George Washington, Farewell Address (1796); VoF #47

Hi All!

Pls answer after reading!

1. What two things does Washington warn future generations of Americans against?
2. In your opinion, how significant is the fact that Washington willingly stepped down as President? (I mean, he most likely would’ve won a third term)

#TeachEmHowToSayGoodbye

Mr. B

Ch. 1 "The Duel"; Founding Brothers; Pgs. 20-47

Dearest APUSH,

Please please PLEASE... do yourself the favor of reading CH. 1 of Founding Brothers over the long w/e! You'll thank me later. Then, answer the question below. (Oh -- and there will be a 10 question RCQ on Monday.) AND -- BRING IN YOUR MAR PERMISSION SLIP!!!!!

1. What was really at stake in the disagreement and duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton?

2. Was this merely a war over words?

3. In your professional :) opinion, do you think that words had more significance back then than they do now? What role did newspapers play in the drama, and how is the media's role different or similar today?

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Your obedient servant,
B Dot Brech

Thomas Jefferson on Race and Slavery (1781); VoF #42

Hi APUSH,

Please answer the following two q's after reading this above selection from Voices of Freedom:

1) What reasons does Jefferson offer for colonizing blacks outside the United States in the event of emancipation?

2) How does Jefferson describe the effect of slavery on the morals and behavior of white Virginians?

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Best -- always,
Mr. B

Founding Brothers; Ch. 2 "The Dinner" (J. Ellis)

Hi All!

Please answer after reading The Dinner (Ch. 2) :)

1. What were the two major issues at stake in this chapter and what were the opposing viewpoints on them?

2. Choose TWO of the following people and describe the role they played:
*Thomas Jefferson
*James Madison
*Alexander Hamilton

3. Why do you think Ellis devoted an entire chapter to this dinner?

Best -- always,
Mr. B

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