Significance of the American Revolution, taking into account the original position of the colonists and the United States as it existed after 1783.
Answer the following questions as completely as possible.
1. Assess the significance of the American Revolution, taking into account the original position of the colonists and the United States as it existed after 1783.
2. Explain why the British government passed the laws that offended the Americans, identify those laws, show why Americans were offended, and describe American resistance to those laws.
3. What issues separated Federalists from Antifederalists during debates over ratification? What were some of the Antifederalists’ fears? Has the system functioned as they feared?
4. Explain the difference of views on government between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. In assessing their views, pay attention to their thoughts on government intervention, foreign alliances, individual rights, financial issues and the significance of the constitution. What effects did their dispute have on the US government that is still seen today?
5. What were the reasons behind the War of 1812? Which regions in the U.S. supported war and which regions opposed it? Ultimately, what ended the conflict and what did the U.S. accomplish from it?