Thursday, October 22, 2009

The War of 1812

In what ways does the War of 1812 change everything for the U.S.? What new questions must be answered? Why old problems have found solutions?

Capitalism vs. Democracy

To what extent does capitalism pose a threat to democracy in the antebellum era?

Monroe Doctrine

To what extent was Monroe's Doctrine a break from Washington's policy of neutrality and Jefferson's policy of peaceful coercion?

Andrew Jackson

Was Jackson a hero or villain? Was he a tyrant or an advocate for the common man? What party did he really belong to and support?