Thursday, Feb 21st!
2/21 Quick Write:
Today we will examine two men who are known for being wise, arrogant, and total opposites. Thomas Jefferson, secretary of state, and Alexander Hamilton, secretary of treasury, were both members of George Washington’s cabinet. While Washington respected both of their passionate political beliefs, they made him very nervous (remember how Washington felt about factions??). Jefferson and his followers, the Republicans, and Hamilton and his fellow Federalists, are famous for creating the foundation for the political parties we have today.
Remember: when we talk about Hamilton’s Republicans, they were nothing like modern day Republicans. Do not relate the two parties! The beliefs and platforms of all political parties have changed a lot over time.
You will be given a Venn Diagram and throughout class we will be filling out the charts. After reviewing what we already know about Jefferson and Hamilton, we will watch a short video. This video will help you fill out your Venn diagram. After, we will come up with real-world examples of factions.
Your Venn Diagram will be collected tomorrow, so keep it safe!! Also, I will be collecting your Quick Writes for the week and your Current Event.
Venn Diagram of Jefferson and Hamilton:
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