High School 10/23 - The Young Republic (1783-1815)

Timeline Events

1777 Articles of Confederation (Already on timeline) / fully adopted in 1781

1786 Shay’s Rebellion

1788 Constitution adopted

1789 George Washington becomes first president of US

1791 Bill of Rights ratified to Constitution

1793 Eli Whitney invents cotton gin

1797 John Adams becomes 2nd president of US
1801 Thomas Jefferson becomes 3rd president of US

Video Clips

• Constitution - http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos
• Barney Fife (for fun) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBuPQgV8yBM
• Schoolhouse Rock Preamble -http://youtu.be/FzAJyK0ovo8

Homework

1. Quote for the week - Write your thoughts about this quote. Think...in today's world, who are the minority groups? (think religious, lifestyles, social status, etc) Is this quote true or false for today's minority groups? In what way?

"In Republics, the great danger is, that the majority may not sufficiently respect the rights of the minority." James Madison

2. Read the Bill of Rights - Complete the chart for your notebook

3. Write about either John Adams or Thomas Jefferson. (Or work on your presentation for President's Night)

Prepare for next week

What was the Louisiana Purchase? How did it impact the US?
What do you know about the causes, events and results of the War of 1812?