Dred Scott

Did the Supreme Court do too much in its ruling in the Dred Scott case or was it within its traditional Constitutional boundaries? Explain.

Slavery -- Week 13

How effective were the abolitionists in achieving their goals? Did they hasten or delay the end of slavery?

Reform -- week 12

Why did America produce so many reform and utopian movements? What did they contribute to American culture?

King Andrew

 How would the founding fathers assess Andrew Jackson's presidency? Consider Jackson's democratic views, reaction to nullification, , support for expansion and his attack on the BUS.