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Chapter 5: 1800-1828

Guiding question

Invite students to explore if the early republic was truly an Era of Good Feelings.

Grade
9–12
Published
Oct 5, 2021
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Chapter 5 of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, BRI’s U.S. History Curriculum Resource, invites students to explore if the early republic was truly an Era of Good Feelings. Discover our suggested sequence for Chapter 5.

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Chapter 5: 1800-1828 Inquiry Organizer

Was the early republic truly an Era of Good Feelings?

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Lessons

A seated man with gray hair and a beard holds a book, dressed in 19th-century formal clothing.
John Marshall’s Landmark Cases DBQ
  • 1 Activity
  • 70 min

This Lesson should follow the Marbury v. Madison Decision Point.

Historical image of a group of individuals harvesting cotton in a field, with cotton bales and trees in the background.
Changing Views of Slavery Mini-DBQ
  • 1 Activity

Use this Lesson to help students understand the role of slavery in the rise of sectionalism, also examined inThe Missouri Compromise Decision Point.

Unit resources

Illustration depicting the Election of 1800 with portraits of Burr and Jefferson.
ActivityWas the Election of 1800 a Revolution?

The election of 1800 was the first peaceful transition of power from one party to another in the United States. Did Thomas Jefferson's new administration fundamentally change the nature of the United States? Jeremy D. Bailey and Todd Estes debate this question.

Map of the United States illustrating the Missouri Compromise, highlighting free, slave, and new states.
ActivityDid the Missouri Compromise Merely Delay War?

Was the division of the country between free and slave states inevitably going to lead to a civil war? John Van Atta and Dan Monroe debate this issue.

Bronze statue depicting two historical figures standing side by side, with rifles and historical attire.
ActivityThe Journals of Lewis and Clark, 1805

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

Political cartoon depicting figures near a "No Trespass" sign, illustrating themes of territorial boundaries and authority.
ActivityThe Monroe Doctrine, 1823

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events related to the Monroe Doctrine.

Portraits of two historical figures, one with gray hair and the other with a dark coat holding a book.
ActivityCartoon Analysis: The Presidential Election of 1824

Use this primary source imagery to analyze major events in history.

Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man wearing a suit and bow tie, with a solemn expression.
ActivityHenry Clay, Speech on American Industry, 1824

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.

A historical illustration of Columbia teaching John Bull a lesson, featuring symbolic figures and patriotic imagery.
EssayChapter 5 Introductory Essay: 1800-1828

Was this an 'Era of Good Feelings'?

Indigenous people paddling canoes on a river surrounded by mountains and trees, depicted in a historical painting.
EssayThe Lewis and Clark Expedition

What events sparked the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

A historical illustration of the bombardment of Fort McHenry with ships and cannons visible in the foreground and background.
EssayFort McHenry and the War of 1812

How did Americans stop the British at Fort McHenry?

Historical scene depicting a chaotic gathering of people in 18th-century clothing.
EssayOld Hickory: Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans

How did the U.S. victory at New Orleans impact the War of 1812?

Portrait of a man in a military uniform with a sword, featuring elaborate gold detailing and a neutral background.
EssayTecumseh and the Prophet

How did Tecumseh and the Prophet resist U.S. expansion?

A historical illustration of a foot race with spectators and participants in 19th-century attire.
EssayThe Corrupt Bargain

Explores the "Corrupt Bargain" and its impact on U.S. politics.

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