Assignment:
The Tariff of 1816
The Tariff of 1816 is seen by many as marking a turning point in Federal legislation because of the intentions behind the tariffs passed by Congress. First, what were those intentions, and why were they seen as unique departures from previous tariff policies? Second, how did the various political figures, power brokers, opinion makers, and the general public feel about these tariffs and the intentions behind them?
The Jay Treaty, 1794
What was the Jay Treaty? What prompted it? What did it specify? How did the American public react to the Jay Treaty and why?
Key Aspects of the Constitution
What were some of the key aspects of the Constitution as it came to be ratified? NOTE: there are many key aspects, so rather than trying to cover all or some of them in one post, keep your posts confined to one aspect. Also note that I have created a sub-topic within this topic thread dealing with the slavery issue, so keep any posts dealing with that issue confined to that sub-topic unless it pertains to the overall topic.
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.