Extended Answer Flashcards
Now that we have studied the beginning of America, did we stay
As citizens of 2016, should we look back in this time period for advice or just blaze a completely new trail?
Chapter 7
Which view of loose or strict constitutional interpretation?
Why? Which would you say is prevalent in the U.S. Today?
Chapter 8
Was Washington’s advice of permanent alliance good or bad?
Chapter 8
What made Polk unusually with politicians in his day? Why do you think most politicians have a hard time keeping their word? Is it possible to be honest and truthful and be involved in politics?
Is it possible to be honest and truthful in both parties? Chapter 12
Many Americans were divided with going to war with Mexico. What’s your opinion on the conflict? Have the wars we’ve been in recently the right thing to do?
Chapter 12
Does the state have the right to secede from the union? Why or why not? How would you react to the the state seceding? If you were alive in 1860, keeping the country together or abolitionist slavery once and for all and seeing the country split?
Chapter 13
What core values were violated by support for slavery? Elaborate on this from your personal views. Why was the Emancipation Proclamation an important step in the right direction for the U.S.? In your opinion, will human beings ever really be able to treat other equally?
Chapter 14
