Daily Goals Content We will understand the key

Daily Goals • Content: – We will understand the key events of Madison’s presidency – We evaluate Madison’s opinion on the role of the national government • Literacy: – We explain through writing (to Mr. Kelly) and discussing (with a partner) today’s important ideas • Social: – We will actively participate in partner discussion – We will talk to new people today – We will raise our hands to participate in class discussion

War of 1812 Causes • Britain and France were still at war. • Britain attacks U. S. ships and arms Native Americans • USA wants Canada • (cont. )

War of 1812 Battles: • U. S. invades Canada 3 times and fails • British invade USA, burning Washington, DC to the ground • For a long time it was tie. • After peace treaty signed, Andrew Jackson beat British invasion at Battle of New Orleans

Dartmouth v. Woodward • British made contract with Dartmouth College • New Hampshire tries to change the contract later • Supreme Court said government cannot violate contracts • Makes USA safe for businesses to grow • Contract: A legally binding agreement to do business • Think: Why might a contract help encourage business? • Think: What effect did this have on the USA?

Mc. Cullouch v. Maryland • Does the national government have the power to set up a bank? • It’s not in the Constitution • But, if you read between the lines, you can argue that one is needed for the government to do it’s job. • Think: Is this a good enough argument to make it constitutional? Why or why not?