Chapter 8

The Early Republic

Critical Reading Exercises

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"The New American Nation" (pp. 327–329)
1. Enter Notes: for this section of the exercise, simply note important points.
2. Summarize the passage in your own words.
Answer the following questions related to the reading:
3. What are some of the consequences of the opening up of the Trans-Appalachia region to settlement in the first generation of the young United States?
4. Describe some of the ways the economy of America changed from the 1790s to 1812.

"Jefferson Simplicity" (pp. 329–340)
1. Enter Notes: for this section of the exercise, simply note important points.
2. Summarize the passage in your own words.
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Answer the following questions related to the reading:
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What is the significance of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
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President Jefferson asserted a lot of executive power in order to purchase the Louisiana Territory from the French. How did he and his political allies justify that?
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"The War of 1812" (pp. 347–361)
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Enter Notes: for this section of the exercise, simply note important points.
2. Summarize the passage in your own words.
Answer the following questions related to the reading:
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What made Tecumseh’s challenge to American expansion unique and nearly successful?
4. Why did New England Federalists oppose the War of 1812 against Great Britain?

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