Unit 5 Early Republic Student Activities & Handouts
Washington’s First Inaugural Address for Middle Schoolers
Activity
Activity
Explore Washington's Inaugural Address and the principles he laid out in it.
Washington and the Whiskey Rebellion
Essay - 1085 Words
Essay
1085 Words
Understand the events of the Whiskey Rebellion and different opinions on Washington's actions during the time.
Early Republic Timeline
Activity
Activity
How did the Constitution influence decisions in the Early Republic?
The Rise of America’s First Political Parties
Essay - 812 Words
Essay
812 Words
How did political parties emerge in the Early Republic?
Party Profile Handout
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Activity
A student activity to help them research political party platforms in the Early Republic.
The Causes and Effects of the Election of 1800
Essay - 1248 Words
Essay
1248 Words
Explain how the election of 1800 led to the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment.
Early American Conflicts Essay
Essay - 902 Words
Essay
902 Words
An essay to help students understand the attempts to remain neutral and explain the conflicts of the early republic.
Early American Conflicts Primary Source Activity
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Activity
Questions to accompany the analysis of the political cartoons contained within this lesson.