<li><p>Compare and contrast the political, economic and social philosophies of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and what sort of nation each wished to create.</p></li>
<li><p>Explain the major compromises from 1800-1850 (Missouri, Tarriff of Abominations and 1850) and relate them to each other; in what ways were they similar or different?</p></li>
<li><p>Texas caused the civil war. Create an argument in support of this statement and then explain whether or not you agree with it.</p></li>
<li><p>How did the career of John Marshall contribute to the rise of nationalism between 1800-1850?</p></li>
<li><p>Discuss the events of the 1850s pinpointing one after which the Civil War became inevitable. </p></li>
<li><p>What were the most important factors in causing the Early Industrial Revolution in the U.S. between 1800-1860 and what are some factors which are not as important as they might seem?</p></li>
<li><p>What two basic impulses caused the reform movements in the mid-19th Century and explain two groups for each which embodied this impulse.</p></li>
<li><p>Explain the evolution of the struggle for balance between States rights versus Federal rights in the U.S. from 1763-1860, using at least 3 important events to trace the evolution of the issue.</p></li>
<li><p>Choose 3 important events in American Foreign Policy from 1789-1860 which show a change over time in policy and explain that change.</p></li>
<li><p>Choose the 3 biggest goats in U.S. History who really dropped the ball between 1763-1860, explain what they did and why it was so bad, and which person was truly the worst.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Would anyone be so kind as to help come up with answers for these questions? It would be nice to make this a sort of discussion from which all people taking US history can benefit. Thanks!</p>