Unit 4 - The New Republic

· Unit 4 - The New Republic

 In Unit 4, our study will continue with the development of the New Republic. Here, we will see the political, economic, and social changes in creating a new nation. From the implementation of the Constitution and the formation of political parties to geographical expansion, and the formation of a new American culture, the United States distinguishes itself as a unique and prominent nation.

Objectives:

· Compare the early leaders and the impact they had in the establishment of the New Republic

· Critically evaluate the process and events that preceded the writing of the U.S. Constitution

Activities:

· Read, view/review Unit Readings & Resources

· Actively participate in Unit Discussion(s)

· Submit Midterm Paper

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Readings and Resources

Readings and Resources

Ebook:

OpenStax College. (2014).  U.S. History . OpenStax College. 

· Chapter 7 - Creating Republican Governments, 1776-1790

· Chapter 8 - Growing Pains: The New Republic, 1790-1820

Articles & Websites:

· Cooke, V. (2003).  Jefferson, Napoleon and the Louisiana Purchase .  USA Today Magazine, 132(2698), 44.

· Hickey, D. (n.d.).  An American perspective on the War of 1812 . 

· Library of Congress. (2018).  The Federalist Papers.

· History.com Editors. (2019).  Lewis and Clark. 

Also see:

Hough, F. B. (n.d.).  The Articles of Confederation. Project Gutenberg.

· Articles of Confederation

Freund, P. A. (2014). Constitution. In E. Foner, & J. A. Garraty (Eds.),  The Reader's companion to American history. Houghton Mifflin.

· Constitution of the United States

Our Documents - President George Washington’s First Inaugural Speech (1789). (2020).

· George Washington's First Inaugural Address

The Bill of Rights: A Transcription. (2015, November 4).

· Bill of Rights

Videos:

Watch Video

George Washington - First U.S. President 

Duration: 4:46

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James Madison - 4th U.S. President & Father of the Constitution

Duration: 3:28

Watch Video

Black Descendants Of Thomas Jefferson Speak Out At Monticello | TODAY

Duration: 5:41

 

Watch Video

Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy: Crash Course US History #10

Duration: 13:19

 

Supplementary Materials:

Locks, C., Mergel, S., Roseman, P., & Spike, T. (2013).   History in the making: A history of the people of the United States of America to 1877.  Atlanta: UNG Press Books.