History

See book Eric Foner, Give Me Liberty: An American History, vol.1, Seagull seventh edition

(New York: W.W. Norton, 2023)

1.How did the Constitution address the flaws of the Articles of Confederation? Provide specific examples of the Confederation’s shortcomings and how the Constitution proposed to address these flaws. Why were many opposed to the Constitution?

2.Summarize the key issues that faced the country under the presidencies of Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. What were the differences in approach between the Federalists and Republicans?

3.Describe the key events that led up to the Civil War. Start with the Missouri compromise through the inauguration of Lincoln and the first shots of the war at Fort Sumpter.