As you read the chapter and view the videos, take notes on the following questions. Be sure to provide specific examples from this text in your responses. Responses should be at least 1-2 paragraphs:
How did the Haitian slave revolt influence the United States?
How was the American understanding of race changing between 1790 and 1820? What role did science play in this process?
Describe the idea of “Republican Motherhood.” What does it say about the place of women in American society between 1790 and 1820?
In what ways was the United States becoming more democratic between 1790 and 1820? What peoples still remained unequal in this period?
What sorts of policies did Thomas Jefferson pursue as president? What was his approach to issues such as taxes, government spending, western land and relations with other countries?
What ideas did Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa advocate? How successful were they in their goals for Native Americans?
What were the main causes of the War of 1812? Describe the fighting in this war.
What were the results of the War of 1812? How did the War of 1812 impact American identity?
Why were the Federalist unsuccessful as a political party after 1800? What role did the War of 1812 and the Hartford Convention play in the decline and eventual collapse of the Federalist Party?
Describe the Monroe Doctrine. How did it represent a major change in American foreign policy?
Key Terms:
As you read and view the videos, use the following terms to help you take notes.
Gabriel’s Rebellion
Haitian Revolution
Notes on the State of Virginia
Race
Republican Motherhood
Louisiana Purchase
embargo
Sally Hemmings
Play-off System
Tenskwatawa
Tecumseh
Red Stick
impressments
War Hawks
Andrew Jackson
Hartford Convention
“Star Spangled Banner”
internal improvements
American System
Monroe Doctrine