10-3 Opener

As a resident of Ohio during this time period, what section/region of the U.S. do you belong to (midwest, west, south, etc.) and what is the one thing that sets your region apart from the others.

10-3 Closer

What is one future problem that may surface later regarding the Missouri Compromise?

10-2 Closer

Describe how canals impacted travel and trade in the 1840s and 50s. Be sure to compare at least 2 other types of travel available during this time.

10-2 Opener

What would your response be if the government said they are going to raise taxes in order to build a new railroad that would allow travel from Cincinnati to Columbus in 30 minutes? (It currently takes 90 minutes by car)

Snow day bonus question...

Explain why the embargo act was a bad idea. Then tell me some things that might happen to the USA if such an act was passed today.

Chapter 10 Section 1 Closer

Would you have chosen to stay on the family farm or move to a city if you lived in the early 1800's? Explain your answer.

Chapter 10 Section 1 Opener

Name an invention that would make people's lives easier today.

Chapter 9 Section 4 Closer

When the Madisons returned to the capital, Dolley said, "We shall rebuild Washington. The enemy cannot frighten a free people." Explain what she means.

Chapter 9 Section 4 Opener

While President Madison awarded peace medals to Native Americans who supported the United States against the British, Congressional War Hawks could be heard singing: "Ye Parliament of England, ye lords and commons, too/Consider well what you're about, And what you're goin' to do; /You're now at war with Yankees, And I'm sure you'll rue the day, Ye roused the sons of liberty in North Americay." What does this mean?

Chapter 9 Section 3 Closer

Look at the answers students wrote during this section's opener. Do you see any similarities between reasons that students posted and the reasons why the US decided to go to war with Great Britain? What are those similarities?

Chapter 9 Section 3 Opener

Imagine that you are President of the United States. What would make your country decide to go to war with another country?

Chapter 9 Section 2 Closer

What are the advantages and disadvantages of acquiring (getting) the Louisiana Territory?

Chapter 9 Section 2 Opener

Remember back to the beginning of our study of US History this year. Why did Europeans, especially the English, begin colonizing the Americas? How might these reasons affect the Native Americans?

Chapter 9 Section 1 Closer

Choose one of the following and argue your position: Are you in favor of changing government policy to match Jefferson's ideas? Or are you in favor of retaining (keeping) Federalist policies? Defend your position with examples from the section.

Chapter 9 Section 1 Opener

"His dress was as usual, that of a plain citizen, without any distinctive badge of office." This quote describes Thomas Jefferson on the day of his inauguration (when he takes the office of President). How does the way he dressed reflect his politics?