Washington, 1789 – Monroe, 1824: Presidential Timeline
Throughout the remainder of this year you will be using www.dipity.com to create a U.S. History timeline including significant events during the time period we study. Using your book and at least one internet source, write a descriptive summary for each of the following events (listed on the back) including how each event applied, challenged, and/or shaped the Constitution. You will have to refer back to the Constitution Unit to remember the powers that were distributed or not distributed in the Constitution. Each summary will vary in the amount of information required. Some summaries may be a few sentences; other may be ten or more sentences. Use your research to guide the depth of your summaries. Be sure to include a topic sentence for each summary.
WASHINGTON AND ADAMS WILL BE DUE AT THE END OF NEXT WEEK –
THURSDAY (DA), FRIDAY (CB)
Complete the following requirements for each event listed on the back page:
George Washington – Include the following events from Washington’s presidency:
1. Washington’s Election 1789 2. Judiciary Act
3. French Revolution / Neutrality Proclamation 4. Jay’s Treaty
5. Pinckney’s Treaty 6. Battle of Fallen Timbers / Treaty of Greenville
6. Whiskey Rebellion
John Adams – Include the following events from Adams’ presidency:
1. Adams’ Election 1796 (Political Parties) 2. XYZ Affair
3. Alien and Sedition Acts 4. Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
Thomas Jefferson - Include the following events from Jefferson’s presidency:
1. Jefferson’s Election 1800 / 12th Amendment 2. Marbury v. Madison
3. Louisiana Purchase 4. Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts
5. Battle of Tippecanoe
James Madison - Include the following events from Jefferson’s presidency:
1. Madison’s Election 1808 2. War of 1812
3. Treaty of Ghent
James Monroe - Include the following events from Jefferson’s presidency:
1. Monroe’s Election 1816 2. Rush-Bagot Agreement
3. Convention of 1818 4. Adams-Onis Treaty
5. Monroe Doctrine 6. Missouri Compromise