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1. Using the image ,answer (a), (b), and (c)
a.
Briefly describe ONE perspective about politics in the 1830s expressed in the image.
One perspective about politics in the 1830s expressed by the image is that President Andrew
Jackson's actions showed disregard for American institutions, such as the Constitution and the role
of the presidency.
b.
Briefly explain ONE specific event or development that led to the perspective expressed in
the image.
One specific event or development that contributed to this perspective was Jackson's opposition to
the Second Bank of the United States. He vetoed the recharter of the bank in 1832, arguing that it
concentrated too much economic power in the hands of a few elites and undermined the principles
of limited government.
c.
Briefly explain ONE specific effect of the political developments referenced by the image.
Jackson's huge growth in the power and authority of the president and the executive branch relative
to the other parts of government was one concrete impact of these changes. Jackson's
administration stood out by a firm confidence in executive power and a readiness to assert it
forcefully. He was noted for frequently using the veto power, issuing executive orders, and expanding
the presidency's authority in both domestic and foreign policy.
2. Answer (a), (b), and (c). Confine your response to the period from 1776 to 1877.
a.
Briefly describe ONE specific historical difference between the ideas of republican
motherhood and the ideas of the Seneca Falls Convention.
Republican motherhood places more emphasis on women staying at home and bringing up their
children to be good citizens than did the Seneca Falls Convention, which placed more emphasis on
fundamental women's rights.
b.
Briefly describe ONE specific historical similarity between the ideas of republican
motherhood and the ideas of the Seneca Falls Convention.
Both ideas of republican motherhood and of the Seneca Falls Convention similarly focused solely on
women and influenced women's lifestyles,
c.
Briefly explain ONE specific historical effect of either republican motherhood or the Seneca
Falls Convention.
One effect of republican motherhood was republican mothers gained access to more schooling
so they could provide their kids a good education.
3. Using the accompanying excerpts, answer (a), (b), and (c).
“‘Good feelings’ animated the American nation in the victorious afterglow of the Battle of New
Orleans [in 1815]
. . . .
“[But] if this was the dawn of a new era characterized by ‘the awakening of American nationalism,’ it
was a most peculiar awakening
. . . .
“Political feelings in America were truly mixed, and not the least because of the remarkable effort to
promote and publicize ‘good feelings,’ an effort that denied the continuing conflicts that Americans
faced
. . . .
Partisan and related sectional differences continued to be the most obvious obstacle to
joyous unity; at the same time, the dominant modes of nationalist thought and practice still
encouraged attempts to celebrate America into a consensual, nonpartisan future.”
David Waldstreicher, historian,
In the Midst of Perpetual Fetes: The Making of American Nationalism,
1776–1820
, published in 1997
“[President James] Monroe took office determined to lead the nation to greatness by making the
United States impregnable to foreign attack and ensuring the safety of Americans across the face of
the continent
. . . .
Monroe promoted construction . . . that linked every region of the nation with
outlets to the sea and to shipping routes to other continents
. . . .
Monroe’s presidency made poor
men rich, turned political allies into friends, and united a divided people
. . . .
He created an era never
seen before or since in American history—an ‘Era of Good Feelings’ that propelled the people and its
nation to greatness.”
Harlow Giles Unger, historian,
The Last Founding Father: James Monroe and a Nation’s Call to
Greatness
, published in 2009
(a) Briefly describe ONE major difference between Waldstreicher’s and Unger’s historical
interpretations of American nationalism.
The major difference between Waldstreicher and Unger's interpretations of American nationalism is
their view of the "Era of Good Feelings." Waldstreicher sees it as marked by ongoing conflicts and
sectional differences, while Unger portrays it as a period of unity and progress under Monroe's
leadership.
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(b) Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance in the period
1800 to 1840 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support
Waldstreicher’s argument.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 serves as evidence to support Waldstreicher's argument about
mixed political feelings and ongoing conflicts during the period 1800 to 1840. This compromise
highlighted the sectional tensions over slavery, demonstrating that the era of "good feelings" was not
as unified as it may have seemed, with significant divisions persisting in American politics.
(c) Briefly explain how ONE specific historical event, development, or circumstance in the period
1800 to 1840 that is not explicitly mentioned in the excerpts could be used to support Unger’s
argument.
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 could support Unger's argument about the "Era of Good Feelings."
It temporarily eased sectional tensions by admitting states and setting rules for slavery expansion,
aligning with the idea of unity during James Monroe's presidency.