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Robert Pierce
History 17A Third Essay
Essay Questions
Third Exam
You will be asked one of the following questions. Be sure to use historical evidence or example when you answer your essay, as I weigh this most heavily in my evaluation of your grade.
- List three significant problems, other than with the Indians, faced by Andrew Jackson during his presidency, explain how he dealt with each problem, and then explain what result his solutions had for the nation.
- What issues led to the war between Britain and the United States in 1812? How did each issue contribute to the outbreak of war? Finally, why do some historians refer to the War of 1812 as the "second war for American Independence?" What events after the war give proof that this war for independence was successful?
- Jefferson was a hero to many because he believed in limited government, yet while president he was accused by some of violating his own principles. Give some examples where Jeffersonians might have thought Jefferson deviated from his personal political philosophy while he was president.
- Hamilton and Jefferson represented differing views of revolutionary ideas and ideology. Compare their views. Include a discussion of their influence today.
- Trace the development of political parties in the U.S. from Washington's to Jefferson's election.
- The debates over entering the War of 1812, the American System, and the admission of Missouri showed sectional conflicts in the American community. Describe the conflict and consider to what extent, if any, they could have been prevented.
- Jackson often championed states' rights but drew the line at nullification. Summarize his positions and evaluate his reasoning.
PART TWO
You will asked to identify and give the significance of four of the following:
1. Erie Canal
2. Marbury v. Madison
3. Trial of Tears
4. Missouri Compromise
5. "a fire-bell in the night"
6. Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
7. Aaron Burr
8. Battle of New Orleans
9. Whisky Rebellion
10. elastic clause (implied powers)
11. McCulloch v. Maryland
12. Henry Clay
13. Nullification
14. Maysville Road
15. Louisiana Purchase
16. Midnight appointments
17. XYZ Affair
18. Impressment
19. John C. Calhoun
20. Bank of the United States
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