Short Answer Question

Short Answer Question

Washington’s Farewell Address

Directions: Read each question carefully and write your responses

Use the excerpt to answer parts a, b and c

1. ... Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally.

The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of public liberty.

President George Washington, 1796

a. Identify one of the first two political parties that was emerging in the 1790’s, one of its leaders and one issue that distinguished it from the other party.

b. Briefly explain ONE issue that divided Americans in the period 1789-1800.

c. Choose a political party from the period 1800-1830 and briefly explain the extent to which Washington’s concerns were realized.

2.

Use the maps below to answer the questions.

a. What comparison(s) can be made between the two maps with regard to the vote of ratification of the Constitution and the voting in the 1800 election?

b. What sectional division(s) can be observed?

c. Was there any political realignment over time that can be observed?

3.

Using the image, answer parts a, b, and c.

a. Briefly explain the point of view expressed by the artist about ONE of the following:

· Lewis and Clark

· Sacagawea

· European attitudes regarding imperialism

b. Briefly explain ONE unintended outcome of the Louisiana Purchase.

c. Briefly explain ONE way in which the unintended outcome you explained in part b manifested itself in armed conflict.