History 1

Final 1

Throughout US history, Presidents have taken actions to address critical problems facing the country. These actions have met with varying degrees of success.

Select two Presidents who took actions to address a critical problem faced by the nation and for each. Describe the historical circumstances that led to the problem. Explain an action taken by the President to address the problem. Discuss the extent to which this action resolved the problem. You may use any President who took an action to solve a critical problem facing the nation from your study of United States history. Some suggestions you might wish to consider include: George Washington: Whiskey Rebellion, John Adams: Quasi War, James Madison: War of 1812, Andrew Jackson: nullification crisis, Abraham Lincoln: secession of Southern states.

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