Road Map To Success Shaping A Nation Our

Road Map To Success: Shaping A Nation Our first three presidents: Washington, Adams, and Jefferson, did much to establish precedents and policies that helped shape our young country and bring life to the Constitution of the United States. Almost immediately, liberal and conservative ideas about how our country should grow came into conflict, giving rise to the first political parties in America. And as America expanded suffrage, she became more democratic, as a greater number of Americans participate in voting. During this era the powers of the Supreme Court become more clearly defined and greatly enhanced by the Marbury v. Madison ruling. The highest court in the land will now use the doctrine of judicial review to determine the constitutionality of any law, act, or action. Over the next few weeks you will master the following learning standards: USI. 22 Summarize the major policies and political developments that took place during the presidencies of G. Washington, J. Adams, and T. Jefferson. USI. 23 Analyze the rising levels of political participation and expansion of suffrage in antebellum America USI. 25 Trace the influence and ideas of Supreme Court Justice John Marshall and the importance of judicial review as manifested in Marbury v. Madison 1803 Seminal documents to consider: Washington’s Farewell Address; Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address; de Toqueville’s Democracy in America, vol. I & II

EQ How did President Washington transform the ideas of the Constitution into a real government? How did foreign policy become a key element in every presidential administration? How did the United States expand its borders during President Jefferson’s administration? Skill # Skill I Can… 1 Summarize the major policies and political developments that took place during the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson 2 Explain the origins of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties in the 1790 s 3 Explain the conflicting ideas of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton 4 Summarize the purpose and consequences of the Alien and Sedition Acts 5 Describe the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on American growth 6 Analyze the rising levels of political participation and expansion of suffrage in antebellum America 7 Describe the influence of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall and the importance of Marbury v. Madison and the doctrine of judicial review Classroom Activities Depth of Understandin g (1 -4) How do I get there?