AMH2010 Two Visions
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Module 4 Assignment
Each answer is worth 5 points. For this Assignment, answer the following
questions in 2 paragraphs each. Base your answers on the Two Visions
lesson.
Use specific details to support your answers. Do not use
outside sources. Do not copy or share answers.
Question 1:
How did the French Revolution and the related conflict between France and
Britain affect American politics in the 1790s? Describe Washington’s foreign
policy toward France and Britain. Was he neutral in practice?
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The French Revolution and the related conflict between the French and British affected
American politics in the 1790s by influencing the division between the Federalists and
Republicans. The two had very opposite opinions of the conflict between the countries.
Federalists were Pro-British and did not believe they owed any loyalty to their former
ally. Republicans on the other hand were Pro-France and shared the same values of
liberty and equality.
This division within the nation later caused issues with the US’s
position in this conflict.
Throughout the conflict between the British and French Washington attempted to
maintain neutrality. Washington did not want to damage the relationship with either side
and he knew that the US was still not strong enough to handle destruction if he were to
pick a side. Soon after Washington’s administration signed Jay’s Treaty which increased
trade with England. This treaty did not support his neutral standpoint and caused
Republicans to then claim he betrayed the French. The French believed he was biased
towards the British and began attacking US ships.
Question 2:
Primary source analysis. There are three newspaper excerpts
included in the Election of 1800 section of the lesson. For each source,
Module 4 Assignment
identify if it was a Republican newspaper (in favor of the Republican
candidate) or if it was a Federalist newspaper (in favor of the Federalist
candidate.) For each of the three sources, explain why you think it was
written by a Republican or by a Federalist.
-I believe the first newspaper was written by a Republican. The newspaper speaks of “evil acts”
such as going to war with the French and the Sedition Act. This demonstrates Republican beliefs
as they were Pro-France, therefore, to go to war with France would be evil to them. Republicans
also did not agree with the Sedition Act as they felt their rights were being violated. I believe the
second newspaper was Republican-written as well. The paper compares life under Adam’s
control and life if Jefferson was elected.
They made Adam’s decisions out to be corrupt and mentioned the Sedition Act which
Republicans were known for not supporting. Then they describe life if Jefferson (Republican)
were elected and uses the word “liberty” often. I believe the third newspaper was written by a
Federalist. The article mentions that the publishers knew that what was being discussed was a
rumor and still chose to release it. This leads me to my conclusion because, in the midst of an
election, only one who did not agree with Jefferson’s Republican values would frame his death.
Requirements:
Formatting: 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, one-inch
margins. Points will be deducted if not formatted correctly.
File format: Submit as either a .doc, .docx., or .pdf. If you submit any other
file format, your assignment will not be graded.
Length: Each paragraph should be at least six sentences long. Points will be
deducted if sentences appear to have been intentionally shortened to meet
the required number of sentences.
Editing: Be sure to proofread your answer and use spellcheck before
submitting. Points will be deducted for not doing so.
Module 4 Assignment
Plagiarism: Plagiarism of any kind will result in automatic failure. Use of
outside sources counts as plagiarism. Be sure to use quotation marks and
note the author when you use another’s word, words, or wording.
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