October 4 - 5, 2012

Objective: Identify the major events and conflicts of John Adams' presidency.

Prompt:
What was the most fundamental difference between the Federalist party and the Jeffersonian Democratic-Republicans?
A. Jeffersonians felt that only the talented elite should lead; Federalists embraced the masses.
B. Federalists tended to be located along the Atlantic seaboard; Jeffersonians inhabited rural and back-country regions.
C. Jeffersonians tended to be slave owners; Federalists were largely opposed to slavery.
D. Federalists embraced commercial interests; Jeffersonians saw farming as the hallmark of the nation's   economy.
E. Federalists advocated for a strong central government; Jeffersonians promoted state' rights.

Agenda:

• John Adams Clip
• Review Jay's Treaty
• Skit Practice
• Discussion of Adams' Presidency and Skits
• XYZ Clip
• Sedition Act Documents (put in DA in binder)

HW:

1. Work on Chapter 11 Notes Guide. 
2. Write out the APPARTS for Sedition Act Document. Read sedition documents. On a separate piece of paper write the APPARTS for each document (so you need two APPARTS). See documents at the side for what the APPARTS are.
3. Binder Check Monday. Binder check document is on the side.