼs presidency.
Jefferson reduced the government, in other words he wanted to reduce the influence of the national government in the lives of the American people. Jefferson was the third president of the United States, he reduced taxes and reduced the military. He purchased Louisiana from France, this was a very good thing because they had more land. Having more land means you get richer especially if the land is fertile for growing crops. He also cut trade with foreign countries, only for the good of the America's because they had enough damage done for the moment.

1 comments:

  Mr. Carpenter

October 28, 2009 at 1:54 PM

I think you can write with more depth on these answers.