1.
Describe how the French and Indian War altered colonial
relations with England.
2.
Describe the importance of British troops as a source of
conflict between the
colonists and England.
3.
What were Neolin’s objectives? Why? How did Pontiac turn these
objectives into
a course of action? Describe the results.
4.
Describe how England tried to reassert control over the colonies
in the 1760s
and 1770s
5.
Describe how colonial self-perceptions and perceptions of the
mother country
changed after the Stamp Act Congress.
6.
Describe how America had evolved politically, socially, and
philosophically
over the years and how these changes helped to create a separate
American
identity.
7.
Describe the motivations for rebellion. What groups were the
most motivated for
rebellion? Why?
8.
Describe the factors that contributed to the growing Cold War
between American
and England. How did each side perceive and misperceive the
other?
9.
Describe the step by step process that led up to the Declaration
of
Independence. Why was it necessary for the process to proceed in
this manner?
10.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages that
England and America
faced in the revolution.
11.
Discuss the importance of the Battle of Saratoga.
12.
Describe Washington's strategy during the Revolution.
13.
Describe how the revolution and revolutionary ideals led to a
reevaluation of
American society and politics.
14.
Describe and evaluate the national and state governments under
the Articles of
Confederation. How did they reflect American principles and
fears?
15.
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles and why
they were
established in such a manner.
16.
Describe why Americans believed that they needed to reform their
governments on
both the state and national levels. Describe the major obstacles
Americans
faced in trying to form a stronger national government.
17.
Discuss the major conflicts during the Constitutional Convention
and how they
were resolved.
18.
What is meant by "tyranny of the majority?" Who was most afraid
of
this? How did they try to protect against it?
19.
Discuss whether or not the Constitution is an economic document.
20.
Who favored and who opposed the ratification of the
Constitution. Why?
21.
Describe the ratification process.
22.
Compare and contrast the political philosophies of Hamilton and
Jefferson.
Describe how each man endeavored to translate his philosophy
into policy.
23.
Describe the growth of political parties in the US. What were
the most
important events that helped political parties define
themselves?
24.
Describe the most important challenges faced by the new
government?
25.
Discuss the elections of 1796 and 1800. How did Hamilton try to
manipulate
them. Describe the results. What precedents did the 1800
election set?
