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Possible Essay Questions
Period 1/3/4
 Explain three ways in which life changed for Americans after they
gained independence from Great Britain.
 Explain Jefferson’s views on territorial expansion.
 How did the lives of Plain Indians change from the 1500’s to the
1800’s?
 How did Washington’s presidency affect the current United States
government?
 Explain the hardships faced by both American and British navies in
the war of 1812.
 Explain the meaning of “The Star Spangled Banner” and its
inspiration.
 List reasons you would use in an essay persuading members of
the Congress to vote for or against war with Britain in 1812.
 What was Alexander Hamilton’s program for dealing with national
and state debt?
 How did Americans try to advance the culture of the new nation?
 What led to war between the United States and Native Americans
in the Old Northwest
 Why did the war break out with Britain in 1812?
 How did the war of 1812 affect the United States?
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What was the impact of the whiskey rebellion?
explain the Native American response to westward expansion?
Why did Washington want to stay a neutral Country?
What might of happened if the government responded differently
to whiskey rebellion?
 How did the Louis and Clark expedition benefit the U.S. in the
future?
 What led to the treaty of Greenville? What effect did the treaty
have on the Native Americans?
 What role did special infantry take in The War of 1812?
 How did Americans try to advance the culture of the new nation?
 Was Mercy Otis Lewis a good example of a “republican women”
 Tell what happen at Battle of Fallen Timbers, the impact of it, and
the resolution.
 How were Native Americans affected by the American
Revolution/ Expansion, and how did they respond.
 How did foreign policy issues divide Americans?