09 - Thomas Jefferson & His Democracy
Assignment:
You will be creating a documentary of how Thomas Jefferson should be remembered. Your goal is to show both sides of his life (liberty and equality ideals vs. slave owner, expanding federal government hypocrisy, etc.). Your documentary should have a script, pictures, voice overs, music, around 3 minutes, and bibliography of images used and information.
Include
"Jefferson and Liberty" campaign slogan
Slave Owner and Trader
Gabriel's Rebellion
Virginia's reaction to Gabriel's Rebellion
Agrarian Society
Removal of Whiskey Tax
Shrunk Military (impressment issues)
Judicial Review - Marbury v. Madison
Literal interpretation of Constitution
Louisiana Purchase
Embargo
How should he be remembered?
Grading
1 point for each of the topics covered in complete explanation and analysis
Total: 10 Points