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Throughout American history, international developments have affected domestic public policy.

1. Throughout American history, international developments have affected domestic public policy. How did they alter the nation’s course in the Federalist Era? How might the experiences of George Washington and John Adams compare to the presidents of the twenty-first century?

2. Political parties in the United States have constantly evolved. How do Federalists and Republicans in the first party system compare to the Democrats and Republicans today? What similarities and differences do you see between these parties in terms of political philosophy and important public policy issues?

3. The popular press played an active role in the political debates of the 1790s. What did the newspapers provide to national leaders, and why did they become so important? How do the papers of 1790s compare to modern social media? Do they play the same role?

4. Why did the British and French not care that they were violating American rights?


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