Sec. 217.—­a.  Why did Washington decline a third term?

b.  What are the important points in his Farewell Address?

c.  How far has later history proved the truth of his words?

CHAPTER 21

Sec. 218.—­a.  How did Hamilton set to work to defeat Adams?  Do you think his action justifiable?

b.  What was the result of Hamilton’s intrigues?

Sec.Sec. 219-221.—­a.  To what was the refusal to receive Pinckney equivalent?  Describe the X. Y. Z. Affair.

b.  What is a bribe?  How must bribery in political life affect a government?

c.  How was the news of this affair received in America?  What does this show about the feeling of both parties toward the government?

Sec.Sec. 222, 223.—­a.  Describe the preparations for war.  Why was a Navy Department necessary?

b.  Why was France wise to make peace with the United States?

c.  How was the matter finally settled?

Sec.Sec. 224, 225.—­a.  Describe the Naturalization Act.

b.  What power did the Alien Act give the President?  What danger is there in such power?

c.  What is sedition?  Compare the Sedition Act with the First Amendment.

d.  What were the theories on which the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions were based?

Sec.Sec. 226, 227.—­a.  What position does Washington hold in our history?  Why is it deserved? b.  Describe the election of 1800.  Why was it fought so bitterly? c.  Why should disputes as to elections for President go to the House? d.  How was it known that Jefferson’s election was the wish of the voters?

GENERAL QUESTIONS

a.  Write an account of life in the United States about 1790, or life in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Charleston.

b.  Prepare a table of the two political parties mentioned, with dates and account of origin.  As you go on, note upon this table changes in these parties and the rise of new ones.

c.  On an Outline Map color the thirteen original states and then fill in, with dates, new states as they are admitted.  Write on each state F. for free or S. for slave, as the case may be.

TOPICS FOR SPECIAL WORK

a.  Early life of Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, or Hamilton.

b.  Washington’s Farewell Address.

SUGGESTIONS

In this period we meet two questions, which are still important, tariff legislation and political parties.  In connection with the Tariff Act of 1789 (Sec. 200), touch upon the industries of the different sections of the country and explain how local interests affected men’s actions.  Show how compromise is often necessary in political action.