Humanities Homework Help

1. After reading the article and watching the video below please respond to the following:  Why was the expansion of the United States during the administration of Thomas Jefferson such a significant moment in the history of the United States? How do you think the history of the United States would have been different if Jefferson had not purchased Louisiana?  (at least 200 words)

How the Louisiana Purchase Changed the World | History | Smithsonian Magazine

(220) Lewis And Clark Minutes: Jefferson’s Vision For The West – YouTube

2. Where was the Earie Canal located and what specific geographic problem did its construction solve? What was the overall economic impact of the canal? How do you think the construction of the canal and its reorientation of economic activity away from the Mississippi River in the northwest might have affected national politics? (at least 200 words)

(220) The Erie Canal – YouTube

(220) 200 years on the Erie Canal – YouTube

3. Unit Two Essay Response

Please describe the formation of political parties following the adoption of the Constitution. Which parties were in the “first” party system and why did the Federalist party fail? What parties were in the “second” party system and how was that system different from the first party system? What purpose do you think political parties served during the time period we studied in this unit? Your response should clearly demonstrate your knowledge of the two political party systems, which sources from the unit you used, and follow the rubric and guidelines.   (at least 500)

Resource- Jennifer D. Keene, et. al. Visions of America: A History of the United States Vol I, 3rd edition. Textbook is on the Pearson Publishing “Revel” electronic platform. ISBN 9780134074344